Star Wars: Be More Yoda: Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away

Words of Wisdom from Yoda

Seeking Mindfulness

Mindfulness is simply the pursuit of awareness — of feeling fully connected to the people and places that surround us and bind us. It's about being plugged into the present while taking control of your future. It will help you become the master of your own life, as if you are one with the Force — even if you can't lift rocks with your mind.

Don't Dwell on the Past

Learn from the past, but don't live in it. If a 1,000-year-old pirate can do it, so can you! You may yearn to retreat to your scavenger life in a desert junkyard, but you'll miss new opportunities by hankering for bygone days. The past is familiar and safe, while the present is a gateway to unexplored possibilities. That can be daunting, but you'll never go from junker to Jedi without dealing with what's in front of you.

Accept Change and the Unknown

No one knows where they'll end up in life, or how they'll get there. Your dreams might shape your course of action, but life involves continuous leaps of faith. Don't fall back on old habits and safe assumptions — if you're going to make a difference you must fully commit to the new.