As of December 7th, 2023, Ohio officially became

the 24th state to legalize adult use cannabis.

        This now means that Ohioans that are 21 years and older are permitted to possess up to 15 grams of edibles or extracts and 2.5 ounces of cannabis. Additionally, home growing up to 6 plants per person or 12 plants per household is also now allowed.  As an Ohio resident, this new law is rather exciting to me, a closet “stoner girl” since high-school, I can now boldly step out into the light. It will soon be regulated, safer, and easier to obtain for all of the health benefits that I personally find from the consumption of it. Of all the parts of my personal care preferences, it may be the most controversial. Consider this blog post my official "coming out" as a "stoner girl"! After years of living as a mom with this detail of me hidden and stifled from the outside world, I was very grateful to cast a ballot that would support my truth.

       These three things, as unconventional as they seem grouped together, are the three things that literally keep me functioning in a way that allows me to stay properly tuned into my dazzling and aligned with my purpose each day. Let me walk you through my process:

Christ

       I start every day with a short morning ritual that takes no more than 15 minutes total and can be done from my bed. Five minutes focused on each, my mind, my body, and my spirit. I begin the day reaching for my phone to turn off the alarm, while I stretch my body in bed, waking my muscles up for the new day. Then I promptly make the choice and open the verse of the day to begin my day with a bible verse and short daily devotion to help put my spirit in alignment. Most days I have to navigate through dropping off 3 different children at 3 different school buildings, enduring 3 drop-off lines in the process so, the last piece of my morning ritual is to properly affirm my mind that I can tackle what I face that day. That I am in fact capable, worthy, and chosen, no matter how I feel in that moment. I do so by reciting a handful of affirmation statements before leaving my bed for the day.

Coffee

       Once I have successfully delivered all 3 girls to their respective schools, I follow the sound of my local siren to retrieve what I started calling, my magic potion, my magical cup of joy, otherwise known as, my coffee. My preferred, handcrafted warm beverage of choice has magical results for me. It sparks joy as I look forward to chatting with my local baristas regularly. It sparks excitement as I anticipate it almost like a reward for having successfully completed my morning mom duties getting my kids out the door for school each day. It sparks inspiration as I sip on it during my morning “Me Time” after returning home and beginning my day, deciding which direction to direct my energy. It sparks purpose as it quite literally fuels me for my daily responsibilities, and it gives my soul a sweet and delicious hug. It is in fact, a magical venti potion.

Cannabis

       After waking, starting my day, and retrieving my magic potion, I eventually make my way to the final piece of the puzzle that is my peak functionality, my morning "Me Time" when I consume cannabis to help a myriad of things. From encouraging my appetite, to calming my anxiety and nerves. From relieving pain from the physical repercussions of growing four tiny humans in varying weight seasons, to relief from old back and neck injuries from teenage escapades and accidents. From focusing my thoughts and assisting with my neurodivergences to boosting my spiritual connection and creative endeavors. Cannabis is a one bud wonder. The miracle "drug" that grows from our soil instead of being made by pharmaceutical companies. The plant from my Creator, instead of a pill from Big Pharma. My natural miracle solution, to my many, very human problems.

Now, I confidently consume cannabis in a variety of forms, and I consume it with daily consistency.

While I was living inauthentic, scared, and doubting myself I had no peace. No peace at all.

       Now, I'm fully clued into how controversial my beliefs on this topic are, and I'm not sharing any of this to begin debates or argue the merits of my belief, or to try to convert you into a cannabis consumer. I shared this topic because it's an authentic struggle I experienced and an area where I lived surviving my way through the internal controversy. Feeling the very tangible pull inside me from my contradictory beliefs. Only in listening to the still small voice inside me, and studying scripture, was I able to come to a complete personal peace on the topic. After many a prayer session, after many life seasons, and after complete collapse and total transformation, I was finally able to have full peace in my consumption of cannabis as a believer of Jesus Christ. While I was living inauthentic, scared, and doubting myself I had no peace. No peace at all. I lived in the center of a paradox that felt impossible to escape. I was drowning in shame over contradictions the world had taught me. However, during my "Self-Care Quest to Dazzling" I began peeling away the things that humanity had put on me and pulling out the things that humanity had woven into my faith. I was on a quest to find my most authentic me. The one that I was created to be, by my Creator. I wasn't letting humanity dictate my decisions.

I WAS GOING TO KEEP SEEKING THE STILL SMALL VOICE.

~Rebecca Jackson, creator/Dazzling District Inc.

       I believe this is why everyone should embark on their own "Self-Care Quest to Dazzling". I felt called to create this place, Dazzling District Inc. because of this belief. There is magic inside of you whether you realize it or not. By embarking on an intentional "Self-Care Quest to Dazzling" you can get in tune with the still small voice inside of you and navigate to more effective and efficient self-care solutions. Doing so will allow you to live life from a place of abundance so you can overflow your magic into the world around you. Don't deplete yourself for others anymore, instead discover the most authentic version of you so you can live a life overflowing with joy, excitement, inspiration, and purpose.

       Being honest and vulnerable with yourself can help you to calm the chaos in your mind and magnify your mindfulness moments, multiplying your joy tenfold. Discover all the dreams you've been too uncertain to dream. Spark excitement in your routines and create truly inspired rituals to ensure you set yourself up for magical results. Get excited about taking care of yourself again Darling! It just may be the key to living life dazzling and true to the bright shining light that you were created to be. If this overwhelms you, have no fear, I'm here to help! I've been working on products and tools to encourage a Dazzling & True life to help myself on my own quest and I'm sharing them with you in brand new ways this year!

       Follow along, on Threads, on Instagram, on Facebook, on YouTube, using the links at the bottom of the page, and most importantly, here on the website so you are always in the know! If you have not yet signed-up to get on the Dazzling District mailing list to receive the monthly newsletter and other occasional communications, do so using THIS LINK. Don't wait, this year the mailing list is going to start receiving more regular communications again! PLUS Coffeetalk will be making a comeback in a flashy, fun new way THIS MONTH! Finally, thank you so much for being patient with me through the creating, defining, and building of this company, and for showing back up for me here with every new blog post!

~ Live Dazzling

Rebecca Jackson