Did you see the new tralier for Star Wars Episode VII?

Did you see it last night? The latest trailer for Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens came out last night and it was brilliant! We got to see some stunning scenery as well as some of the new characters and of course right at the end there was Chewbacca and a very gray-haired Han Solo.  The trailer opens on the scrap yard desert planet of Jakku.  The scenery is stunning as we track a speeder passing by a downed X-Wing fighter and then a half buried star destroyer.  We then get a glimpse of Darth Vaders melted mask and helmet which looks more like a skull, we then fade a again to see a robed figure stretch out his robotic arm to stroke R2-D2’s dome while they sit beside a fire, we then see Luke’s first lightsaber (Anakins lightsaber)  being given to someone, possibly Princess Leia, then we see an extended clip of the X-wings flying over a lake that we first saw in the first trailer.  It then switches to shots of the baddies and things blowing up.  The new Sith looks cool with a hint of Darth Raven about him plus that awesome lightsaber that he uses.  Also plenty of shots of the new stormtrooper and a new insignia for the Empire.  We then end with the millennium Falcon being chased by TIE fighters through a derelict spaceship, a scene that looks very similar to Return of the Jedi when the Falcon is flying through the super structure of the Death Star, we then end with Chewbacca and a very old-looking Han Solo who seem to be on the Millennium Falcon.  All the way through the clip we hear Luke talking, giving the same line he used in Return of the Jedi when he tells Leia that they are brother and sister. So far it looks like J.J. Abrams is doing a fine job and if rumours are true we might be seeing another trailer attached to Avengers : Age of Altron.  I don’t usually say this but HURRY UP DECEMBER!!!!!

May the force be with you…….. The Library Jedi

World book day 5th March. In a galaxy not that far away…… ” The Jedi path: A manual for students of the Force.”

There is no emotion, there is peace.There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.There is no passion, there is serenity.There is no death, there is the Force.

Above is the Jedi code,  Four simple lines.  I have chosen to write about the book “The Jedi Path” by Daniel Wallace as it is one of the many books that has changed my life for the better.  I have always been a big fan of Star Wars and as I’ve got older my interest in the Star Wars universe has got bigger.  I now have a bigger collection of Star Wars figures and ships then I did as a kid, and I now have nearly every Star Wars book published, which is quite a lot!  I now consider my self a follower of the Jedi faith and its all down to the above mentioned book.  Several years ago I was suffering from depression.  I had tried everything and nothing seemed to be working.  I was seeing a counsellor which did help a lot but I felt there was something missing from my life, something spiritual.  I have always had an interest in religion but could never get along with all the standard mainstream regions.  My interest in Star Wars grew and I started reading into the back ground of the Jedi universe and that’s when I came across “The Jedi Path”  The “Jedi Path” is a manual for students of the force going into every aspect of the being and becoming a Jedi. and it was the Jedi code that helped get over my depression.  I found my self meditating and saying the Jedi Code over and over again for a short time everyday, this helped me clear my mind and to focus on what was causing my depression and how to deal with it.

There is no emotion, there is peace.

This principle guides all meditations and interactions with all others. It reaffirms the Jedi ideal to act without recklessness, and to view the action of others through the pure lens of the Unifying Force.

There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.

Those who don’t understand this basic precept are quick to fear – and fear is the path to the dark side.

There is no passion, there is serenity.

A subtle extrapolation of the first precept, this reminder to act dispassionately in every deliberation extends to personal obsessions and is a reminder not to elevate the self above the mission.

There is no death, there is the Force.

All things die, but the Force lives on. As beings who exist as shades of the Force, the end of our existence in this form is not to be overly mourned. We are part of an energy larger than ourselves, and we play roles in a cosmic fabric that outstrip our incarnate understanding.

The other part of being a Jedi is the cosplay side of it.  There are plenty of clubs you can join and plenty of conventions such as Comic con that you can attend in full costume!  These clubs do lots for charity.  You can either buy the full outfit which can be pricey or make your own.  I brought the main Jedi  costume but made all the accessories my self (this saves you a lot of money as the accessories go for silly money!!!!!)  Also let us not forget the Jedi’s weapon of choice…The lightsaber.  Again these are not cheap if you want to go for something real looking  like the lightsaber I have with attachable blade cost me around £160.  There are some shops that will build you your lightsaber but again this can be costly.  I also find that the lightsaber helps me when I meditate.  Staring into the blade while I sit crossed legged chanting the Jedi code really helps me meditate.

After reading this or if you are in the library this Thursday and see me in full costume you may think I`m rather crazy (my better half and my two sons would probably agree with you). Who knows maybe I am but like my counsellor said if it helps you beat depression then don’t stop! If you have an interest in Star Wars or even the Jedi faith I will be in the library dressed in full Jedi Robes and will be happy to chat with you or you can just follow my blog.  I wont be able to show you how to lift objects with your mind or change the will of the weak-minded (I’m still working on that) but I will be carrying a training lightsaber with me and a spare robe.  So like I said drop me a line if you wanna chat about anything Star Wars or cosplay I be happy to help.

May the Force be with you………..

The Library Jedi

The Jedi code

  As may of you know I`m a follower of the Force.  I try to use the lessons and quotes from the Star Wars universe to help me in everyday life.  Jedism has many roots in Buddhism and if you read into a lot of the Jedi mysticism you can usually find something that will solve any problems that you come up against.

There is no emotion, there is peace.

There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.

There is no passion, there is serenity.

There is no death, there is the Force.

There is no emotion, there is peace

Emotions are a part of us.  Even powerful Jedi were not immune to showing their feelings.  Young Jedi leaners are taught to explore their feelings and understand them.  If a Jedi cannot confront their feelings that Jedi will never know peace.

There is no ignorance, there is knowledge

A Jedi should try to understand the world around them.  ignorance is a part of life but should never be feared.  The Jedi archives contains one of the biggest collections of knowledge in the Star Wars universe.  A Jedi must use not only their rational mind but also their intuitive mind to ascertain the truth of a situation.

There is no passion, there is serenity

Be for a Jedi acts he must be one with the Force.  A Jedi must only draw their weapon in defence only.  A Jedi must be calm and clear-headed in all situations.  Passionate use of power will lead to that Jedi to head down the path to the dark side.

There is no death, there is the Force

The sense of loss is often greater for a Jedi.  However death in not a tragedy but a part of life.  The Force in us continues even in death.

 

Jedi quotes

“Do or do not… there is no try.” — Yoda

“Luminous beings are we. Not this crude matter.” — Yoda

“Your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi

“You will find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi

“Remember, concentrate on the moment. Feel, don’t think. Trust your instincts.” — Qui Gon Jinn

“Be mindful of your feelings.” — Mace Windu

” His heart was in the right place, but he tried to answer Grievouses power with his own.” — Kit Fisto

“The crystal is the heart of the blade. The heart is the crystal of the Jedi. The Jedi is the crystal of the force. The force is the blade of the heart. All are intertwined.” — Luminara Unduli