I went through a similiar evolution.
Although I don't keep any weed at home because 1) I like having/remembering my dreams and because 2) my contemplations these are far more profound while sober - the weed just started to have more of a paranoia effect after several years of heavy smoking.
That being said, I have smoked a few times per year when the night is winding down with my closest friends who are young professionals who also smoke pot (down from smoking a bowl daily about two years back).
Weed definitely felt like it opened up new doors for me that I walked through.
Although I don't keep any weed at home because 1) I like having/remembering my dreams and because 2) my contemplations these are far more profound while sober - the weed just started to have more of a paranoia effect after several years of heavy smoking.
That being said, I have smoked a few times per year when the night is winding down with my closest friends who are young professionals who also smoke pot (down from smoking a bowl daily about two years back).
Weed definitely felt like it opened up new doors for me that I walked through.