The Force is an energy field surrounding all living things and generated by organic matter, accessed through communications with midi-chlorians, a microscopic life form that resides within all living cells. By harnessing the power of the Force, the Jedi, the Sith, and others sensitive to this mysterious spiritual energy may gain access to heightened awareness, extrasensory perception, and other abilities, like levitating objects and accessing visions of the potential future. Existing as both the living Force and the cosmic Force, this mystical energy ultimately exists to provide balance to the galaxy.