Path of the Jedi: Star Wars meets Personal Development

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Path of the Jedi is what happens when Star Wars meets Personal Development. Join us every Wednesday as we dive into themes, lessons, and insights from the Star Wars universe that will help you navigate the complexities of life here on our planet. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and how you relate to the world around you is after all the essence of being on the Path of the Jedi.

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POTJ Ep#11 - Trust: a Rogue One Story

Send us a text The theme of Trust in the movie Rogue One: a Star Wars Story is the topic we discuss in this episode of Path of the Jedi. Is trust something that must be earned? Can trust be given freely? Listen to this episode and explore this topic with us. Shout out to Emil McGoin for his recent work and achievement as a contributing producer on the new John Forte album. Follow Emil on Instagram and join me in congratulating him: https://www.instagram.com/emilmcg/ To learn more about John Fort...

Oct 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 11

POTJ Ep#10 - "There's no Such Thing as Luck"

Send us a text When Obi-Wan said, "There's no such thing as luck," I thought it was simply a passing retort to Han's usual snarkiness. But when I really gave it some thought, I discovered that there's really a lot more behind it – enough in fact to dedicate an entire episode to. Lucky for me :) Our website and blog are now LIVE!!! Go have a look around https://pathofthejedi.com Shout outs this week go out to my sisters Rowena Cruz and Roda Vargas for raising the bar in their network marketing bu...

Oct 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 10

POTJ Ep#9 - Growth and Possibilities

Send us a text Growth and possibilities are the cornerstones for making any radical changes in your life. In this week's episode we take two quotes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and examine what they mean and how they apply to the concepts of growth and possibilities. Thanks to Carter Sage for compiling all opening quotes from all SEVEN seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Check out the list for yourself at the link below: http://www.sagespeculation.com/2017/08/01/star-wars-the-clone-wars-epis...

Oct 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 9

POTJ Ep#8 - Attachment in the Star Wars Universe Part 2

Send us a text Man! Tackling the subject of Attachment in the Star Wars Universe turns out to have been much more ambitious than I anticipated. Now that it's done, recording this episode helped me realize just how complex this topic really is. And maybe that's why it resonates so deeply with people. At any rate, in this Part 2 episode, I attempt to draw a conclusion on the topic of Attachment in Star Wars, and hope that my message helps you as you move forward along the Path of the Jedi. To lear...

Oct 06, 2021•23 min•Ep. 8

POTJ Ep#7 - Attachment in the Star Wars Universe Part 1

Send us a text In this episode we take on the monumental task of discussing the concept of attachment in the Star Wars Universe. It is our attachments that can lead us down the path to the Dark Side or the Light Side so this is an incredibly important topic. Learn about Yoli's new mood boosting herbal supplements here: https://yoli.com/RonnieCruz/Mood-products We also reference the book The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Y8aV2w (paid link) *As an Amazon ...

Sep 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 7

POTJ Ep#6 - Into the Dark

Send us a text In this episode we examine a few passages and quotes from the book Star Wars: High Republic - Into the Dark. No matter what form we get it, there's always something we can learn from Star Wars. Into the Dark is no exception. There's plenty of personal development lessons we can glean from the pages of this awesome novel by Claudia Gray. Star Wars: Visions was released today! A groundbreaking new animated series that's sure to expand our ideas of what Star Wars can be. Check out th...

Sep 22, 2021•24 min•Ep. 6

POTJ Ep#5 - The Concept of Identity in Star Wars

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the concept of IDENTITY in the Star Wars universe. What is Identity? What makes us us? What makes Anakin change his identity into Darth Vader? Have you set some goals for yourself that just don’t seem to be working out? Is that resolution you made way back in January a long gone memory? Well, this may just be the episode you’re looking for. Congratulations to the Mandalorian for their whopping 7 Emmy wins!!! https://www.starwars.com/news/the-mandalori...

Sep 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 5

POTJ Ep#4 - "The Truths We Cling To"

Send us a text Obi- Wan is one of the most reliable characters in all of the Star Wars universe. We can always count on him to provide guidance, insight, and wisdom to any situation we may face. In this episode however, we see that there perhaps is one event that remains a burden for Obi-Wan, so much so that he has to adjust his "truth" around it. Let's connect on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/ronniecruz.bsky.social...

Sep 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 4

POTJ Ep#3 - "Your Focus Determines Your Reality"

Send us a text Though we were only originally exposed to him in the movie Star Wars - a Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn left a lasting imprint with his willingness to share his beliefs and philosophies openly and freely. In this episode we get a glimpse of the depth of Qui-Gon's wisdom with his quote, "Your focus determines your reality." Connect with Chris McCoy here: https://www.facebook.com/christophermccoy14 To learn more about how Growth-U can help you make positive changes in your life, visit...

Sep 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 3

POTJ Ep#2 - "There is no try."

Send us a text This is undoubtedly the most widely recognized quote from the entire Star Wars universe by fans and non-fans alike. In this episode we peer into the inner workings of Luke's mindset and dig into what Yoda really meant when he said, "Do or do not. There is no try." Find and listen to Coffee with Kenobi here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation/id647745591 Let's connect on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/ronniecruz.bsky.social...

Aug 31, 2021•13 min•Ep. 2

POTJ Ep#1 - Who am I?

Send us a text Welcome to the inaugural episode of Path of the Jedi, the personal development podcast with lessons gleaned from rich themes of the Star Wars universe. In this episode, let's take some time to get to know each other. So, here's just a little bit about me. I will regularly give you all book recommendations so make sure to always check the show notes. This episode, I mentioned my all time favorite: THINK AND GROW RICH. If you haven't read it yet, get your copy today: https://amzn.to...

Aug 30, 2021•17 min•Ep. 1

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