What we’re about
About the Center for Mindful Use
We are a nonprofit unincorporated association (ie, a group :) ) committed to cannabis education and community wellness. (We especially love when all of that blends together.)
Cannabis is now legal and available in a growing number of areas. It is not for everyone. But if you choose to use it — or are considering doing so — the Center for Mindful Use (CMU) provides a safe, free and fun place to talk with and learn with others about how to do so mindfully.
For the last century, forced into the shadows, a great deal has been said and written about "marijuana." As a plant used by humans for millennia, there is much more to share. Cannabis is ready for new spokespeople and the nonprofit CMU is a place for those speakers to say what they need to say.
Founded August 8, 2016, CMU is also a gathering place for those living near downtown Bellingham, Washington, located in the very far upper-left hand corner of the U.S. "Lower 48." The Forum de Freedom, the space in which we meet, is an important, even sacred, space to the many who regularly gather to meditate and stretch and pose and dance and intentionally rest and drum and hula hoop and explore and commune — and, of course, breathe.
We are truly located just over the Rainbow Bridge. :)
We are located at 100 Maple Street, Suite B, Bellingham, Washington. We are directly behind the Satori Cannabis Boutique. The Center's entrance is kitty-corner to 1111 Cornwall Ave., which is about a block northwest from the Bellingham Farmer's Market.
All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Love donations for our teachers and the Center's mission are gratefully accepted.
Some CMU programs may be recorded for live Internet streaming and/or archived for later playback. During such events, a limited number of seats will be reserved for our live studio audience members who do not wish to appear on camera.
What about cannabis use as part of CMU events?: Smoking and any other use of cannabis (or any other other controlled substance) in the Forum is currently not permitted. That said, mindful cannabis users, are welcome at all events. We simply ask that guests show up with curious, open hearts and presence. For some, cannabis may provide assistance. For others, it may not. Know and be responsible for thyself.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Virtual Cannabis Meditation (Every Monday)Link visible for attendees
When I opened the doors to the Center for Mindful Use in 2016, my hope was that we would eventually be able to host events that supported the mindful use of cannabis. Alas, Washington State lawmakers continue to debate the issue of allowing public consumption (and COVID remains an obstacle for our windowless space). Until then, I am so pleased to have found the amazing work being done by Collette at Balancing Cannabis.
As Collette says: " My intention in the creation of this platform is to be a safe space for inner exploration for any who are intrigued about using the potent and scared plant medicine, cannabis. I desire to empower a community of humans to take sovereignty over their healing using cannabis meditation."
She meets with her online community every Monday at 6pm PT and happily welcomes CMU's members. The event is donation-based and lasts about 90 minutes. She has many other offerings as well.
For more information about Collette and her work and to register for her Monday meditations, check out her website.
- Virtual Cannabis Meditation (Every Monday)Link visible for attendees
When I opened the doors to the Center for Mindful Use in 2016, my hope was that we would eventually be able to host events that supported the mindful use of cannabis. Alas, Washington State lawmakers continue to debate the issue of allowing public consumption (and COVID remains an obstacle for our windowless space). Until then, I am so pleased to have found the amazing work being done by Collette at Balancing Cannabis.
As Collette says: " My intention in the creation of this platform is to be a safe space for inner exploration for any who are intrigued about using the potent and scared plant medicine, cannabis. I desire to empower a community of humans to take sovereignty over their healing using cannabis meditation."
She meets with her online community every Monday at 6pm PT and happily welcomes CMU's members. The event is donation-based and lasts about 90 minutes. She has many other offerings as well.
For more information about Collette and her work and to register for her Monday meditations, check out her website.
- Virtual Cannabis Meditation (Every Monday)Link visible for attendees
When I opened the doors to the Center for Mindful Use in 2016, my hope was that we would eventually be able to host events that supported the mindful use of cannabis. Alas, Washington State lawmakers continue to debate the issue of allowing public consumption (and COVID remains an obstacle for our windowless space). Until then, I am so pleased to have found the amazing work being done by Collette at Balancing Cannabis.
As Collette says: " My intention in the creation of this platform is to be a safe space for inner exploration for any who are intrigued about using the potent and scared plant medicine, cannabis. I desire to empower a community of humans to take sovereignty over their healing using cannabis meditation."
She meets with her online community every Monday at 6pm PT and happily welcomes CMU's members. The event is donation-based and lasts about 90 minutes. She has many other offerings as well.
For more information about Collette and her work and to register for her Monday meditations, check out her website.
- Virtual Cannabis Meditation (Every Monday)Link visible for attendees
When I opened the doors to the Center for Mindful Use in 2016, my hope was that we would eventually be able to host events that supported the mindful use of cannabis. Alas, Washington State lawmakers continue to debate the issue of allowing public consumption (and COVID remains an obstacle for our windowless space). Until then, I am so pleased to have found the amazing work being done by Collette at Balancing Cannabis.
As Collette says: " My intention in the creation of this platform is to be a safe space for inner exploration for any who are intrigued about using the potent and scared plant medicine, cannabis. I desire to empower a community of humans to take sovereignty over their healing using cannabis meditation."
She meets with her online community every Monday at 6pm PT and happily welcomes CMU's members. The event is donation-based and lasts about 90 minutes. She has many other offerings as well.
For more information about Collette and her work and to register for her Monday meditations, check out her website.
