The Force Awakens - Every Generation has a Story?

As the world gears up for that next release of Star Wars, The Force Awakens - Every Generation has a story, it certainly brings to mind how very true that statement is, not only for Hans Solo or R2D2 but for the rest of us as well. On December 17th in a galaxy far far away once again the force will be with us and our children and grand children all know about Star Wars. Generation to generation we have passed down stories, history, family traditions and it seems knowledge of Jedi knights, and Darth Vader.

There are many symbolic reminders that with each generation there are new things, things that are viewed differently, new music, new clothing, or old, but reflecting of an every changing world. There is no absolute truth or best way to get things done, there is just change. We witness ever changing technology, a mixing of cultures, a growth and yet there is also tradition, some things that remain the same from generation to generation. We encourage our children to be creative, to follow their dreams, to embrace change and build the future. With each generation we face new challenges, but we also have a strange similarity to our parents, our grand parents, and even our great grand parents. We have certain basic truths that no matter what marathon we are running, culture binds us, faith guides us, and the future lies ahead of us.

So while each generation will have unique ideas, and certainly their own way of doing things, they will fight new battles, they will face obstacles that we have never seen, they will cure diseases that we have feared, they will travel to places that we have yet to even know exist. So Star Wars is simply a reflection of life, where we may not have traveled to yet, a galaxy far far away, but one that may still exist. So as the holidays approach and families gather together, take time to appreciate the generations.

As December 7th passed we remembered the devastation of Pearl Harbor and a generation that suffered, sacrificed and survived. Generations that have given lives, endured depression, and raised the next generation. The gift of love is one of the greatest that is passed from hand to heart and a treasure that we share. Respect the generations that have come before, learn from history, listen to what might be done better, and strive for being the best. So when the force awakens and the Millenium Falcon flies again, we can share our stories of Star Wars past, we can see the latest in technology and how it has enhanced R2D2 and C3PO, because as with every generation, the future takes over.