Originally published at JediLiving. There is a difference between handling things and and dealing with things. This is one of the biggest traps for most people, including Jedi. Life can get busy. It can come at us quick. And we can feel we are doing a great job of dealing…
I was having a conversation with some lovely Jedi last month, and I’ve been thinking on something Alex Bird said about the Jedi code, and the way we analyze it. He stated that we almost always demonize the first part of each line, making those traits something to erase or…
When we as Jedi encounter people who believe things that violate all of our principles, it’s easy dehumanize them, turning them from people into monsters in our minds. There is a strong tendency in our species to ‘other’ that which we do not understand, to make assumptions about experiences and…
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…
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…
by Kit (Nicole Wojciechowski) Love, hate, fear, anger, passion, joy, sadness, love, anxiety, pride, compassion, shame. These are all emotions we’ve all felt at least once in our lives. I’d bet quite frequently. Sort them for me. Grab a piece of paper and write out a list. On your left,…
