I cross the road, eager to approach swiftly until the lights malfunctioned, and cars coming at me from all sides! I leap them in counter-clockwise fashion whilst saving an injured puppy from certain doom. At this point, I say "hello," as she looks on in wonder. I call the hospital while she jumps on my back and we fly out to the sunset.

Tranquility

Beautiful women

Last couple years of my life. Ex-girlfriend from middle school, first love.... separated for a couple years... became best friends. For years I was so unbelievable in love with her, but not only was she in a serious relationship, she became lesbian. When you really truly care for somebody, really love who they are, you dont put that kind of selfish pressure on somebody, even just to tell them. Fuckin sucks so bad

Hear Hear!

It has been so, and it turned into four year relationship and two kids later..... bias with her aside, it was one of the best feelings knowing she approached me with her feelings.

Drama free after four years of overload ... hope it never comes back

Final word for me on this post. And thank you for taking time to review my thoughts.

There are plenty of bad things in the world. Plenty of bad people. Bad things are going to happen. I just dont believe cannibus is one of them. It is not healthy, but not bad.
To not agree is ok, just as some believe in not eating pork, some dont believe in having a car due to environment, some dont believe gay marriage should be allowed. Chances that our children follow our beliefs... well probably likely 50% gets taken in.
As a parent, I believe it is up to me to teach my kid about life as a whole. This will include talking to strangers, partys, substances, as well as the rest of the shabang... look both ways, study hard - play hard, respect and consideration, etc.
The chance your child runs into weed along their teenage years is so incredibly high, it would be much easier to get than cigarettes at that age. It is our duty to not only teach, but also support and nourish that child enough so that when they are confronted, they can say "no, i dont need it." And to me, the only time a substance is needed is because of pain (but even still I hate hard drugs, and i personally dont even take advil. I hate pills). The world is always changing, and kids are participating in what was more mature activities early on including porn and sex (scares me too, tooo young most of the time). I love sex and have never been married but would still try to teach the importance of waiting for the one person of utmost significance. I would try to pursuade my child to not smoke until atleast 16 when they have felt the weight of responsibility and personal decision. No matter what you think about the substance, I do think there are certain ways we need to be for our kids that gives them the strength to face and beat anything, but again we must realize not everything needs beating, and weed is remarkably harmless... its mostly bad people who do the damage and they are growing in number unfortunately.

Please parents, if you listen to anything I say, if you catch your child smoking weed, dont judge them. Dont try to tell them they are running away from their problems or life. Even if you absolutely hate it, respect, patience and understanding is the only way to really show somebody how important THEY are and that you are willing to sacrifice for them, that it is possible for them to rise above and compromise with you in return. Now if your child is caught with anything else.... good luck!

Even a 12 year old had more common sense than to deal with a 26 year old.. and how would she meet him? That would be a really stupid child. And marijuana is not addictive. That aside, yeah it can change the way a person thinks and while i was growing up, it definitely altered my perception and i would not be the way i am now. My belief is it should be legal at 18 like tobacco. I am not very fond of alcohol either for many reasons including violence. Marijuana is a community herb though and chances are they are getting it from people their own age... you'd be surprised how much floats around in the hands of teenagers.

That said, thanks very much for your 2 cents :) it does matter to me to hear the opposition

Open your hearts and minds and let the fantasy of the world exist, if only for a moment. You may just find something you didnt know existed.
There are so many factors in life to give people things at any time that many will never see in their life.
Peace & Love all.

My dude, we are on point. I too have been out to live for myself since 16 and I have many friends who have even earlier. It is truly refreshing to see this understanding elsewhere

Cheers mate, absolutely wonderful. I am glad you arose to such a level of mind. Pray more understand. Good man yourself, respect.

P.S. I know people who have lived decades who didnt do a damn thing with their life and have no experience with many subjects, even though plenty of time. I know people besides myself and Undisputed who have either personally thrust themselves into or been forced into much more experiences than the average person, and much more frequently. I will not get into specifics, for we all have a bunch of pain, struggle and wild-times that defines us and our thoughts. It is that of others' experience that you can continue to grow where you are now stopped at, convinced.

AHAH YES! And that is a whole other discussion that is simply exquisite and incredibly interesting. I really wish i had to time to talk about that...
Peace and love

Good man, respect. I guess my point and final thought is that life is full of inconceivable events, ideas and stories. I do believe it is a very, very rare thing, but my statement is to say there is always possibility, even if its 1 in ten trillion. I do not intend to say you dont have belief in love or life or even the unlikely. I simply say you never know...

This world is crazy, we are crazy, I love every moment even when its bad because it is all necessary. Love is illogical as is most human emotion, and that is what makes us so unique. That is how the unrealistic becomes more than an idea. I believe everything has a balance and its equal opposites, and to put any sort of logic to love, real love, in any way, to me, is not worth it.

