However like any philosophy the philosophy of the Jedi has differences from that of others; differences in beliefs, and use of emotions and abilities. We don’t neglect our emotions; we don’t try to rid ourselves of them. That would be foolish, as we are humans, to attempt to rid one’s self of them would be a losing effort. No, instead Jedi promote compassion and peace.
Fear is good, it keeps us alert and ready, but too much fear and unhindered fear can dull the senses and retard reaction. So Jedi allow the fear to pass into them, letting their self know that yes they are afraid, and they let the fear keep them alert, but they do not let it over come them.
It’s good to become angry; to be angry is to be human. To be witness to great injustices and inhumanity and not become angry from of it is probably not healthy. Anger can make a person focused; it can get adrenalin pump and boost a person’s own abilities, but just like fear, anger when unchecked and unhindered can cause tunnel vision thereby disrupting the thought process.
A Jedi recognizes when he is angry. He sees that anger for what it is—a positive indicator that something does not sit well with them. Like many of our emotions as well as our own logical reasoning, it is like a moral compass. A Jedi becomes angry, that anger gives him focus on what caused it, and he seeks to correct it. A Jedi allows anger to give him focus of direction, but he does not allow it to tunnel his vision or disrupt his thinking. Once there is focus, a Jedi uses the most useful tool he has - his mind - to figure out what must be done and how. If injustices anger a Jedi then a Jedi works not only to right injustices, but also to not create injustices him or herself.
A Jedi recognizes emotions as emotions, but also recognizes the threats they can become, especially with ones like fear and anger in which the negative aspect of these emotions are more commonly stereotyped rather then the positive aspects of them portrayed. This stems from the fact that not everyone allows them self to feel emotions without letting them overwhelm and control them. Even the most focused and disciplined can sometimes be overwhelmed, and then comes the challenge of raising one’s own focus and discipline to deal better with such times, much like an athlete is always working to improve stamina.