The Spirituality of Quitting We*d

[@jameyswift8473]

i think what Bills giving us more than anything is hope. the times are more pro-weed than ever, which is great because it has amazing potential to help the right kind of people, but it doesnt effect everyone the same. im 27 and i've seen pot slowly tighten its grip on myself and those around me and then slowly take away everything else that gives life meaning. been on the see-saw of quiting since the start of this year, mainly kidding myself into thinking it was helping when in reality my anxiety was through the roof and id turned into some kind of stoner hermit thank you Bill! you woke me up and helped me see a better path. speaking so honestly and publicly about your struggles is a testement of your strength, when you speak about using it to cope with inadequcy or "less than" it really hits home, by relying on the external to live/cope it only reinforces the thoughts that are hurting you the most keep it up, your message is reaching the people it needs to!

[@novelaego2404]

im 2 weeks away from a year it hast been pretty lol

[@Melissa12175]

If you are anything like me that inability to control consumption is the real issue. I wish I could smoke a joint a week and leave it alone the rest of the time. Unfortunately I would smoke myself stupid and end up lazy miserable and depressed.

[@ThaKid14]

your the best Bill. Easily the best channel about quitting dank. So authentic and genuine and you're not trying to sell anything except your experience strength and hope. I'm a couple days away from 8 months clean brother and it all started from your videos 200 something days ago. cant thank you enough man truly

[@andreasfrandsen6183]

love your videos Bill.

[@pleckocat1833]

Welcome back 🤞🏻 I'm at 1 month and a half missed your videos

[@mikebucur8461]

Love your videos brother. Nice to see you back. Please make videos on how do you deal with very heavy & difficult emotions, crappy life situations & etc.

[@BillHowie]

Thanks Mike, thanks for the suggested video. Much love

[@Liam9992]

Well said Bill, as I'm going thru withdrawal right now ....I'm 54 yrs old and been smoking pot since I'm 24. I now have almost 3 months clean and fell crap, depress and lack of motivation or pleasure in daily life. But you actually help me stop weed by watching one of your previous video. So I thank you for sharing your path to sobriety coz it help me out a lot. I have no intention of going back smoking pot and I don't miss it, but for now life sucks coz of the withdrawal. And it's ok. Thank you again Bill. Take care, and keep sharing.

[@BillHowie]

It gets way better. I'm pulling for you Liam. Much love

[@zzzonezz]

Thanks again for the videos. You do a great job remembering and explaining how it feels to b a daily weed smoker. Your videos have definitely helped me quit. I'm going on 75 days now. Thank you for the help.

[@ohiowildchild8797]

Last time I tried to quit, I relapsed around the 6 months point. Threw all my weed out and I will stay sober this time. We are so much stronger than the weed, and will indubitaly defeat it. Stay strong and sober, friends!

[@snubRadar01]

day 222 today of no weed

[@MelanatedHomesteadher]

Now that's definitely spiritual 😊

[@tramanemitchell]

You're an angel, thank you sir

[@UkuleleZen]

I can relate to this message Bill - thanks so much! Holding you and this message with compassion ❤

[@recuperacion420]

Bill. I still have the intense dreams, seems like they never go away, remember I comment in your last video about that. Still sober still going strong. I feel repulsion to the idea of smoking weed, I was chronic for 35 years. Got sick from it. From all the quit weed youtubers, U are the one has helped me most cause I am similar to you and really relate to all u express. You could be a great coach. Also try responding more In the comments section. I always respond in my own recovery channel. Best wishes dont stop making videos. Love from 🇲🇽

[@BillHowie]

Thanks for the comment. Responding to the comments is definitely something I can improve upon. Much love

[@duckman12498]

hey man! I saw ur video about growing up a stoner a couple years ago. It really resonated with me. I’m glad ur still doing this, I myself am growing up a stoner and will one day quit, ur outlook always gives me motivation to do so. 🤘

[@scottrap]

Hi Bill, you’re truly inspirational for me. I’m roughly the same age as you and only stopped smoking weed three months ago. I started getting high at 15 years old in 1981 right before my band played a 9th grade talent show. I also grew up in Southern California, so I’m sure our lifestyles had some similarities. Yes, I can also relate to wanting to be cool. Pot represented rebellion. I just discovered your channel and I’m going to watch all the videos so I can learn from your experiences. Thank you!

[@Gwingfield]

One month clean again after a relapse that lasted 6 months

[@Gwingfield]

Before then I was 4 years of smoking daily, I went 6 months and relapsed but finally off it again and ready to move forward

[@driftyjonathan4961]

your videos really help me to keep going

[@Allieethebaddie]

I feel like there's hope ❤

[@ItsAllMoThug33]

Tnx for the video brother

[@sidoughty428]

Thanks man, long time gone 50 years! Now 50 days free. Its been a roller coaster. Thanks for your video I got on the bus at 16.

[@recuperacion420]

Me too, same age, same 16, same 50 days sober.

[@sidoughty428]

Good luck man, right with you.

[@sincerelyme7423]

Thank you

[@montyoppenheim555]

Hey Billy, thanks for another great video

[@landonsherer]

Good to see you back❤

[@Jayhoodcleaning]

Thank you I need your kind advice

[@xx_jeff_xx5555]

I’ve been a week and a half off weed after smoking bongs every day for the last 5 years. I have tried a few times but this time feels different That cycle. Elevated negative emotions when not high and also not being where you want to be in life if very true. But it’s also very interesting what you said . The epiphanies when smoking can be profound and it’s half the reason I justified the continual smoking. I almost viewed that as spiritual. Would you say those are at least good? Genuine question

[@xx_jeff_xx5555]

Okay you answered this . And put it really beautifully. Weed can be essential to some to deal with things and first identify how you want to be / live / feel. But then when it becomes an escape and addiction it is spiritual to move on from the addiction so you can actually live and feel in this way. Great video

[@BillHowie]

In my experience the epiphanies felt profound, but, if I kept smoking I would do nothing with the creativity or insights I expereienced when I was high. I would just be addicted to the feelings rather than any of those epiphanies actually serving me or the people in my life, I would just get high again. My experience is that whenever my mind would romanticize getting high I would eventually get high. And when I was getting high, years would pass with little, to no growth or real awakening in my life. Which did not serve me or anyone in my life. Ultimately, I did not accept or love myself when I was in that cycle of addiction, no matter how much I rationalized my continued use. The self awareness I've gained from exiting that cycle far and away exceeds any perceived benefits my mind tells my I received from using. Much love.

[@larrytate1657]

@@BillHowie totally agree with that. The ambition to follow through is just not there when getting stoned regularly. It’s like living in a fog or a frustrating dream where you can’t do what you’re trying to do in the dream. My anecdotal experience least.