Understood, but i know many who have and longer than you I'm sure. I have seen people do the unbelievable, and reality is only what you yourself make it. I dont need experience to have faith in something that may or may not exist, because it does within me, even if not in anybody else. And that, makes it real. I feel sorry you do not have this.

i dunno if you are replying to me or not... but if so, what you are saying is a part of my statements earlier in the thread. if not, I agree with you, although I understand beliefs are different and i completely respect those who wish not to have it in their lifes.

And yellowrose, you are truly respectful and I have the utmost appreciation for your words and feelings. I definitely respect your views and reasons. My entire viewpoint is all about teaching, learning, and understanding beyond fear, worry, and unfamiliarity. Its no wonder that you're kid came out so good. I think you do understand my meaning, even if the solution or experiences are different.

There is a great saying I got from a friend's mother.
"We do not stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing."
I know people who have had absolutely rough, terrible lives. But they kept positive, and they are doing amazing, and one has been with his girlfriend for over 3 years now, and she was his love at first sight. If you let yourself think negatively because of negative experiences, then you are not letting it be possible. I wouldnt be able to explain what I've gone through, but the things I've seen and been in are ages older than everybody I grew up with. It is your mind that makes it so, but it does not make it a fact. Universal truth is not measured in mass appeal. And thats why so few experience it, because so few are willing to let go of knowledge, memory, experience, belief.... for something so much better. Only they will see such realities.

isn't condoning the action the same? that is what CPS and the law look at as well.

but me going down for it too...is not the only reason I won't allow my son to do that. he is now 18 and he knows under my roof there will be nothing illegal. I have also talked to him about everything such as smoking, drinking and drugs. he is a great kid (makes mistakes like anyone else) but a great kid and wouldn't put someone else in a bad position for his choices in life. he has seen how his friends are that smoke pot (maybe it's who they are, maybe it's the pot) but he doesn't want that.

plus the legal issue IS important to me because as parents we try to teach our kids to be responsible adults so when they fly from the nest....they won't fall or fall as hard. doesn't always work, but as a parent that is one of my goals

Adam wants to be a cop....so if he were to get busted on something illegal...it could hurt his chances....so that is another big reason


Well that is what I'm saying. You made your rules, and put it out of your life. It is not existant in your life, so nothing will happen to you.... And i'm sure he's a great kid. I myself have seen plenty of people go down the wrong path with drugs and even a few who only smoke weed. I learned from them that as a person it wasnt what i wanted, and i separated myself from that. I dont need it, and i dont want the bullshit that most bring with it, so i dont accept it into my life. I am friends with many people who dont do any drinking, smoking, or what have you. We all get along great, because only my head and heart rule my life, and i've walked away from substances and situations more times than not. I do not mean to say everybody should give it a chance. I know more people who put others in harms way that dont smoke than those that do... like i said, everything comes down to who they are. You have a good kid, you believe in your heart, and my point is if he did smoke, he would still be the same. I think its awesome to stay healthy, mentally and physically and wish him the best for his future. Thank you for sharing with me.

Ok..... having knowledge doesnt mean you have to live by it. I know life is easier to be a ****in A-hole but I dont do it. You can have knowledge, but you dont have to change because of it. Knowledge is logic.... and love is absolutely not logical. Love requires faith, and faith is believing without KNOWING... without proof, and certainly without logic (if you've ever been in love, you know crazy **** happens that is completely mind-boggling). If you have no faith in the impossible, why do you even look for love? Not long ago you could get sick or die by eating chicken, did you stop? Do you still not eat chicken? Everybody may "learn" this truth and prepare and protect themselves, but by doing that you are not accepting love. You are fighting it. I believed a long time ago in Chi and the power that rests within us.... I never had anything to prove it. Just the other day, I saw a man light paper on fire with his hand hovering above it, manipulating his energy outwards. Some might not even believe that, but are you going to disbelieve something just because it is not likely? Have you never seen something so incredible it seemed it couldnt be real? Everything is mental, and anything can be real. All on you.

Respect. And apologies if I offended for I did not intend to presume anybody's beliefs or reasons, only my own. I appreciate the concern for the people you care about, and that is always a good reason no matter what the subject. I would be delighted to share my philosophies and experience if you would like to give further detail on your personal belief and ideas. Mail me.
Thanks again

P.S. My only real problem is for those who are going to put their own self infront of the issue such as "The parents go down too." No. They dont unless they are involved in their own activities. I completely respect and understand setting your house rules, and by doing so, you have nothing to get caught with. At the end of the day, a person will be the same smoking or not, so their actions and lifestyle is on them, not cannibus.

Peace all