[Kingston]

I spent many hours thinking over the Polarity articles. The Starwars analogy is absolutely brilliant because it gets the concepts clear, but don't get too hung up on it. Steve said something about it.

The most valuable insight is that it is ethically neutral to choose a side. And that we must choose to make a decent play in the world.

The first day I took it too far, like many here do. I thought I would probably turn to the light when I polarize, because who wants to be like the emperor or Darth Vader?! First, they don't seem to enjoy themselfs much and they look like hell.
The light is just so logical, so normal, sooo like every-day-nice.

Of course we are conditioned to think this way, as exposed by thinkers like Goethe, Nietzsche and the like. According to some, Judeo-Christian values are an insideous meneuver to enslave the strong-willed. But this is just a point of view, I am nice enough to now that you better not hurt anyone on purpose. But that is not what we are talking about.

When I walked home through the night, contemplating the best procedure to make the polarization decision eventually, I saw that my history gave me a talent for self-love, self-interest, greed, sloth, gluttony, in short: The Dark Side of the Force. The Light of love appeals more to my hart, I FEEL better when I help someone and rise above my fears, but it doesn't make sense to my mind, my stomach, my throat and my procreation organs. And I know that my hart loves others to secure a profitable bond with them, like we living mammals have done for about 100 million years. The animal parts of us, and the older human parts of us have historical and ecological validity. We rarely die from an attack of self-preservation.

The way of love has only recently become accessible in an attractive way. Buddha and Jesus did it, and now Steve takes over the flame with a lot of others. The light is a real possibility, and I still might join it. It makes me feel good. But...

When I go back to the Starwars analogy and focus on the Jedi- and Sith Code other guys have put up here, things get clearer. This is a well-designed mythology, based on real life religion and philosophy. The Jedi Code is based on mainstream religions, the Sith Code is based on existentialism and Nietzsche. We can use the analogy again, without getting to attached to it.

I have always been with Sartre and Nietzsche in their judgement of religion. I agreed with them from around age 12, before I knew they existed. Emotionally I have been conflicted about ethics throughout my teen years. I have never been cruel, but was not a nice kid either. In my twenties I relaxed my ethics about consistency, loyalty and fidelity. I am liberated ever since. I became much more powerful. Instantly.

The Jedi code suffers from the same decadence as every religion. It projects beauty and happiness away from the person in the present to achieve an illusiory harmony without tension. If a lightworker (like Steve or mother Theresa) is succesful, they don't think about abstractions. Only tension makes beauty. Artificial harmony does not.

The Sith Code is formulated a bit bluntly, but makes actual sense. Notice the syllogical structure. Even if you don't agree with the definitions, you can substitude your own without losing the integrity of the code. It is beautiful and true.

If you don't get to angry often, your hart and mind stay healthy. If you don't use the force, but conventional methods to neutralize your enemy, your face stays beautiful. And just don't do a light sabre fight near a lava stream. That is asking for mutilation. Take care of your body and mind. THAT is in your own best interest. And, depending on your polarization, maybe good for everyone.