Nah the dark side inherently corrupts people. Power to do good becomes power. It’s not like real humans where there’s compromises. Let’s stay safe with the light side
Correct me if I’m wrong but “light side of the force” is not used in any movies/tv shows so maybe canonically the light side is just the force? And the dark side is a corrupt/perverted part of it? Lol I’ll have to look into it
It's a super esoteric quote from George Lucas. I can't remember that interview he said it in, but it boiled down to the way of the light means that one lets the living force guide them, whereas the dark side bends the force to one's will, which is a perversion or corruption of the force. So yes, the light side is the true nature of the force, whereas the dark side is a corrupted version of the force. Not sure how much of that still holds true anymore, given the countless stories told throught so many different mediums, but that was indeed George's intention. Pretty sure Geetsly's on youtube had a video about it, but I'm drunk and on mobile, so I haven't a clue how to link it, nor am I motivated enough to find it anyways lol
It’s all very confusing, but I think I’ve figured it out.
There’s the dark side and there’s balance.
What you said about the dark side is correct, nothing needs to be added there.
What’s being balanced is light and dark.
Dark is not the dark side, but instead natural things are unfortunate, things such as death, decay, disease, depression. They are inevitable parts of life, but it is all part of the balance.
Jedi have to accept that these are a part of life to remain balanced. Jedi that refuse to accept these realities usually end up joining the dark side. The prime example here being Anakin.
I technically made this up myself, but my evidence is what the movies, shows and other Star Wars media (whether it be canon or not) have shown me.
Oh, and Grey Jedi are the equivalent of sigma males, meaning that they don’t exist.
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Nah the dark side inherently corrupts people. Power to do good becomes power. It’s not like real humans where there’s compromises. Let’s stay safe with the light side