I just find it lets my mind wander a bit easier, and it is a very calm feeling for me. Yeah, it does seem to go a bit quicker, but at the same time I also start letting my mind go elsewhere and go out to a relaxing spot. Some nights I smoke while I walk and have to relight often, other nights I might start and just casually puff on it until it goes out then find a place to sit and relax. It just varies based on the night, and I have to admit the Ozark Mountain pipe is actually a delight compared to the Nirvana pipe I had been gifted. The ozark mini is not quite what I was hoping for but still a good little pipe. It will probably be the new walking pipe