Path of the Jedi: Star Wars meets Personal Development

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This week we are dipping into our back catalogue once again to revisit Star Wars: Visions Episode 1 - The Duel

Visions is one of the most creative properties in Star Wars and I was thrilled to hear the announcement of a third season coming dropping this October.

So whether you’d like to get reacquainted with the series or are checking it out for the first time, Path of the Jedi is the perfect companion to your Star Wars...

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Here’s a replay of our Andor Episode 12: Rix Road discussion.

With the season right around the corner, I thought you’d like to use our episode by episode discussion of Andor as a companion to your rewatch of Season One. 

Or, even if it’s your first watch, our discussions can really add to your viewing experience.

Here’s ep 1 in that series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836307/episodes/11401216-andor-ep-1-life-isn-t-binary

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I’ve said this a lot the last decade or so but… WHAT A TIME TO BE A STAR WARS FAN! 

At this particular moment in time, we have so much to look forward to, least of those things being the 20th Anniversary re-release of Revenge of the Sith, the premier of Andor Season 2, and Star Wars Celebration Tokyo!

We discuss all this and so much more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!☺️

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Rewatching Andor Seas...

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It’s no secret. There exists a toxicity within the Star Wars fandom (and really, all fandom) that sometimes makes it difficult to participate in that fandom. 

It’s great when we can have a shared love and experience in Star Wars, that it can bring us together in excitement and appreciation for the vast mythology within. 

But when hate and ugliness invade those spaces, it’s tough to want to even be involved. 

So, this epi...

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Because I took such a long hiatus and because I’ve connected with so many new people since reviving the show, I thought I’d take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself… at least in the context of this podcast. 

So if you’re new, welcome and thank you. 

If you’re a long-time listener, you’ll hear a familiar story told through a different lens. Four years have passed since I did a “who am I” episode, so my...

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We’ve arrived at the final episode of Ahsoka and what a doozy!

This episode shows us the stark contrast between Ahsoka and Thrawn and their approach to conflict.

While Thrawn’s approach relies completely on strategy and tactic, Ahsoka has begun to lean more into “going with the flow.” She’s learned to let go of the need for control and is allowing herself to once again “trust in the Force.”

Letting go. Leaning in. Surren...

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How does Star Wars inspire you to DREAM? 

There are many ways. But beyond dreaming of far off galaxies and grand space adventures, Star Wars can inspire us to dream again HERE on earth, to dream of better tomorrows for ourselves and for the world. 

Parts Six and Seven of Ahsoka hold myriad lessons. But the message that stood out to me the most was to stay inspired and always keep dreaming. 

What about you?

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We’re off to an actual distant galaxy! Our heroes are stepping into uncharted territory in this episode in more ways than one. 

How do you handle having to face circumstances and situations you’ve never faced before? How do you handle facing the unknown and uncertain?

We can certainly learn from our heroes in this episode. And that’s what we discuss today.

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The past can haunt us. Decisions that maybe didn’t turn out the way you thought they would compounding into monumental self doubt and eventually leaving us paralyzed when facing the crossroads of uncertainty. 

Yea, me too. 

Things haven’t been easy. There’s been a lot of uncertainty in the world and moreover in my personal life. 

And so I’m really working hard to lean into that uncertainty and trusting that my past exper...

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I need to come clean. There’s no Ahsoka discussion this week. In this episode I explain, pretty openly, why I was unable to continue our conversation about the ongoing adventures of our Ahsoka and our other heroes. 

It hasn’t been easy for any of us, I think. And sometimes we have to take a step back and give more attention to our mental health than to the things the world tells us we should be prioritizing. 

It’s a tou...

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Our heroes Ahsoka and Sabine have a difficult decisions ahead of them — do they destroy the map and prevent another galactic war? Or do they make sure they still have a way to save Ezra?

This episode is all making tough decisions in the face of massive uncertainty. 

It’s impossible to know with certainty how things will turn out and this makes important decisions very difficult. 

We can hem and haw trying to guess OR we ...

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“Anger and frustration are quick to give power. But they also unbalance you.” - Ahsoka

This quote from Part Three of Ahsoka is the focal point of our discussion for today’s episode. 

The lesson:

You can generate energy (and therefore motivation and effort) with any emotional state, especially heightened ones.

However, the emotional state you draw from will impact your effort and therefore your results. 

This is an importan...

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There’s something boiling and brewing in Ahsoka Part 2 and it’s more than just the devious plans hatched by Baylan and Morgan.

There’s an unresolved history between Ahsoka and Sabine that’s stilling bubbling just beneath the surface and they need to address it soon.

And that’s the topic for today’s discussion.

The best way to prevent the kind of tension happening between Ahsoka and Sabine ...

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And the episode by episode discussion of Ahsoka begins! 

I’ve been so excited to talk about this series because I absolutely love everything about Ahsoka. And this live action iteration of her character and story is certainly no exception. 

For Ahsoka Part 1, we discuss Ashoka’s line, “Sometimes even the right reasons have the wrong consequences.” I share with you a perspective on the outcomes of our...

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The circumstances and environments we grow up in have a huge impact on and influence on the people we become.

Knowing this is to realize the importance of addressing unresolved traumas from our past not only so that we can heal our present but also set right the future.

There are few if any characters in the Star Wars universe that didn’t experience a major trauma. Exploring these characters and wa...

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The children ARE our future.  And if nothing else, Omega should be a reminder that we can and should always do better.

The uncertainty and instability (and sheer danger) of the Bad Batch’s circumstances and lifestyle are starting to take their toll on Omega’s well being.

The volatility of their lives will most certainly imprint in her unconscious mind as patterns that will play out in her adult life...

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In this episode we discuss Season 2 Episode 2 of the Bad Batch - Ruins of War. 

We find Omega really having taken to heart that she is the cause of why the crew is in the situation they’re in.  As a result, she takes it upon herself, at great risk, to acquire enough loot to change their situation.

Themes we talk about in this week’s episode:

- Be careful what you say especially around childr...

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Thanks for being patient with me.  I know this episode is coming super late but I promise it has some very practical and important advice on TAKING A BREAK. 

In a fast paced world, we can lose ourselves in getting ahead, working and grinding, heck even in just keeping up. 

That’s why it’s always important to pause and referrer yourself, on the micro scale and on the macro scale.

During your ...