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…
Written by Oak Jedi, reposted from her blog with permission. I recently went on a retreat, one centered around nature, spirituality, and community. While I certainly didn’t get the best sleep while I was there (perhaps the opposite, in fact!) and was nursing the leftovers of a cold, still I found…
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 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…
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,…
