Contemplations on the Force

A piece I found on my hard drive from the past.


The Force; its’ power binds together the universe and everything within it. It is an omniscient, omnipresent energy that envelops, surrounds and is contained in everything. Its’ power can and is used for the upholding of justice and peace in the universe and it is one of the most potent tools in the arsenal of a knight of righteousness. Its’ power can be used both as a weapon against evil and as a healing agent. It has taught the ways of self improvement and purity of mind and body. It has stood along side the warriors of the light as a steadfast ally in the war against tyranny, darkness and evil.

Yet, even though it is omnipresent, only a select few can feel its existence and can utilize its’ power. Even though it is the greatest tool of righteousness, its’ strength is employed as a weapon of evil and malice. Despite its’ capacity as a healing force, its’ power has been used to spread pain, frailty and plague. Its’ venerable teachings have bettered many persons of good nature, but many great individuals and groups have succumbed to its darkness and malevolence, learning only the teachings of selfishness and greed. In spite of its’ alliance with the powers of the light and its adamant beacon against the darkness of the universe, it remains the greatest weapon of the powers of evil, and death.

The Force has played a duplicitous role since the initial discovery of its existence. It has been the spearhead of attacks from both good and evil. It has lead two polar teachings and has represented both sides of an age old conflict. It is pure evil and holy light simultaneously.

It is embodied by both good and evil, but the Force, at its very purest form is neither good nor evil. The illusion of the dark side and the light side are mere perspectives and represent two parts of one whole. The temptations characterized by the dark side of the force exist within one self, and exist as one’s own greed and power hunger. The greatest evils of the dark side exist only in a lack of willpower and the inability to control one’s own evils. Commanders of the dark side are not restricted to the abilities classified as powers of the dark side and can be utilized by any skilled practitioner of the light side. Likewise, the powers and teachings of the light side can be employed by any wielder of the dark side. This is because the Force is not consisted of two parts but merely one whole unit. The only reason for the restriction of one self from the powers classified as powers of the dark side is the fear that one will become seduced by the aggressive nature and the potential for self-gain and domination that powers of the dark side hold; but this can be easily averted by the complete understanding and control of one’s emotions and fears.

Even though the dark side and light side only exist as illusions when speaking of the Force in its purest forms, the two exist as separate sides of both a galactic conflict and in the life of each individual. To fall under the sway of one’s own evils is a travesty of self and can only lead to one’s own destruction, whether it is at the blade of a lightsaber or at the hands of your own deeds. Walking the path of the light and fully understanding and controlling one’s self is the greatest favor one can do for their self.