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SO... IN THESE SHIFTING AND SHIFTY TIMES,<br />
JUST HOW DO WE LET OUR HAIR DOWN?<br />
HOW DO WE IMPACTFULLY CONFRONT THE<br />
TABOOS THAT PREVENT SOCIAL CHANGE<br />
WHILE PROTECTING OURSELVES FROM<br />
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES?<br />
1<br />
BE COOL - Respect what can make Cannabis<br />
dangerous and make safe choices.<br />
2<br />
BE RESPONSIBLE - Understand that your recreational use<br />
impacts patients whose life depends on Cannabis. Our<br />
3<br />
sick children especially can’t afford for us to go backwards.<br />
BE EDUCATED - Learn the science behind<br />
your experience to dispel harmful myths and<br />
reinforce an accurate narrative. There actually<br />
BE LAWFUL - Black market will always be there but<br />
is science that supports your lifestyle.<br />
with new legislation comes new consequences.<br />
Be sure you know what they are in your state.<br />
6 4<br />
5BE EMPOWERED - Get inspired by our youngest and strongest political<br />
change makers like cancer survivor, Rylie Meadler. At 11 years old,<br />
BE OPEN - We largely learn about Cannabis through<br />
she and her mother’s efforts led to both Delaware’s pediatric medical<br />
our relationships. Sharing our experience can<br />
marijuana law and an amendment legalizing use on school property.<br />
make it safer for others to have their own.<br />
7<br />
BE DISCREET - Protecting your job and family are always top<br />
priorities. If you are feeling uncertain about sharing this<br />
part of your life publicly, then don’t. There are ways to<br />
BE A CONSCIOUS CONSUMER - Entrepreneurs in the hospitality,<br />
support without putting your life on the line.<br />
tourism, beauty, and self care industries are making it easier<br />
than ever to integrate Cannabis into your lifestyle. Make it<br />
9 8<br />
a point to support the companies who support you.<br />
BE WITH YOUR TRIBE - Cannabis loves community. She<br />
brings people together and building consensus is what<br />
ultimately pushes the envelope and leads to change<br />
Emancipating Cannabis emancipates us all. Secrets are dangerous and creepy; Cannabis was never<br />
meant to be one. Her scent alone says, “Hey you! It’s me!” So if you find yourself following it, don’t be<br />
afraid. Just be cool. We’re here for you.<br />
69 @<strong>MJ</strong>LIFESTYLE