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"The Respect of Life"
As a Jedi one must have a certain respect for all
life; no matter how small or how big; no matter how
ugly or how beautiful. A true Jedi can see the
miracle that is life, and it puts the Jedi in a sense
of awe. Every aspect of life, from the smallest atom
to the universe itself, has a certain uniqueness to it
that no other can duplicate. Grass, as an example, is
a very basic (in our eyes) form of life, yet even at
it, one must marvel at its sheer willingness to
survive and grow. When a Jedi can not see life as it
truly is then that one has become out-of-touch with
the very nature that is being a Jedi.
"Not Forgetting Death"
As taught in the Bushido, one must never forget one's
own morality. One should remember death at all
times... Now some may argue to this point and say
that if one has death in the mind at all times then
one would lead a life of fear. This, I believe, is
quite the opposite. When one knows his/her own
mortality and knows that death can come at any time,
at any moment, then when it does come one can face
death honorably. Because that one has reconized death
for what it is and what it truly means, for death is
psychosomatic. If one believes that death will be
painful and frieghtning then so it will be. But if
one knows death on the same level then one can
confront death on its own level and maintain face at
death.
This is a strong benefit but their are
others... If one knows death can strike at any moment
either to himself/herself or others, then one will
recognize and employ strong moral values.
One will also make peace with their family,
friends, employer, and co-workers, knowing that one
would not want death to take them while in an angry
dispute. For this reason also he or she will become
more humble and passive and see that arrogance is,
frankly, just a waste of precious life.
One will want to do his/her duties to the
fullest to make one's employer, one's God, one's
family, and one's friends happy with that him/her. So
that he/she may die knowing that one's employer, God,
family, and friends are all happy and proud of him or
her.
"Arrogance"
Their is no reason at all for a true Jedi to have and
show arrogance. It is a disgrace to the Jedi Way.
But for some the problem is that they do not know of
their own arrogance. This ability comes with true
self-enlightment.
"Courtesy"
Now with a respect of all life one must also show the
respect. One must always be able to humble one's self
to show respect and courtesy to others. Not just to
other human beings but to all life itself.
"The Honor of Death"
When beaten by an opponent, whether it be by a human,
a disease, or an accident, one must should always face
death with s true honor. One should face death with a
smile. even if its a smile on the inside. One should
not let the enemy see one's self in such a state of
fear, but rather in a humble self-expression. Perhaps
even congratulate the enemy on its skill for have
beaten you. When standing at the edge of the sword of
death, one should step forward with a smile and place
the blade at his/her neck.
In life, death is the only thing for certain
that you get to do only once. Enjoy the ride.
...Sai-Dev
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