Entry Sixteen
Remembrance Week has now officially begun.
My duties for the opening are done, but there is still much to do over the next several days.
For the ceremony there was a parade to the palace steps.
It was a grand sight with lots of noise and cheering crowds and I led them through the ceremonial treaty signing, a pact which indicated peace on Naboo that had been signed after the brutal wars. Then, it was my duty to pass the Ball of Peace to Queen Callet for her to hand to the Gungan Head of State, Boss Tuja.
It was really quite something.
The Ball of Peace felt warm to the touch, and holding it in my hand, the feeling that came over me, it was such an odd one.
Now, I realize inanimate objects aren't Force sensitive per say, but everything around us has some degree of sensitivity, as the Force itself is energy, whether static or moving. The midichlorians within us only make it easy for us to see this energy and manipulate it in ways other people can't.
I could feel the Living Force moving so strongly around me, in that moment. It gave me a boost of confidence and the reassurance that I was doing as it willed.
After the treaty signing was finished there was a large fireworks display and then it was time for The Feast of Memories.
The feast took place in the palace banquet hall. The room was large enough to fit the Room of a Thousand Fountains inside and still have some space to spare. There were small tables set up, designed so that everyone could intermingle and that all could be equal to the Queen and other officials.
The feast went on for several hours and well, as a growing young man, I appreciated that very much.
As far as the actual food itself, let's just say it did not disappoint.
Now is the Period of Remembrance.
The Feast itself officially ended and we dispersed to go where we would, to meditate and contemplate our life's journeys. We will assemble again tomorrow for more festivities, of course.
It's really difficult to imagine the roads and paths life can take. I've come a long way to get here. I struggled and worked to understand the Force, and went through testing and trials like everyone who listens to the Force. Yet, I'm still at the beginning of my career and only just now truly beginning to hear and understand the Force. Will I always understand? Doubtful, I'm not perfect. Yet, I'll do my best to follow where the Force wills.
Guessing where the Force might lead, well, always in motion is the future.
I merely have to have faith that the Force will take me on the paths that I should go.