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

Daniel M. Jones, 1986-

Book - 2017

"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'"...--Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Spiritual life.
Conduct of life.
Star Wars films.
Published
London : Watkins 2017.
Language
English
Main Author
Daniel M. Jones, 1986- (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"Based on principles taken from Lucasfilm Limited's Star Wars films"--Cover.
Physical Description
xx, 284 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-264).
ISBN
9781786780904
  • Prologue: In the Beginning
  • Chapter 1. The Intelligence of a Student
  • Chapter 2. Personal Thought Control
  • Chapter 3. Matters of Love, Life and Death
  • Chapter 4. The Force Theory
  • Chapter 5. Emotional Control and Anger Management
  • Chapter 6. Self-Defence and Martial Arts
  • Chapter 7. Counselling, Stress Management and Control
  • Chapter 8. Healthy Living and Material Well-Being
  • Chapter 9. Peaceful Communication and Interaction with Diplomacy
  • Epilogue: Not the End
  • Appendix: A New Way in Faith
  • 1. Daniel's Jediist Library Recommendations
  • 2. Census Appeal
  • 3. The Church of Jediism
  • 4. The Church of Jediist Technology
  • 5. Becoming a Jediist Master
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Jones, founder of the Church of Jediism, which claims more than 500,000 members worldwide, explains the basics of his Force-centered spiritual community in this introductory guide. Jones writes that the church's members "regard Star Wars as a sacred text" and borrow lessons and principles from the franchise to form the foundation of Jediism. Jones understands the Force as "a metaphor for the universal life energy that connects us all." He likens it to chi in Taoism, ki in Japanese spirituality, prana in Hinduism, and the Holy Spirit in Christianity, but Jones specifies that the Church of Jediism is not a religion but a community. Much of the advice has a self-help bent: Jones instructs readers in thought-control methods similar to meditation, healthy living habits, and "Force theory," which amalgamates Jedi teachings taken from movies and books. Jones's sermons and practical strategies are useful but familiar. The most memorable parts of this quirky guide are his autobiographical inclusions-about early struggles with undiagnosed Asperger's, a skirmish with the Tesco grocery-store chain, his relationship with his father, and many other personal examples of overcoming the dark side. This book will appeal to Star Wars fans looking to unleash their inner Luke Skywalker and gain a deeper understanding of how to use the Force in everyday life. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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