(Pre-2005)
As Light Side Jedi, we are especially in tune with the Force moving around us. But even more than we are in tune with the living Force, we must be in tune with the proper practices, uses, and procedures inherent in its utilization. Perhaps the best way to describe the force in common terms would be the use of the word "chi", the life-essence
in Oriental cultures. This, like the Force, is a moving, living energy field, which flows through us. Positive practices have a positive effect, and negative practices have a negative effect. This is much the same as with the Force. The reason that the Light Side Jedi promote peace, harmony, and non-violent means to a solution is that any time you use a negative reaction to a situation, it has an effect on you. The more that you utilize actions that are leaning more to the Dark side, the more you lean towards that Dark Side. With that taken into account, if you use actions that are of the Light Side, you become more of the Light Side. They are relative to one another...the action you take, and the effect it has on you. So the most important thing to work on, as a Light Side Jedi student, is learning to control yourself, and find positive solutions to problems that you may have. Through this method of solving problems, you enhance your own understanding of the force, and enhance your ability to use the Light side of the force.
So now we know that you wish to become stronger in your proficiency with the Force. But the question is, as a Light Side Jedi, what exactly does that definition mean for the way you conduct your affairs? Perhaps the subject that holds the most confusion about our position is the definition of a "Light Side" Jedi. A Light Side Jedi is a force user that strives to use only the positive uses of the force to achieve a positive reaction. By doing this, we hope to achieve a unity of cause and effect. By avoiding uses of the force that may be effective (however not fully "light") we promote good acts through good means. This has many relative uses to the modern day Jedi. Being a Jedi means doing your best in all circumstances. It involves being honest in the way that you conduct your affairs, and your life. A Jedi of the modern day can use the force to dramatically impact their life and the lives of others, simply by living by the Jedi code, and looking for a positive solution for all things. It is better to create than to destroy...better to nurture than to damage. The major difference between Light Side Jedi and other Force users is the methods that we apply in order to achieve a goal. Our strict code of conduct makes our use of the force the most limited...but also the most controlled. I encourage all students to use the Light side abilities that you have not only for minor things like settling disputes, etc, but also to make the world a better place. We are brought together by the Light Side doctrine of the Force to make an improvement on the situations we see around us. Sometimes, this involves standing up for what we believe in, and other times, it calls for charity work. Whatever the situation, in order to be a Jedi, you must first follow the codes that are set forth by the Jedi. These include searching for knowledge...keeping control of your emotions...and most of all, helping those in need.
May the force be with you, and may you use it wisely.