CEO of Grasshopper Farms
Wilmington, DE
Joined July 2008
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It’s simple.
But often overlooked or undervalued.
Pull yourself and others up.
And create space between yourself and those insistent on bringing you and others down.
Lean in on this approach…
And watch your world flourish in beautiful ways.
Faith. Love. Confidence.
❤️
Ancient Greek veterinarians used cannabis leaves to treat tapeworms and inflammation in horses.
#GreekHistory #CannabisHistory
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It sometimes seems like it’s complicated.
And yet…
Maybe…
It’s not.
The root cause of so much comes down to one thing - insecurity.
It causes people to do so many things.
Pretend to be strong.
Pretend to be smart.
And all the while…
They’re hiding.
In plain sight.
Greek textile makers processed strong hemp fibers to craft durable ropes and sails for naval fleets.
#AncientGreece #CannabisHistory
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Challenge is part of the journey.
It leads to new and great.
And even though it can feel hard at times.
Remember this…
Sometimes we need to go through incredible difficulties to emerge with a new level of appreciation and gratitude.
You are on your way.
Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides detailed medicinal uses of cannabis roots in his famous text De Materia Medica.
#AncientMedicine #CannabisHistory
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Life teaches us.
Heed the lesson.
Make the adjustment.
And then…look forward.
Because, these days…
We spend too much time looking back.
Stop it.
Learn.
Adjust.
Look and move forward.
You’ve got this!
Faith. Love. Confidence.
❤️
Herodotus recorded that neighboring Scythians introduced cannabis steam baths to ancient Greek culture around 450 BCE.
#GreekHistory #CannabisHistory
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We are going to encounter challenges.
It is 100% part of life.
And, while a pause and patience if often useful…
Eventually…
Ya gotta communicate.
You can’t play in the game if you don’t talk to and avoid the coach.
Get back in the game.
From ancient Vedic texts to modern seasonal festivals, cannabis remains one of the longest continuously used plants in human history.
#cannabishistory #plantcraft
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We gotta be better with our words.
Sometimes we say something in jest or thinking it might be nice and complimentary.
And it isn’t.
It’s the opposite.
I was recently on a flight.
And, while I am sure he didn’t mean to make her uncomfortable and was “being funny.”
Or even complimentary.
It was wrong.
Funny isn’t permission.
Unless you’re a professional comedian and it’s your show.
We gotta be better with our words.
And we can.
Ancient lore tells of a drop of divine nectar falling to earth, sprouting the very first cannabis plant for human well being.
#cannabishistory #ancientindia
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There are many times when someone is sharing something that landed wrong.
Hurt.
And sometimes it was because of a misunderstanding.
And we want to help.
But…
Sometimes, context can make it worse.
Because it can make someone feel like they weren’t heard.
