May the Force find you where you seek it.
This is a dictionary definition: Influence - The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Here, our influence is pretty OBVIOUS. Temple of the Jedi Order. Its not the movie but the actions. Say it as many times till you understand, it took me a while.
In our own path, the influences we have, can be many. They can be anything from literature to cinema to music and memory and even from the past and present. Organization of these is such a benefit, I cannot express in words how IMPORTANT it can be to someone in their own path to take the time. Our influence is the Jedi. I remember when I first saw The Jedi, I was awed. I swung every stick like object as if it was glowing. Still do. It was not until later in life that I found places like this and people like us. Blew my mind. The Jedi are not my Only influence. The Jedi are built on what IS present. We live on earth and in The Now. That means US. So, WE ARE what fills the word, Jedi. Just people. Where we seek, that is up to us. Where we find influence can be anywhere. Understanding this can take some time so I leave you with this, May the Force and the Force of others, be with you.
Pastor Carlos
