"The first thing that a force user needs to do is extend his energy into the surrounding area. Users like us are unique. Unlike other kinds of talent which can be manifested within the body, our skill is something that needs a medium to interact and our mind and body to control."
Jake's mind was force-filled with this information about the first stage. Extending one's energy to the surrounding area was quite an easy task to achieve since it only meant that the user needed to release his aura. The essence behind Alan's instruction was the ability to maintain the flow for an extended period.
"If we logically think about this, extending one's energy would provide a minor grasp over the surrounding. No matter how powerful someone is, they are bound to have a limit ti their energy reserves. If that is the case, then rather than extending mana carelessly, I think the objective is to use the minimum amount of energy and spread it to the maximum area."
