How often do we notice the world around us? Really notice it. Whether it’s taking in the color of the leaves as they change from spring green to golden autumn hues, or simply being aware of what it feels like to exist as a physical human presence in the world, we…
Whether you’re a fan of the ‘There is no’ Jedi Code, or the ‘yet’ code, the relationship between emotion and peace is a core Jedi concept. Jedi are human and have emotions, but they can also make us unbalanced, subjective, and cause suffering. Yet, it is not the emotions themselves…
Originally posted on 365Jedi by Opie Macleod Life is this crazy, wondrous, beautiful, and ever-changing thing. It is not always easy to navigate its fast and flowing currents and we can find ourselves a bit lost on how to proceed. Often in these times we look to areas which inspire…
Originally written for JediLiving. First understand that there are different levels of acceptance. This isn’t an all or done sort of thing. Understand that acceptance doesn’t mean passivity. Acceptance does not equal inaction. Just because you accept your boss is a jerk and accept that is who they are, doesn’t mean…
Human beings are terrible listeners. How many of you find you tune out when listening to others, or start composing what you are going to say next, or a counter-argument to what is being said while it’s being said? According to research, we only remember 25 to 50% of what we hear!…
This is an expanded lecture taken from Guardians of Peace In the Galaxy: Being An Ally as a Jedi. Jedi are charged with defending and protecting those around us. Unlike the fictional Jedi however, we rarely are asked to do this physically, or asked to give our lives or bodily safety…
