Become the Force: 9 Lessons on How to Live as a Jediist Master

by Daniel M. Jones, Theresa Cheung (Editor)

Overview

Discover how Jedi teachings can empower the mind, body, heart, and spirit in this first and only self-help guide on living life, the Jedi way.

Star Wars isn’t just a franchise—it’s a way of life.

Daniel M. Jones founded the Church of Jediism in 2007 following the Jedi Census phenomenon of 2001. Since then, it has become a unique global community dedicated to helping its 500,000+ members uncover their greatest potential.
 
In Become the Force, 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.” It includes:

• Daniel’s own fascinating spiritual journey and how overcoming personal struggles has awakened him to his purpose.

• A complete toolkit that will allow anyone to genuinely embrace “the way of the Jedi” and use Jedi teachings to empower mind, body, heart and spirit.

• A comprehensive explanation of Jediism as a spiritual movement rather than a religion.

Become the Force shows that the Jedi-minded among us might usher in a new spirituality and shift in global consciousness towards peace and harmony that is more powerful than any we can possibly imagine.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786780904
Publisher:	Watkins Media
Publication date:	11/07/2017
Pages:	284
Sales rank:	1,156,089
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Daniel M Jones was born on 15 July 1986. He belongs to a band called the Straight Jacket Legends, whose debut album was recently released in Japan to great acclaim and notable success. He has been diagnosed with Asperger’s and hosts his own popular Aspie World YouTube channel as well as speaking on behalf of the Autism Society in order to increase awareness of the condition.

Theresa Cheung was born into a family of psychics and spiritualists. Since leaving King’s College, Cambridge University with a Masters in Theology and English, she has written numerous bestselling mind, body, spirit books, including two Sunday Times Top 10 bestsellers.

Table of Contents

Prologue: In the Beginning Theresa Cheung x

Chapter 1 The Intelligence of a Student 2

Chapter 2 Personal Thought Control 32

Chapter 3 Matters of Love, Life and Death 64

Chapter 4 The Force Theory 94

Chapter 5 Emotional Control and Anger Management 126

Chapter 6 Self-Defence and Martial Arts 156

Chapter 7 Counselling, Stress Management and Control 184

Chapter 8 Healthy Living and Material Well-Being 208

Chapter 9 Peaceful Communication and Interaction with Diplomacy 231

Epilogue: Not the End 256

Appendix: A New Way in Faith 262

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

Editorial Reviews

09/11/2017
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.)

Publishers Weekly

"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.” 

—Publishers Weekly

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