Spring Cleaning V: Social Media Cleanse

CULTURE has provided numerous lists on how to clean your cannabis space and how to deodorize your home—but there’s one more thing left to do, and it’s more of a mental cleansing than a physical one. Everyone nowadays has a Facebook page (unless they have been able to delete it and live happier lives), and everyone has “friends” whom they wish they didn’t have contact with all. But maybe you were friends once, or acquaintances, who played some role in your life in the past. Either way, some people make a lasting impression, and others don’t.

But this isn’t just about friends, this is about aligning yourself with people who are like-minded, who are positive, who don’t fit into the major personalities of certain Facebook users—and most specifically, connecting yourself with people who understand and support cannabis’ role in society. If you know people who don’t fit in these categories, it may be time to hit delete.

No Remorse

The first step is to not feel guilt or sorry for making the move. As a cannabis supporter, you know all too well how some people react to the idea of cannabis. Seething with “Reefer Madness” opinions, these people are often uninformed and unwilling to accept new perspectives. Keep in the mindset that by removing one (or many individuals) with this perspective will only strengthen your list.

Get Pumped With Some Tunes

While you’re getting ready to do this deed, a dedicated soundtrack to put you in the mood is necessary. Like many cannabis advocates before you, you’re ready to cut the fat that is pessimistic anti-cannabis folk, and listening to some cannabis-inspired music while you do it. Not only with this help you get through the task of removing friends, but it’s a cathartic new beginning.

Cannabis Friends and Pages

Once you’ve cleansed that friends list, be sure to populate your Facebook feed with active cannabis social media accounts. Think NORML, The National Cannabis Business Association, your favorite cannabis companies and events like The 420 Games. Getting into contact with people who appreciate what cannabis has to offer is the best way to connect with new friends who have similar opinions to your own.