The History of The Force

Where it all began

While it would be nice to believe that the Star Wars Force Trainer actually did tap into your innate ability to use the Force, the truth behind this fascinating device is actually a lot more interesting.

An energy field that can be tapped into

When George Lucas first created the concept of the Force back in the early 1970s as he was first developing the Star Wars saga, he envisioned it as a kind of energy field that was present in every living being. By tapping into this energy field, Jedi masters could perform superhuman feats of speed, agility and skill.

Looking East

In order to use the Force, Jedis must learn to put aside their conscious thoughts and emotions and learn to trust to their instincts and act purely in the moment. While it may sound far-fetched, this is actually very similar to the thinking behind many Eastern beliefs and practices.

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