i looked back at the assignment and realized that my first blog would not suffice, so i remade a longer one and its over a more meaningfull subject. :) here it is...
Unlocking the Timeless Riddles of a Legend
Looking back at almost all of the great teachers and philosophers of the world, few have had a resounding affect in my generation. What few great quotes are there to take from so many? While I was looking and seeking the answer to this question, only one came to mind. Master Yoda’s workings and teachings have virtually gone unnoticed within the modern civilized world. His teachings were thought of as fiction, but real life applications they are. During this blog I will instruct you on a few of his most famous quotes, and how they apply to our life.
I would like to start with this quote that struck me dumbfounded at first. "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." –Yoda. At first the teachings of this puzzle meant nothing to me, but I realized he was talking about life! This is teaching, do every thing to the best of your ability or do not do it at all. In life we have many hard choices, but working is the easiest to make, do it and do it well.
His next quote was equally impacting "Always in motion the future is" –Yoda. This is so true, yet so simple, time stops for no man. I remember when I was a wee lad, in grade school not wanting to transfer to my new school. I did not want to lose my friends, but as time passed I soon lost the remorse for my old school. Time can heal most wounds.
"Mind What You Have Learned. Save It You Can" –Yoda. I feel this quote greatly shows us that we should be careful to remember all that we are taught, one day we will be able to use it to our advantage. We should try to find the knowledge out of every thing, and see if we can salvage the use of it.
"Size Matters Not" –Yoda. Even Master Yoda realized that odds do not always matter. I’m not implying that Yoda was a Christian, but it could be seen that he was implying the Christian story of David and goliath. He saw the ability of the underdog and could understand the inter workings of trusting in something higher than appearances.
"When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not- hmm?" -Yoda. This quote is so obvious I probably don’t even have to mention its application, but never the less I will. This quote teaches us to not judge a book bye its cover. I can recall an event when I saw a bum on the street. I figured he was just going to bye “booze” with any money I gave him. Little did I know he was trying to feed his family? You can never fully understand ones situation unless you have been in there shoes.
“The dark side is quicker, easier, more seductive” -Yoda. In this teaching Yoda is showing us the inter workings of sin. The wrong choice always seems better, but its fruit is chaos. Yoda saw through the easy way out and was emphasizing in how important your decisions truly are. In my life I have realized that the “dark side” or if you will, sinful nature of man, is very cunning and captivating. I wanted a cookie, but my mom said I would have to wait till they cooled. But it was all too late; I gave in to my desires, and temptation. The end result was a burnt finger and a dirty cookie.
"Grave danger I sense in his training” Yoda. Although these words speak little to the average mind, the highly intellect will pick up on these words of wisdom. Not every one is ready for what you can offer. Give what you have with discernment and wisdom.
"To train. Not to command is a Master's life. Seduced he was. Not strong enough. Not your fault. Let it ruin not your future” –Yoda. These words single handedly show us that we are not responsible for others actions. This speaks wonders for parents, they raise their kids, and yet when the kids reach a certain point they must decide for themselves. Using only the teachings their parents have given them, can they decide what actions to take. You are in control of your life alone, no one else’s.
“Decide you must” –Yoda. This is a great quote that means only you can decide what to do with your life. Your actions will dictate your character, and you character will dictate your actions. The future is not written, apart from the present, nothing is history. I highly doubt you will be able to grasp the full potential of this quote, so I will go on to the last quote without an application.
“May the force be with you” –Yoda. This is probably the single most important quote ever mentioned by Yoda. Its philosophy has baffled countless, and is considered one of the most epic moving pieces in literature of all time. To the limens, it means may good things go your way. This philosophy distinct us form the animals. We humans are the only race that can wish good tidings to some one. This feature makes us dominate over the ways of the world. The hope for good fortune drives us to live, and to survive.
I just hope this blog lets you understand the inter workings which make up the fabric of my mind. :)
