What Makes You A Jedi? (From Discord)
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Michael
What makes you a Jedi? What do you do?
The power of the Jedi Path is in the diversity of those who walk it. Do you care to share your story?
Arisaig
Can anything make someone a Jedi? ;p I don't think so. Its why I get upset when people decide to call non jedi people (bruce lee, for example) a Jedi because his ideas echo our own... or our ideas echo his.
Jedi is a choice. A self ascribed title that anyone can and does apply to themselves.
Ascribing it to yourself and being worthy of it? That's a different matter.
What do I do to be worthy of it? Probably not enough. I try to inspire others to be better. (My flow/formwork has and continues to get people up and active. I write my little 'mini lessons' (see above for an example) to not just teach, but to give people a bit of encouragement along the Path. I have my apprentices, but having apprentices is easy. Making them into Knights is the trick. And I do my best to make that an eventual possibility. I actively defend/protect the community by being a moderator where I can. I've been told I've helped my home order, the Conclave, a lot in their starting up year.
But, in the end, im just a guy with a glowstick that just wants to be better than I was. I just happen to help others along the way. And, to me, that's enough.
Sotunus
I try my best. Some days that is sufficient, other days it falls short, but I keep trying.
In concrete terms, I dedicate my time to charitable causes such as my work with St John (Which involves Youth Work and Community First Response) and am part of the Alzheimer's Research Network. I am an active Blue Light Champion as well.
I usually offer a karate after school program at the local secondary school and sixth form, but admittedly, with Covid that has not been happening. I try to run into as cheaply as possible to make it as affordable to as many as I can. I focus on self-defence and sport-engagement, over traditional training and combatives, with these sessions to most suit what the children may need.
Otherwise, my day to day is focused on trying to make a difference in people's lives. To support others towards positive change. I chose a helping profession because that is what I am passionate about and find meaningful.
In all these things I try to keep in mind the deontology of the Jedi Way. To hold myself to account to the Virtues I profess to believe in as a Jedi.
Claire
I try to foster the Jedi attitudes. I think about the 3 pillars and the Jedi code for some life situations. I think on the idea of being a Jedi, how Obi-Wan and Yoda lived. I try to remember how things are connected. I provide support on a Facebook autism help group.
What makes you a Jedi? What do you do?
The power of the Jedi Path is in the diversity of those who walk it. Do you care to share your story?
Arisaig
Can anything make someone a Jedi? ;p I don't think so. Its why I get upset when people decide to call non jedi people (bruce lee, for example) a Jedi because his ideas echo our own... or our ideas echo his.
Jedi is a choice. A self ascribed title that anyone can and does apply to themselves.
Ascribing it to yourself and being worthy of it? That's a different matter.
What do I do to be worthy of it? Probably not enough. I try to inspire others to be better. (My flow/formwork has and continues to get people up and active. I write my little 'mini lessons' (see above for an example) to not just teach, but to give people a bit of encouragement along the Path. I have my apprentices, but having apprentices is easy. Making them into Knights is the trick. And I do my best to make that an eventual possibility. I actively defend/protect the community by being a moderator where I can. I've been told I've helped my home order, the Conclave, a lot in their starting up year.
But, in the end, im just a guy with a glowstick that just wants to be better than I was. I just happen to help others along the way. And, to me, that's enough.
Sotunus
I try my best. Some days that is sufficient, other days it falls short, but I keep trying.
In concrete terms, I dedicate my time to charitable causes such as my work with St John (Which involves Youth Work and Community First Response) and am part of the Alzheimer's Research Network. I am an active Blue Light Champion as well.
I usually offer a karate after school program at the local secondary school and sixth form, but admittedly, with Covid that has not been happening. I try to run into as cheaply as possible to make it as affordable to as many as I can. I focus on self-defence and sport-engagement, over traditional training and combatives, with these sessions to most suit what the children may need.
Otherwise, my day to day is focused on trying to make a difference in people's lives. To support others towards positive change. I chose a helping profession because that is what I am passionate about and find meaningful.
In all these things I try to keep in mind the deontology of the Jedi Way. To hold myself to account to the Virtues I profess to believe in as a Jedi.
Claire
I try to foster the Jedi attitudes. I think about the 3 pillars and the Jedi code for some life situations. I think on the idea of being a Jedi, how Obi-Wan and Yoda lived. I try to remember how things are connected. I provide support on a Facebook autism help group.
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