There is No Try

The Dalai Lama said this but I think it applies to the Jedi as well:

"Never Give Up! No matter what is going on. Develop the heart. Too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart. Be compassionate, not just to your friends but to everyone. Work for peace in your heart and in the world. And I say again, Never Give Up!"

LUKE: (focusing, quietly) All right, I'll give it a try.

YODA: No! Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try. –Episode V

Yoda was trying to teach Luke not to be ‘wishy washy’ because ‘wishy washy’ is not the way of the Force. Jedis make a firm decision from the core of their being and make it happen. When Jedis desire something, there is focused energy and discipline behind their decision.

The energy of ‘I’ll try it’ is different from ‘I’ll do it’. For example, small children and animals can feel the difference between the two methods. If you are trying to teach or train them, they perceive the energy behind the words. They can feel ‘the firm’ or ‘not so firm’ energy that is coming from you. If you are training a dog, you can’t say “Rex, I want you to try this, ok?” Rex will only look at you like you’re a dumb human. But if you know what you want and firmly say “Rex, do this!” Rex will understand. It’s the same with small children. They will perceive and know if you are solid in your decision, or if you are ‘wishy washy’.

You have to firmly know what you want, and project that decision with confidence from the core of your being. Jedis make it happen. There is no try. May the Force be with you!

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