Light Jedi: Lecture #6

Freedom through restraint
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A Jedi has a particular ally on his or her side...moral value. Some may feel that this has a definite restriction on the different aspects of the Force that a Light Side Jedi may use, and they are correct in their beliefs...to an extent. A Light Side Jedi is restricted in that he or she must always do the morally just thing in a given situation. It is our belief that in every situation, there is a solution with a positive outcome. As Light Side Jedi, that is a strong example of our optimistic point of view. What of situations where there is no truly positive outcome, where the loose ends do not tie up perfectly? It is at this point that a Jedi has two responsibilities. The first responsibility entails finding a strong solution to the problem, using Light Side means. The second responsibility is a "Plan B" sort of action...utilize the most morally just of your options, to obtain the best solution possible. Sometimes, this may not be an incredibly positive solution. But rest well in the knowledge that you have attempted to do your best. This brings up the point of "Do, or do not. There is no try." This does not lock in an absolutely positive solution. This simply means that you are to DO the best you can, not TRY to do the best you can. This means that you are to DO what is right, not TRY to do what is right. And, last but not least, you are to DO what you have set out to accomplish. You are not to TRY for a lesser solution. Once you have set your eyes on a path that you have judged to be the most humane, the most positive, you are to follow that path, wherever it may lead you. Again and again, the point is stressed that we are to use Light Side techniques in the belief that no matter how they are used, any use of Dark Side techniques leads to a Dark end result.

A Jedi finds peace in helping others. We are without conflict within ourselves because we believe in our cause. We have no decisions to make regarding which is the right path to choose...the right path is the path that is right. It is through our idealism, through helping others, that we find out roots in the force, and find something to believe in. We exist to improve upon things...and to bring light to an otherwise dark world.

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