It’s time for another Star Wars Chat Pack question!
Today’s question: What are some ways that you can be more like a Jedi in real life?
Well, a lot, lol. But I try. I’d like to think I’m patient, kind, helpful to others (most of the time). In tough situations, I try to ask myself, instead of What Would Jesus Do? (which, by the way, is also a good question to ask), What Would a Jedi Do?
I struggle with fear, anger, doubt, just like any other person. Just like a Jedi, too. One way a Jedi deals with these negative emotions is through meditation. To quiet their mind and touch the Force. I’ve tried meditation many times over the years, without succeeding in a consistent practice. So much for patience!
But I’d really like to keep trying. I’m not only inspired by the Jedi but was encouraged to try it decades ago when I was into yoga (and I failed to make that a practice, too, lol). These days, I’ve been reading a lot of self-help books like Jen Sincero’s Badass books and others, and they all, every one of them, recommend meditation to really make a difference in your life. Not only to help with things like mindset (change your mind, change your life) but just to touch the Source. Not to get all hokey here (remember Han’s comment about “hokey religions”? yeah) but since becoming re-obsessed with Star Wars, I’ve come to be more cognizant of George Lucas’ inspirations for the Jedi and the Force. The Force is simply another variation of the Source, the Creator, a Higher Power, God. And midi-chlorians, like quantum physics, brings science into it all.
Anyway, all this to say that I’d like to meditate more and make it a regular practice. I was doing it for a while when I was working on the Jedi Journal posts. Which I’d also like to get back to, lol. (Hint to self: less scrolling through Facebook will free up more time–imagine that!).
I’ll keep trying. In the meantime, let me know how you would like to be more like a Jedi in real life. Meditation? Lightsaber lessons? (I would totally do that if I didn’t think I’d pull a muscle or seriously injure my old-ass self, lol). Let me know in the comments and we’ll talk about it!
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I wish i could give such a brilliant answer as you, but honestly it would have to be lightsaber lessons or being able to use the Force in some form, even if it was just 1 power like telekinesis haha
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That would indeed by awesome!
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Hello there, sorry to sound like a broken record but I’d suggest the lightsaber lessons – with a caveat. To avoid muscle injury or self inflicted amputations I suggest you start slowly when performing the Forms and gradually build up speed as your body and thoughts become one. As you take your time with the techniques you are learning your mind will clear and you will feel a connection with the Force. I would recommend you check out a great teacher named Darth Nonymous who runs the Terra Prime Light Armory (aka TPLA) on YouTube, where he has a complete teaching program for proper lightsaber form training which you can follow at your own pace. And don’t worry, the real Darth Nonymous, in the real world, has nearly 20 years of experience as a martial artist and sword instructor – so he knows his stuff.
Wow! I feel so much like a Jedi now….I have helped bring some Padawans closer to realising their dreams of lightsaber mastery and have passed on my knowledge to another generation!
Here is the link to the TPLA homepage https://www.terraprimelightarmory.com/home
And here is their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3IsywwpbvOMkkCD2TFMAA?view_as=subscriber
Happy sabering but be safe!
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Thanks FT! Now I have to check this guy out, lol. It does sound super fun!
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