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What Is Your Motivation?
“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” ― Zig Ziglar, What keeps you motivated to participate in […]
California State Legislature Holds an Emergency Recess Session on Vaping Illnesses and Deaths
The California Legislature – despite ending session for the year in late September – reconvened for a Joint Informational Hearing held by the Assembly Committees on Governmental Organization, Business & […]
Integrity
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” ― Oprah Winfrey This quote applies to every aspect of your […]
Getting Started on Your Indoor Garden
Choosing your Growing Medium for Indoors When it comes to growing mediums, there are several different choices from Rockwool, to Hydrocorn, to Vermiculite. Some work better for certain operations, depending […]
Four Agreements for Life
Have you read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz? If not, I highly recommend it. It is an easy read and the wisdom is simple and practical. I’ll summarize below and […]
An ‘Addiction Interrupting’ Natural Psychedelic That May Hold the Key to Healing Parkinson’s
With plant medicines becoming more popular, thanks in part to the expansion of the global ayahuasca industry, a lesser known plant called iboga is showing promise for a variety of […]
Cannabis Dispensary Law 2014
In August 2019, the State Supreme Court ruled that San Diego County failed to sufficiently analyze potential impacts of its 2014 Marijuana Dispensary Law. The ruling was unanimous and is […]
Know What Matters
You know what matters to you. You know what you want, what you do, what you like. But do you ever stop and think about why? Let’s explore the journey […]
Thoughtful Awareness
Are you aware of your thoughts? It is believed that your thoughts create your reality. We are encouraged to keep thoughts positive, don’t focus on the negative and good things will happen. Is […]
8 Key Updates on the L.A. City Licensing Process
The wait for further adequate regulation will soon be over, as Los Angeles is preparing to launch what will be the largest cannabis licensing program in the world. Government, community, […]
Why The Cannabis Community Should Consider Psychedelics
With Denver and Oakland having recently passed psychedelic decriminalization measures, it may seem as if the psychedelic reform movement is following a similar trajectory to cannabis — which over the […]
What Is The Cannabis Community?
The diversity of our community has always been a powerful driver for change. But I’ve been thinking about how the introduction of massive legal businesses has disrupted the industry in […]
Who Will Speak Up? Social Justice, Cannabis, And The 2020 Presidential Race
The Democratic presidential race is jam-packed with pro-legalization candidates. The field of contenders reflects the public’s evolving opinion toward recreational marijuana use. This is itself a reflection of California’s ability […]
Our Work Towards Social Equity Comes Full-Circle At NCIA San Jose
A note from the editor: Joseph Chicas is an exceptional advocate and all-around person that we are excited to announce as a contributor for NUGL Magazine. He offers insight into […]
You Have An Impact
I wasn’t sure what to write this week. We can’t help but be affected by what’s been happening in our country this month. I won’t preach about political philosophies, or […]