Trials of Insight
More Sherlock and less Spider-Man; insight has more to do with the skill of observation and attunement to one’s self and surroundings than to any paranormal or psychic ability.
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Obi-Wan: Master Yoda says I should be mindful of the future.
Qui-Gon: But not at the expense of the moment.
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“Difficult to see; always in motion is the future.” – Master Yoda
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The following tasks fall within the Trial of Insight. Journal your [journey] and how it relates to the Jedi path for review by the council.
Read
Read Anything! Every day. Read to learn. Read to teach. Read to entertain.
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Allow a collection of words to pass through your eyes, into your brain, and out your mouth.
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Learn diplomacy by reading How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie.
Write
Anything!
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A story. A letter. A poem. A journal entry. A summary or critique of something you've read.
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Don't be a troll.
Ask Questions
"Be an interested listener." – Dale Carnegie
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Ask silly questions. Ask insightful and philosophical questions. Ask genuine questions to really get to know the other person. Be bold enough to pose a question to a stranger.
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Be humble enough to seek correction from a superior (everyone is better than you at something; learn from them.)
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"Many of the truths that we cling to depend on our point of view." – Obi-Wan Kenobi
Puzzle Yourself
Crossword puzzles, riddles, trivia, word searches, Candy Crush, escape rooms, etc. The assortment and combination of "games" doesn't matter as much as pinpointing and utilizing their inherent benefits.
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Don't waste hours on mindless play; be mindful. Observe patterns, enhance your vocabulary, find pleasure in the challenge, and satisfaction in its completion.
Plan Ahead
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“Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.” – Master Yoda
Be Confident
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“A little piece of advice; assume that I know everything.” – Moff Gideon
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"Understanding you does not mean that I agree with you." – Tech
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"Great kid! Don't get cocky!" – Han Solo
Learn
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“All mentors have a way of seeing more of our faults than we would like.
It's the only way we grow.” – Queen Amidala
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“You must unlearn what you have learned.” – Master Yoda
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“Lesson one from this experience: Realize how much you don't know.
Lesson two: Make sure you learn from lesson one.” – Jacen Solo
Teach
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“Always pass on what you have learned.” – Master Yoda
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"Who I am is not important; my message is.” – Darth Revan
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“Heeded my words not, did you? Pass on what you have learned. Strength. Mastery.
But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher failure is.”
– Master Yoda
Know Your Opposition
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"To defeat an enemy, you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art."
– Grand Admiral Thrawn
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"Greed can be a very powerful ally." – Qui-Gon
Know Your Darkness
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Luke Skywalker: "What's in there?"
Master Yoda: “Only what you take with you.”
Feel
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"Remember, concentrate on the moment. Feel, don't think. Use your instincts." – Qui-Gon
Surrender
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