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    Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master
    Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master
    Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master
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    Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master

    Written by Daniel M. Jones

    Narrated by Kevin T. Collins

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    Daniel M Jones founded the Church of Jediism in 2007 following the Jedi Census phenomenon of 2001; it now has over 500,000 members around the world. This is the book his fans have been waiting for. In it, Daniel outlines the Jedi perspective and provides practical tools for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to use the Force in everyday life. A metaphor for the universal life energy that connects us all, the Force can be both light and dark, good and bad. Now, more than ever, it is our responsibility to overcome the Dark Side. This book does not aim to convert, but to inspire its readers to live a life of meaning and purpose according to the universal spiritual teachings of "the way of the Jedi".
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHighbridge Company
    Release dateNov 14, 2017
    ISBN9781681689098
    Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master

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    • 2/5
      The base concept is sound. The way it comes out however is 50% biography and 50% generalized statements. If you search through all the fluff lacking substance you can sense the gold underneath but you're better off finding your own journey on this path. This is by no means a comprehensive summary of the spirituality he's discussing or even an orderly time line of his own process of understanding. I don't recommend you do much more than skim it.
    • 5/5
      Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master (For Everyone Who Loves Star Wars) is written by Daniel M. Jones, Theresa Cheung.

      Yes, I know what you are thinking! On the surface this does seem a bit of a giggle, but underneath it's full of light goodness and that is simply a mix of being a good person over a bad person, and seeing the light side as opposed to the dark.

      Disclosure: I am a Star Wars fan and I admit to taking a stand and putting my religion down as a Jedi Knight back in the last census of 2001. (Yep, I was one of those naughty people ). Partly because of the protest but also partly because I'd always fancied myself as a Jedi Knight and it seemed a bit of a laugh at the time to say my religion was Jediism.

      But that's just it, whether you can truly classify it as a religion or not, this is more about a philosophy of being kind to yourself and each other. Many such teachings have been clearly taken from a mixture of Zen like "religions" as a way to understand your 'self' and to help make positive changes in our fast-moving, often stressful world.

      In many ways I'd love to follow this path, yet I do see how some may never actually take this seriously, purely on account that some of these philosophies are based on the films, although not as heavily as some groups are. Yes there are other sects that differ and are more about the films than the mindfulness.

      And that's just what it is, mindfulness, living in the present and CBT techniques.

      Believing in an energy force which s urrounds us and is in all living things may sound like something out of a science fiction book, but it's not. We are all living, breathing energy.

      The author discusses spiritualist principles and ideas from great thinkers throughout history - from Plato to modern day Alan Watts (who proposed that Buddhism could be thought of as a form of psychotherapy and not a religion), and of course it goes without saying, our great philosopher Yoda, too!

      I'm impressed at how this book has been put together, and that it is not as crazy as I first thought it might be! lol
    • 4/5
      Become the Force by Daniel M Jones is a guidepost to the spiritual movement of Jediism.In a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to find spiritual succour, many are beginning to turn to new ways of finding what they need to nourish their souls. For some, like Jones, this is Jediism, a spirituality derived from the mythos of Star Wars. Humans are an incredibly adaptable, creative species. The anthropologist in me is fascinated to see the birth of a new religion/spiritual movement born of our modern mythology. This book is one part teaching tool, one part memoir. Each of the nine chapters tells about Jones’ life, as he learned about himself, and his spiritual needs, and began to craft the Church of Jediism. Each also contains a spiritual teaching, and practical applications towards making that teaching a reality in your own life. These teaching are drawn from many other traditions and spiritualities spanning the globe, creating a synthesis around the core of the Star Wars Jedi Order, and forging a spiritual tradition to appeal to the generations of today. Finally, each chapter has testimonials from various people as to how Jediism has influenced their livesI admit, I'm more a Star Trek person than Star Wars. It's that anthropologist influence in my life again. I do love Star Wars, though, and was quite intrigued when I tumbled to this book. I'm far more of a spiritual person than religious. I'm not at all for dogma, and strict ritual, so this was appealing. I've explored several paths over the years. Jediism seems most akin to modern Druidry, and I find it amusingly appropriate that it should be a Welsh author that introduced me to Jediism as a spiritual path since I associate Welsh myth with Druidry moreso than I do Irish. I'm weird like that.I love reading about Jones’ life, as he struggled in a world that didn't really acknowledge Asperger's, and didn't know quite how to deal with his unique personality. Reading about his own growth in life was inspirational in itself. I so grok the dislike of change. I don't handle change it breaks in my routine well either, though I be learned to mitigate the disruption. My only disgruntlement was the focus on 'the Light’, or the 'Light Side of the Force’. This is just a personal frizzle, since the spirituality I settled upon sees value in working with what would be both 'Light’ and 'Dark’. This book does have some emphasis on learning to harness and/or work with the 'Dark’, which I liked. It teaches a different way to learn from the denser emotions.These lessons are invaluable, however you choose to integrate them into your life. They include meditation, mindfulness, the value of an open mind, and emotional control. Jones gives many suggestions for supplemental reading, and encourages a love of learning. This spiritual tradition is well worth delving into. I'm all for supporting anything that helps people better themselves, and grow.Perfect for any who love Star Wars, or those seeking to explore new spiritual paths.***Many thanks to Netgalley and Watkins Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.