I Watched All IX Star Wars Episodes. 9 Things I Remembered About Life
For years, I avoided Star Wars. Darth Vader’s breath literally gave me nightmares as a child, and I couldn’t understand what the fuss was all about. But recently, after a conversation with a friend, I decided to binge all nine episodes, starting from Episode I rather than release order.
At first, I almost quit (those childish creatures in the beginning nearly did me in, sorry die-hard fans). But as the story unfolded, I was hooked. Beyond the lightsabers and epic battles, I found life lessons hidden in every corner of the galaxy.
Honouring the nine episodes, here are nine reminders that struck me most:
I. Don’t centre on your anxieties
One line from Episode I hooked me: “Keep your concentration here and now where it belongs.” That’s the essence of presence. When we live in past regrets or future worries, we miss what’s unfolding now, and often make poor choices because our judgment is clouded. Clarity, creativity and peace live in the present, not in mental time travel.
II. You’re stronger than you think
Again and again, characters reached their breaking point and then found courage they didn’t know they had. Life works the same way. When we feel like we have nothing left, there’s often more strength waiting inside us. Sometimes it’s only when we’re tested that we discover what we’re capable of. Let this be a reminder: You can and you will get out of whatever situation you’re facing.
III. The power of friendship
You don’t have to do it on your own. Even the strongest Jedi couldn’t face everything alone. Every victory depended on friends, sometimes found in the most unlikely places. That reminded me that friendship isn’t just about having people who support us, but also about being willing to show up for others. True friendship is mutual: giving and receiving, sometimes with people we never expected to call friends.
IV. Everything is energy
Einstein proved it, and Star Wars illustrates it: energy never dies, it transforms. You see it in nature with every cycle of birth, growth, decay, and renewal. Endings aren’t really endings. Even when something appears to end, its essence carries on in another form… in memories, in impact, in the way it shapes what comes next. Energy, and maybe even life itself, continues in ways we can’t always see.
V. We are all connected
The Force made this literal, but connection is real in everyday life too. Haven’t you ever thought of someone, only for them to call moments later? Or noticed how plants respond to loving attention? Our thoughts, words, and actions ripple out further than we imagine. And when we acknowledge it, we become more mindful, more compassionate, and more intentional about the impact we make in the world.
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VI. Negative emotions feed the dark side
The saga couldn’t have been clearer on this point. Jealousy, anger, envy, and pride only pull us deeper into suffering. It’s easy to believe that happiness will arrive when we achieve something: status, wealth, recognition. But if the emotions driving us are rooted in fear or lack, no accomplishment will be enough. Real peace doesn’t come from domination or control. It comes from gratitude, kindness, acceptance, and love. That’s what sustains joy in the long run.
VII. It’s never too late
Some of the most inspiring moments were when characters turned away from destructive paths and found redemption. It reminded me that nothing is ever fixed. Our past doesn’t chain us. We always have the power to choose differently. How many times have you thought, “It’s too late for me”? Too late to start over, too late to forgive, too late to try again. Star Wars pushes back on that lie. Change is always available. Renewal is always possible. And it begins the moment we decide.
VIII. Creativity and diversity
What blew me away was the sheer imagination: creatures, planets, entire worlds brought to life, all so wildly different, yet presented as completely normal. And no one points out the strangeness. Everyone simply coexists. A quiet but powerful message: diversity is not something to tolerate; it’s simply reality. We are all different, in appearance, in beliefs, in experiences. And that difference is what makes the universe (and our world) vibrant. It made me wonder what would change if we viewed human diversity the same way, not as strange or threatening, but simply part of the complexity of life.
IX. May the Force be with you
At the end of it all, this phrase isn’t just a catchline. It’s a blessing, a reminder of the deeper power available to all of us. When we slow down, tune inward, and trust that connection, we tap into something far greater than ourselves. You may call it God, Spirit, the Universe, or Consciousness. Whatever the name, the truth is the same: there is wisdom, strength, and guidance within us and around us… supporting us every step of the way.
Watching all nine episodes was not just entertainment. It was an unexpected journey into wisdom, wonder, and reminders I needed to hear again.
So I’ll leave you with this: which of these nine lessons speaks most to where you are right now? I would love to know.
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