The Nature of the Force
The Nature of the Force
The Force is an essential part of nature—like energy or matter—but it has yet to be quantified and analyzed (although Jedi of old have tried and failed).
The Force is not to be understood in the same manner as the physical qualities of the universe. The laws of physics are observable; technology is predictable and readily controlled. The Force is neither controlled nor controlling—it is a part of life itself. Asking if it controls or can be controlled is like asking if a person controls his component cells, or the cells control him.
It is not known whether the Force has always been, came about as life evolved into intelligence, or if it coerced the evolution of intelligence. To the Jedi, it does not matter. It's enough to know that the Force is.
Source: REUP:146