By Destiny Froste, reposted with permission Time to learn: A young but earnest Zen student approached his teacher, and asked the Zen Master: “If I work very hard and diligent how long will it take for me to find Zen?” The Zen Master thought about this, then replied, “Ten years.”…
All knowledge is worth having, but for a Jedi, it is not only worthwhile, it is vital to have as much knowledge as possible. Knowing not only the specifics of a situation you are helping with, but the emotional, political, and even historical context can provide clarity of thought and…
We all have parts of our path we need to focus on or do better at. In the theme of New Year’s Resolutions, here are some sections of the path that are particularly important. What are your Jedi goals this year? Define Your Focus “Your focus determines your reality.” A…
Unlike the fictional Star Wars world, one does not need to be born ‘force sensitive’ to be able to access the force. However there are different levels of baseline ability, and we tend to label those with a high natural level of ability (sometimes high to the point it can…
L. Christopher Bird spoke a while back with the KOA about the value and importance of social justice on the Jedi Path.
I have said in the past that fear has no place on the Jedi Path. This statement can be read in an absolute fashion, and we all know the saying about absolutes. The Jedi approach to fear is a more nuanced one. Sooner or later, we will all feel fear.…
