Life’s been a big old roller coaster lately. Not just for myself, but for many others in my circle of influence. It’s had me thinking about a certain aspect of going through hard times, grieving processes, et cetera—the actual END of it. Or at least, the day you wake up…
By Mel Jenkins “There is no emotion, there is peace.” When I first heard this line of the Jedi Code, I misunderstood it (as many people do). I couldn’t believe that I was supposed to follow the idea that there is NO emotion. That one word… NO… was intimidating. So…
Meditation: it’s what Jedi do. From the smallest padawan to the grizzled Knight, everyone’s Jedi path should include a regular and reliable form of meditation. It can help calm the mind, invigorate the spirit, awaken your senses, and settle your nervous system. But you don’t have to take our word…
By Kristin Sims One of my favorite techniques is the 5 Things Rule. It engages my senses, my thoughts, and my focus on the here and now, and helps me gain a sense of grounding and safety. Take a deep breath. Start with sight. Focus on anything you can see,…
One method of meditation that I find exceedingly difficult is visualization meditation, but I learned a very basic one in my Tai Chi class that really helps me called Triangle Breathing. Picture a pyramid shaped triangle in your mind’s eye. Now picture a small light (almost like a welding arc)…
I’ve been thinking about my Path with greater intensity lately. To give you some context, I recently took some time off to deal with some heavy personal issues. I’ve had a past with alcohol, and after starting down the Jedi path and almost five months completely sober, it recently came…
