Power of Significance

[Herb Fellow]

Merriam-Webster defines significance as follows:
1 a: something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly
b: the quality of conveying or implying
2 a: the quality of being important : moment
b: the quality of being statistically significant

The need for meaning and importance in our lives is something built into us. We all have a desire to know that our lives are significant; that we aren't just taking up space in an already overly populated world. Most disgruntled employees lack the perception of their significance in their work place. This is usually due to only hearing anything about their performance except when it is bad.

I believe that Obama is doing so well because he understands the power of significance. He tells people there is hope and that they are significant in the overall plan for the world. When people feel significant, they rally. They get energized. They are willing to go that second mile for the team.

As a cannabis consumer, you are significant. Every time you light that bowl or make those special brownies you are making a statement that prohibition doesn't work. We all are significant, but we can become of greater significance in the movement for legalization. Many of the 420 related organizations make it so very easy for us to make a stand with our elected representatives in government. Use these resources to expand your area of influence. You may say, I'm only one person. We are all only one person, but together, we are a massive movement.

Cannabis related films are doing well at the box office and on the small screen. In most places the actual use of cannabis is hidden away in our society, but the culture is being celebrated. We are part of that culture and that culture is significant in today's society. The more this culture is shared and celebrated, the more it is accepted.

Think about ways that you bring significance to the movement; be it letter writing, one on one discussions with non-users, rally attendee, etc.. Also, think about how you can add significance to others. I know at times you read a grow journal and get bogged down with all the congratulatory comments about the grow. Those congratulatory comments are adding significance to the grower. That is one thing that I love about giving reps to others; it is my way of saying you are making a significant contribution to the community and therefore the movement.

The power of significance! Think about it!

[PFlynn]

Great post for sure 5-star and ++++rep.This is exactly what this site needs, more relevent posts like this one. Thanks Herb.

[BadBradBlu]

So true Herb! I agree with every word in that post. Do you think that being a significant cannabis activist comes with the added pressure of how you look and perform in life on a daily basis in the eyes of the public as we have to achieve higher standards than non-users to exemplify our possitive contribution to humanity? What I mean to say is - as a known pot-smoker you need to behave better and do more positive things with your life to be seen as 'normal' and to be accepted as a 'productive member of society' - making us 'responsible' smokers better than the average Joe as we HAVE to be to prove ourselves to the closed-minded public more than others who seem to be constantly excused for their alcohol binging, 'sheep following' nature.

[Herb Fellow]

I very much believe that we should try to live higher standards and take the higher road. Here is a post I did back in March.
Living The Truth

[Frog]

And Lead by Example

Good to have Ya' Back Buba

[Herb Fellow]

I like blazing new trails so others can find their way. But, usually it is just a walk, since no one is following. In the past I have taught leadership and management classes. Presently, I am trying to muster up courage to become a mentor once again - the happiest times in my life have been when I was adding significance to others.

[BadBradBlu]

Originally Posted by Herb Fellow

I like blazing new trails so others can find their way. But, usually it is just a walk, since no one is following. In the past I have taught leadership and management classes. Presently, I am trying to muster up courage to become a mentor once again - the happiest times in my life have been when I was adding significance to others.

Very honorable Herb! All the best! I would have liked to have attended your class

[Just Me]

Good post fellas..Makes alot of sense and good to look inside onesself at times..

[Soniq420]

[Paladin]

[PFlynn]

I'm glad this thread got bummped. It truely is signifigant.

[Herb Fellow]

The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible. ~ Oscar Wilde

[Orondeamir]

WORD! I myself have been a Houston Norml member and activist since 2001. In all of my time, in debate, activism, and communication to the Powers and the People there is only one thing I know now for sure...Cannabis will never be "recreationally" accepted in this country. We are a country of hypocrites, and worst of all selfish consumers. They will never STOP the flow of cannabis, but they will make damn sure to control it much like the other vice companies in existence. For example, the worlds most feared drug dealers are the pharmaceutical companies. Once that happens, going to jail for not having your "MJ license" is going to firmly plant recreational users under the prisons. I pray that I am wrong, I still hold true to communication for cannabis, but persuasion for free recreational cannabis use is something I've learned is a fool's errand. That's just my opinion.