Fear not!

“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

And here’s why I think it matters.

It’s a spiritual notion that surrounds everyone in the galaxy.

It is something that can be used for good and to bring peace, as the Jedi have done, or used for evil and to create destruction and disorder, as the Sith have done.

Maintaining the balance of the force is an uphill battle and one that is never fully won, as Luke Skywalker learned the hard way. But that doesn’t mean the Jedi should give up, as Luke suggested… because then the Sith just win.

Instead, the battle should continue to be fought – and that’s where hope comes in handy.

You see, hope and the force go hand in hand! And together, these two things can do so much good! Kinda what we need right now. Good things.

Remember when Nelson Mandela said, “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” Maybe he liked Star Wars too. And he was right. We need to be leading with hope in our hearts.

The battle is not over.

So may the force (and hope) be with you… always!