... you sound like you're describing some of my initial forays into the wonderful universe of Delta-9-tetrahydracannabinol!

I used to love the 'high' that I got from some of the earlier trips I took, and though I have no doubt that you and I have visited different 'universes' whilst tripping, we've probably moved thru a few of the same ones, too

I would label what you're feeling as euphoria / elation, but I know how inadequate those words can be to describe that feeling. If I could only offer one caution (if there is /any/ to offer at all)... there is an old paradox between those who smoke 'socially / lightly', and those one might call 'chronic'...

Every non-chronic doobie smoker aspires to be 'chronic' some day, able to sit down with Willie Nelson and smoke without going under the table...

...and every chronic wishes the hell that they weren't. Trust me on this.

I went from doing it occasionally, socially, to doing it regularly (but at normal levels), to using it for pain, daily. Somewhere along the line, my tolerance to it reached Chronicus Maximus levels, and so, the unfortunate side effect is that I can not really get 'high' anymore. Even if I stop smoking for a little while (usually because of financial constraint), after that first or second doob 'back', my tolerance reasserts itself quickly. I still feel the elation and calm and peace, but I don't know if I will ever see the 'other universes' again... but I would agree that it enhances creativity (especially for art/music)...

I have a bit of a theory on the 'erb, though, that it is a sacrament from G0D, and one that can bring a person to enlightenment (or at least a box o' twinkies)... The 'Nirvana' you mention is something that I still 'get', no matter how high my tolerance is, and so I continue to pursue the path... and yes, I agree that it can be a life-changing sacrament!

Just look up the personal account of Barry Cooper (Kopbusters), who used to be one of the best Narcs out there! His own transformation began when he started unwinding with his girlfriend, smoking the weed that he used to bust people for. And then, somewhere, he gained enlightenment....

Please keep sharing your thoughts! And try to write a journal of some of your more exotic 'trips'!

Hope to see you around more!