While it’s no “I’ve got a bad feeling about this,” our
phrase is certainly used more than once. Spoken by such personages as Han Solo,
Anakin Skywalker, and Ahsoka Tano, each time it’s used, it’s never about
sitting down to watch a Mon Cal ballet in an opera house on Coruscant alongside
the elite of the Republic or Empire… no offence to Mon Cal ballerinas.
It’s a phrase our
heroes use as they’re headed into a challenge, or already in the midst of one.
A challenge others might consider to be terrifying, or frustrating, or...
anything but enjoyable. Yes, I’m looking at you,
C-3PO.
In all seriousness, how
often do we consider present or future challenges to be the beginning of fun, and how
often do we see them as inconveniences or obstacles?
To quote James
Arnold Taylor’s JAT 365:
“Don’t let
frustration make the rules. Remind yourself regularly, if something is hard,
it’s probably worth learning and enduring. You are becoming stronger!”
Thanks, voice of
Obi-Wan!
Next time I run into a challenge, will I say,
“This is where the fun begins!”? Will you?
Feel free to comment
below, or to tweet me. I’m Ima-Gun Syl, @StarWarsSyl
