All things acquisitional are inconsistent with the Middle Path. Consumerism is to be avoided. And tobacco constitutes a toxin introduced to the body, another big no no. I have been spending a lot of time digging deeper into those teachings lately. That said, I often read them with a pipe or cigar. ADHD makes meditation rather difficult. But mindful smoking sure works wonders. I succumbed to the PAD last night too. As long as we are stuck here on Earth, we might as well have a soothing hobby...