Courage, No Matter What The Odds

Dan Rather once said, “Courage is being afraid, but going on anyhow.” In life, we all are faced with circumstances that test the limits of courage. In the Star Wars universe, these events occurred regularly, and many times our favorite characters had to decide whether or not to be guided by courage.

Even "Fools" Have A Purpose - Happy April Fools Day!

Obi-wan once said, "Who's the more foolish, the fool, or the fool who follows him?" I am sure we could all think of someone we feel fits into this category, but even "fools" have their place.

Vision for the Future

What were your dreams when you were young? What dreams do you have for your children? Dreams are what define individuals and chart the path for life, just as they did for one of the most central figures in the Star Wars universe.

"You Want The Impossible" - Diligence, The Jedi Way

“Try not, do, or do not. There is no try.” When one thinks of Star Wars, or it comes up in conversation, there are always specific characters, scenes, or lines that seem to be recalled. This line from Yoda is one of the most famous and in it, we see a very importance lesson that not only is important for us, but also our children.

Alone On An Island In Defeat

Alone on an island. Shut off from the universe and the force. He was determined to spend the remainder of his days in isolation. He had failed. The hope of the galaxy had rested with him, and he had only made it worse. He sought solitude to live out his days, but here she was, standing before him. Calling him back to a former life, a time when he had hope, but now that new hope was gone.

The Deepest Commitment - Something Our Children Must Have

“A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind.” – Yoda

What are you passionate about? What is the focus of your life and what drives you in the direction and journey your life is leading you? These are all questions that we must ask and answer as we determine that path that we will each take. We all have something we are committed to, and that commitment and passion drives us forward in the face of impossible odds, which is something most Jedi understood better than others.

"That's Two You Owe Me."

Growing up, many of us were taught the Golden Rule – Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. In the Star Wars universe, this lesson was important – especially if your Tauntaun does freeze to death.