Without the force, I am nothing.

Original journal entry from May 20, 2025 – My very first post in the Initiate Program. This was my introductory reflection before starting the formal lessons — a personal meditation on surrender, humility, and the Force as the only true source of meaningful action.

Without the Force, I am nothing. There is only do. Do as the Force guides. Do as the Force flows. Do when the Force does. There is no try.

I am but a mere vessel. There is nothing I can do on my own. There is nothing of significance that I can do in my own strength. It is only when the power of the Force flows through me that I can do extraordinary things. I can try to gain titles and reputations in my own strength, but it is nothing.

Without the Force, I am nothing.

Umalohókan

House of Twin Suns
TM: Carlos Martinez

"You don't have to see the whole staircase just to take the first step."

(Signature links to IP Journal, Apprentice Journal, A.div Journal, and Degree Tracker omitted for brevity — these were forum navigation links at the time.)


Looking back now: This entry captures the raw humility I felt at the very beginning — a willingness to let go of ego and control. It set the tone for everything that followed in the program.

The following user(s) said Thank You: Yelt