"We as Shadow are not threatened by debates on various aspects of the force. We work with in the flow of the force for that which is contributory to our health and well being. We rely on the force to support our conclusions about a situation. We believe in a universal force that supports all life. We see force use and wisdom in living, as being united in the way one views the world and lives in it. A worldview and philosophy of life which we identify as the Shadow path. Based on Social conventions Initially a person interprets the force as being good or evil, Dark or light. Social conditioning is a driving force of ordinary reality. Rather than teaching a path that is a good, evil, dark or light way of looking at the world, we conceive of the force as being whole. With this view, we acknowledge that the force has no sides and hence no fence in the middle to sit upon. We seek to live in harmony with the force, in balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than what is apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary, but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all."
He paced around the padawans, some older than the others, much older than the prefered padawan, yet eager to learn the ways, the path the life of the shadow. They would not be held back, their path was their own destiny, to shape for themselves, a path they would create with each new dawn. This chamber, this open shelter to the stars held the future of the shadows as they were, as they had been and as they would be forever more.
"Know thy self. This is an important idea, and your first step down any path. Who are you, how do you think, what around you has helped create the individual you are today, as well as how to help improve yourself to further growth? Take what you can and apply it to your self.
As you look into yourself, search for that understanding you will come across that which does not belong are that which hinders you. A process we call unlearning helps one to face their inner selves on a critical level, a mental house cleaning. It is a reviewing of past experiences, that which you fear and respect and love. This is an on going process that requires mindfulness in it's upkeep to not let your guard down and fall into damaging patterns. It also covers perceptions of the self and of others, are you subscribing to the perceptions of others or creating your own? The tools of mindfulness and perception will come in handy here and elsewhere along your journey. But the drive for self-improvement must be present, or you will have failed before you have even begun."
He spoke, not mearly for the words importance, but as a test of will inside his speech. They would need to concentrate, to focus all their beiging on one point and hold it there. His voice would be that point, failure to do so would surely mean a lapse of concentration, and thus a lack of discipline that would require all new retraining for the entire group
"You are not alone here of course, for there have been those before you whom can share some guidance and stratagems that worked in their cases, but adapting your own is recommended."
He stoped pacing as he uttered his final words, gazing across the wide room, watching those under his steed, all focused and all in tune with the flow of things. He sat where he had begun, begining a more comfortable trance as he reached out with his senses once more, exploring the sensations of the new...
Out in space, the Chu'unthor fell upon the small shuttle like a predator upon its prey. A light blue swirl eminated from the lower portion of the ships gullet, dragging the injured craft into itself. Those that seeked help wouldnt be denied, no matter what they were, no matter what they claimed to be.
