One is with the Force...
The path to Mastery begins as soon as the path to becoming a Jedi ends. The Master is humble in his actions and his words. He feels no need to show off his abilities what-so-ever, or even use them unless it is absolutely necesary.
The Master understands balance well. He knows when certain things should be taught to the student, and when things should wait.
The Master also does not interfere with the students' actions. He makes suggestions and guides the students along their path, but does not tell them that which they can or cannot do.
Searching for a Master to be taught by can be a long and difficult journey. You must be sure that he or she is a truely good person. This is very important. You should be comfortable with the Master and also trust him as you would trust a very close friend.
...Jedi Streen
True Mastery
The last step to true Mastery is the step when you will become one with the Force. This goal is an achievement, a honorable time when one will be enlighted and become more powerful than you can imagine. This time comes to the living Force, to us as Jedi, when the shell ceases to exist, our bodies die and when we will join the energy that binds the universe together. Then, there is true Mastery.
...Jedi Mitth'raw'nurida
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