One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars with Krista Noble

WHAT THE FORCE ? A Star Wars Show

Join our host Marie-Claire Gould (@mariecgould / @mariecgould.bsky.social) and guest for this episode Dr. Krista Noble (kristanoble.com) to discuss her Book – One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars. The Book is available November 19th.

Book summary:

Why are the Star Wars films so popular? Of course, viewers love the characters, the plot, the music, and the special effects. However, there is a deeper reason why these films resonate with audiences: Star Wars contains universal truths—principles that are “true for all time, all places and all people.” The same principles can be found in religions and philosophies throughout the world, including the Vedic tradition of ancient India, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations beliefs.

In One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars, Krista Noble explores these principles. She delves into a rich array of topics, from the Force to collective consciousness, and from enlightenment to immortality. Readers will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn’t only apply “in a galaxy far, far away”; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, we should all look within to discover the deepest truths of life, pursue our individual destinies, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi.

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