Jedi:Downtime

The world isn't always in crisis or in need of the Jedi, so the Jedi either spend time on the other masteries or master something on their path. When the immediacy of the moment doesn't call for absolute attention, the Jedi apply their attention in various other explorations to produce value.

Each has a past-time or industry they select that perfectly suits their temperament. This allows the diversion necessary to prevent obsessions that can build from excessive self-reflection.

Example pastimes-industry:

• mathematics
• cultivating bonsai trees
• textiles
• mastering a musical instrument
• gardening-cooking,
• geometrical engineering (from kites to 3d modelling);
• politics as science
• reading
• tuning engines
• computer programming
• architecture
• drawing
• teaching an apprentice

..but not:

• barbershop quartets or other entertainment:
• football or other excessive exercises.
• dice games or other gambling (the Jedi does not tempt the Spirit).
• being a media critic or pundit.

(The master does not expend their chi without serving the four Spirits.)

When the master is retired, they no longer use the term "Knight", they are simply a Jedi Master.

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A Jedi may undertake a journey into the culture in his or her downtime. A journey that explores the issues of power -- of any kind. There won't be any new grooves for some time -- no need to worry about missing out on any societal action. A Jedi does not dissipate her/his power for any reason, but through these tests learns to hone their power to maintain their connection to the heart and to the Force.