Jedi Journal: Recent Episodes
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It is often asked, “How can I become a real life Jedi?”
The answer is pretty simple, study what the Jedi Path is, and live it. But an answer won’t turn you into a Jedi, that takes effort.
Jedi Journal is a podcast aimed to deliver discoveries made about the Jedi path, by a Jedi that has been on the journey for 18 years. The host, Alethea "Setanaoko" Thompson, has been a part of many Jedi Orders learning the Path and even working to develop training programs for the path.
This Journal explores the world through the lens of the Jedi Compass and the Jedi Sextant. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jedijournal/support
This video covers the history, evolution, purpose, and Jedi philosophy behind the Labyrinth of Release.
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Followers of Jediism love Martial Arts, but in this episode we want to challenge your thoughts: Are Martial Arts the only way for a Jedi to defend others?
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Followers of Jediism are constantly using the Jedi Code for meditation and contemplation, in this episode Jedi Journal explores how a Jedi can explore their problems using each line of the "Yet" version of the Jedi Code.
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Jedi Sextant Draw: Embrace Desire & Stubborn This is a story that is held to be true by those which lived during the time. It tells of a daughter's Reckless Faith and the result of her devotion to a Kami of Wisdom named Fudo. How can we measure such a story in Jediism when the Jedi Compass tells us to overcome recklessness?
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You might also relate this space to the Caves in the Original Star Wars Trilogy and the Disney Star Wars Trilogy. But these spaces don't have to be a cave you visit once- and so when you do...you need some tools to navigate them both while you're in them and when you get out. For that, Jediism offers the most foundational of tools: The Spiritual Art of Meditation. Find out how you can use Meditation as a way to harness the power of the Jedi Compass, the Jedi Code, and the Cave experience!
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Today's Jedi Sextant Draw is: Conquer Your Emotions and Defend. Fellow follower of Jediism: if you captured a truly evil person. would you kill them...or would you defend their life until he the law dealt with them?
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As Jedi, we seek to cultivate harmony in the world around us. Part of cultivating harmony is defining what is and isn't evil, and recognizing the truth of their role in the world around us. In this episode, we don't tell you what evil is, but rather give you a tool that can help you measure the evil you experience in your sphere of influence. As one of the pillars of Jediism, it's always good to have a solid foundation of knowledge before you tackle the obstacle of evil ahead of you.
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So you're woken up to a bunch of rowdy people yelling and hollering about a theft...how do you find the thief? In this episode, you'll find out how a Preacher's clever tactics can inform a Jedi on the moral use of dishonesty.
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One of the virtues listed in the Jedi Compass is "Integrity". On its own, it sounds like a great ideal for anyone, not just a follower of Jediism, to live up to. But have you ever really considered how integrity itself can transform your life and help others see the real you? A way that your reflection in the mirror isn't just the mask you put on, but rather the soul manifested in the real world. In this episode of Jedi Journal, Ally discusses the transformative nature of Integrity.
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What does your response to an aggressive person say about you? How can your response help you grow as a Jedi?
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In the setting of War, what sets the Jedi apart from the Sith? What sets the Empire apart from the Rebel Forces? And how do those things inform Real World Jedi Philosophy?
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Today's Jedi Sextant Draw is: Defend, Be Dishonest and Embrace Overconfidence. The Odyssey is a classic example of the differences between Ancient Western ideas of what it mean to be a warrior and modern western ideas illustrated in today's military. Take a journey on this episode of Jedi Journal to explore one of his "better" moments...and how he still failed by the standards of our wisdom in Jediism!
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Many come into the Jedi Community and say "I am here because I want to be with like-minded individuals". But is being a follower of Jediism that simple?
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Today's Jedi Sextant Draw is "Ignore Responsibility" and "Honor the Law". Jediism asks us to contemplate a lot of possibilities, so what happens when one's Responsibility is at odds with the Law?
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Inspired by our first episode, Jedi Praxeum's Instructor Li joins Ally to explain his views on trusting the Force. Don't just listen to the episode- meditate on it!
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The Brother's Grimm are famous for their stories, but not all of them made it into production. After reading this one, I can't imagine why not sarcasm. Join Jedi Journal as we tell the story of the Bear and the Willow-Wren, and then give an analysis of how these characters could have benefitted from Jediism.
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Inspired by our first episode, KoA's "Labyrinth" host Charles McBride joins Ally to expand upon thoughts of what it means to actually Trust the Force. Charles may not claim to be a follower of Jediism these days, but earlier in his life he pioneered his own Jedi Order meant to establish a higher standard of what it means to be a Jedi, which gives him just the edge needed to participate in the conversation. Don't just listen to the episode- meditate on it!
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The Jedi Code creates a lot of turmoil for people who want to become Jedi, they see the first line and think "yeah, can't make that happen." In this episode we explore the way the Jedi Code is suppose to be used, and how the Jedi Compass gets away with saying that it's okay to write your own Jediism Code.
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Join Ally, Charles and Gabriel as they demonstrate using the Jedi Sextant Deck as an Oracle deck to explore those burning questions you have.
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Today's draw is Render Aid and Reject Knowledge. Discover how a World War II doctor's actions saved the life of an enemy and the value his story has for followers of Jediism.
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Chanting can be a powerful meditation took, not only for revelation and introspection, but also for personal transformation.
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Today's Jedi Sextant Draw is: Reckless & Overcome Defeat. In this Native American story, a Rabbit tries to be an otter. We will explore how the Rabbit could have benefitted from applying the Jediism (via the Jedi Compass) to his own life.
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Followers of Jediism may believe that Following the Force is what makes one a Jedi, but did you know that even in the fiction this notion is unsupported? In this episode of Jedi Journal, Keith "Sotunus" Williams and Ally discuss the dangers of following the Force, and why a Jedi should always temper their decisions with the Jedi Code.
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Do you feel a disturbance in the Force? It can be frightening and it can be exiting. But what does this disturbance mean? And is it something you need to confirm with everyone else? Join Ally in this episode to learn more.
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I drew the Jedi Sextant cards Be Honest, Break Attachments & Be Dishonest, which led me to a Lappland (Saami) story called "The Daughter of the Sun". In this episode, we talk about a youth's decisions and how they measure up in Jediism using the Jedi Compass.
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These two documents are the basis for Jedi Journal, so it's only appropriate that our first real episode covers what exactly these are and how they fit into Jediism. To learn more, visit: JEDI COMPASS- KnightsofAwakening.com/jedicompass JEDI SEXTANT- KnightsofAwakening.com/jedisextant
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Welcome to Jedi Journal, a place to explore Jediism. In this episode Ally introduces the newest podcast at Knights of Awakening and the Jedi Community.
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