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Originally Posted by YourHumbleNarrator  They aren't analogous to real life. The Sith are much too desperate in their pursuit of power and the Jedi lobotomize parts of themselves which make them human (i.e., they are forbidden to love). |
people who join spiritual communities also accept certain rules... no murder, no sex, no drugs, etc. (for buddhist monks and nuns), wear sackcloth, etc. for christian monks and nuns in certain sects.
they are humans living a real life.
many spiritually minded people make a choice to abstain from distractions or experiences that would lower their vibration. they live a real life. i admit, being a ceiling surfer often means pretending you don't live in the world, but i think your point is a generalization YHN.
to the OP, i do think star wars is a reasonable metaphor for light/darkwork. the force can be used in different ways depending on intention, and personal power works the same way.