Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Jun 28, 2005 19:51:19 GMT -5
kivaanzion said:
it's a good point but what about Qui-gon's advice to young Anakin - "Feel, don't think. Use your instincts..."
Qui-Gon's statement to Anakin is completely the opposite of Obi-Wan's statement to Anakin in AOTC: "Patience. Use the Force; think."
It would seem that Qui-Gon is a bit of a mystery.
However more to the point: I believe Qui-Gon was simply encouraging Anakin to use his Force abilities- something Anakin is aware he has, but does not understand what they are, or why he has them. Qui-Gon doesn't have the time to give Anakin a lesson on what the Force is, so he tells him to follow his instincts.
Basically Qui-Gon is telling Anakin to "just do it!" Don't think about; for over-thinking something (especially a podrace at 600mph) could lead to self doubt and failure. I think this is similar to Yoda telling Luke "Do or do not; there is no try!" Yoda is telling Luke: don't think about it (don't try it), just do it!
Obi advised Anakin that way 'cause it was what he needed to hear....emotions not properly controlled are dangerous. Emotions are neccessary, not paramount. The Sith reverse the issue and subject reason to the dictates of emotion (greed, selfish interest, desire, etc.)
