On Empathy

One topic that has come up numerous times recently here on the message board is the subject of Force Healing. So what exactly is it? Well, in basic terms, it is healing through the use of the Force. Some people beleive this to be an ability that can be mastered...others believe it not to be true. But there are, however, cases in which it is possible. I have mentioned in several of my other lectures about the nature of the Force, where it comes from, etc. Some people see the Force as a dirivative of the Lord...some people see it as an energy field that exists without dependence on anything else...it is all a matter which is open to personal interpretation.

One thing that has been proven is how the mind can have a dramatic impact on the body. It has been proven time and time again in hospitials that patients who are kept in a good mood, or encouraged often, show a higher rate of healing, than those who tend to withdraw. Another thing which has been proven to have an effect on the healing process is prayer...patients that are prayed for tend to have a higher rate of healing than those that are not. Why this is, I do not concern myself with...I simply focus on the end result. The mind has a dramatic influence on our bodies...we can, by having a higher level of confidence, hope, or determination, effect the rate at which our own bodies heal. This brings us to the question of whether or not we can heal others, using the same energy. Personally, I believe it to be quite possible, whether through meditation or prayer, or whatever other medium we see fit for our personal use. It is obvious that the Jedi philosophy does draw heavily off of Eastern philosophies and practices...the existence and balance of "chi" among them.

One major reason that I bring up this subject is that I would like to ask any Jedi who would like to help someone to meditate on this subject at their earliest convenience. I was recently notified through Email of the plight of a young man who has been recently diagnosed with leukemia. The young man's name is Ryan Baker...for anyone who would wish to help him, all it takes is a positive though, prayer, or meditation for his well being. I appreciate all of your efforts, and for those of you who take a spare second to send him some good wishes and healing, I thank you especially.

JediKnightG