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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
