24 - Seeded: Does Cannabis Bring You Closer to God? with Bee and Ray.

In this week’s episode, Kyla sits down with Bee and Ray to explore one of the biggest questions that’s ever come through the Canna Curious community: Does cannabis bring you closer to God?What started as a social media poll quickly turned into an avalanche of DMs, reflections, and debates. In this conversation, we unpack what “God” means to each of us from traditional religion to personal spirituality and how the plant has long played a role in deepening our connection to self, source, and the sacred.In this episode, we explore:What “God” or “higher power” means across different backgrounds and beliefsThe history of cannabis in spiritual practice from Ayurveda to RastafarianismHow cannabis quiets the noise and deepens meditation, prayer, and presenceGrief, ego dissolution, and finding connection beyond religionWhy slowing down and returning to nature is a radical spiritual actSimple ways to create your own spiritual ritual with or without the plantReferenced:Ayurveda texts citing cannabis (“bhang”) as one of five sacred plantsModern Rastafarian practices using ganja as a sacramentSurvey data showing 66% of people report a spiritual benefit from cannabis useExtras:Kyla’s added a simple ritual and mantra guide in the show notes for anyone wanting to begin or deepen their personal practice. You can download it here!Ray would like to leave these here for anyone on this journey.30 sec: https://youtube.com/shorts/toho4X4cmGg?si=2tqKF7dDSaI3boc-30 min: https://youtu.be/W57nYOaQmIU?si=VVYqt-ZKGVoUL6lnLonger: https://theeternalsong.orgIf this episode resonates, let us know. Your feedback helps shape future episodes and we love hearing your stories.Bee Mohamed has worked in health policy for over 10 years, both in the public and private sectors. Bee was the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a health promotion charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose in Australia. Bee is passionate about patient advocacy and working towards better drug policy reforms in Australia. She is currently an Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia and Founder of Mata, an online platform sharing stories from the plant medicine industry.You can find her storytelling at @mata_gatheringRay Steele Ray is a storyteller and connector working in spaces of regeneration. After 15 years of severe migraines, a return to natural therapies offered her relief and awareness to the interconnectedness of our healing and living systems.You can find her @ray.steele"Send us a message"Support the showConnect with Kyla de CliffordInstagram: @cannacuriousausTikTok: @cannacuriousauYouTube: @cannacuriousIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.ioDisclaimer:We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.