Are you future-focused? Always looking forward to what’s next and forgetting to stop and smell the flowers? ??‍♀️ Me. I’m guilty of this. Often I get so hyper-focused on what’s next that I forget to look back and appreciate my accomplishments – no matter how big or small. Stop right now and give yourself a f*cking high-five, because you made it. Let’s take a minute to slow down and hit the rewind button on your memories, and tell me… What’s something awesome you accomplished this year? Now go to the comments section and cheer on someone else who shared with a heart, a ?, or reply with a compliment! Spread positivity. 5 Reasons To Give ComplimentsAccording to philosophy professor Anthony Jack, who teaches “The Science of Happiness” at Case Western Reserve University, here’s why you should give compliments. * Increases your happiness.* Makes you grateful and feel more energetic. * Strengthens your interpersonal relationships and creativity.* Increases your stress resilience and physical health.* Creates a ripple effect of positivity.? Tips on how to give genuine complimentsI can’t wait to read what you all share. When I stop to rewind my own memories, 2023 was a wild, unexpected ride. From budtending at Cornerstone Wellness to re-launching The Clever Root, and joining Budist as an edibles expert to being an advisor on the Cannabis Media Council, plus two viral videos and a few shadowbans later… I’m still standing. ?  This is the last issue of 2023. I’m giving myself a much-needed break to recharge. See you in 2024 with a cannabis honey-infused baklava recipe. Vol. 30 // Greatest Hits of 2023: Most popular postsI Got F*cked Up on an Edible // How to Infuse Cannabis Oil // Chocolate Banana CupsFavorite recipesBlood Orange Tart // Banana Pudding Cake Roll // Ube Cheesecake BrowniesMost listened to podcast episode5mg Pot Brownies + History of this Famous EdibleWe made a podcast!LISTEN ON: APPLE MUSIC + SPOTIFY + SUBSTACKSeason 1: 8 delicious episodes that highlight one of my recipes, explain how to infuse it, and tell the unfurled parts of my story. Big ups to my friend Brian for producing, editing, and creating our first podcast! ? 10 Podcast Recommendations Magu Magic! Salon + Photography SeriesThis year Wendy Zeng and I became obsessed with Magu, the Daoist hemp goddess of longevity, and reclaiming her story. (We’re recording a podcast episode about Magu with Great Moments in Weed History next month!)Mogu Magu started to take shape with more intention this year as we explored intersectionality and collaborated with more co-hosts, which brought about a tremendous amount of reflection and growth. ? Join the email list to get notified of upcoming events. As Seen On Articles Written ✍️? Events to Look Forward to in 2024Save the date! * 2/4 - Year of the Dragon, career astrology reading, a look at the year ahead, and workshop session to cultivate the life you want to live. | Mogu Magu x Woo Woo Co. (Los Angeles)* 3/7 - Womxn in Cannabis, a super networking workshop that taps into the collective power and wisdom of womxn in the industry | Radiant J. x Fruit + Flower Co. (Manhattan Beach, California) Fruit + Flower was created to show how cannabis can help prompt the most optimized versions of ourselves to unfurl and flower. In addition to showing you how to use cannabis fruitfully, I was also healing myself through storytelling – in my art, through food, weed, and community. Thanks for being a part of Fruit + Flower – reading my stories, making my recipes, and feeling inspired to try something new. Cheers to a fruitful new year! Christina W. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fruitandflower.substack.com/subscribe