I’ve had a tough time in the past few months, both on my path and in life. Stress at work derailed my usual meditation practice when I needed it most. I pulled away from people and resources that could help me work through my anxiety and concerns instead of remaining…
Originally written for 365 Jedi by Opie Macleod. Everyone is a Critic. “Don’t lose track of the praise even in a stream of constructive criticism. Or vice versa.” – Luke Skywalker More so in this day and age. The ease of putting out content and the ease of people being…
Originally posted on 365Jedi. It is an unfortunate reality that there are times when we are faced with improper behavior. There are people who are leeches. They seek to suck and drain those around them. The Jedi Community, like any other, is not immune to these type of people. If…
Originally posted at 365Jedi. Debate, Argument (in the classical definition), Discussion. These are common elements in academia. These are common elements in the online Jedi Community. And certainly that extends to the Jedi Path in general. But sometimes Internet Culture will win out over Jedi Culture. Loss of Temper, Taking…
Originally posted on 365 Jedi. Choose Carefully. There a few things to consider when you want to honor the Jedi ideal of Service to Others. Most do this by participating in a charity. Getting involved with an organization that has the structure set-up to create a desired impact. While you…
In Revenge of the Sith, Yoda tells Anakin to deal with his fear by saying, “Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” In some ways, Yoda is correct, that fear and attachment are often tangled up together. When we are afraid we cling to what we know,…
