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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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

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