franklymydear

Ah hell, I know it's in there, it's just accessing it that can sometimes be the problem. I mean man, I have dreams where there are no visuals, but original music is just pouring out of somewhere deep inside. Just need to find ways of tapping into that.

I don't think it's the pot or alcohol that are directly getting a person in touch with that inner music (or poetry, art, etc); they are simply "tools" which help relax, calm and quiet the mind. Of course, there are other more natural, internal tools, such as meditation, progressive muscle relation, etc, that can help bring about a quiet focus. I know I've felt that kind of calm, artistic clarity at times, and I don't doubt that it's habit just like everything else! Practice, practice. Nothing gained without sacrifice (in this case, time and energy).