As Quoted from the Wookieepedia: The Force was a metaphysical, binding, and ubiquitous power that held great importance for the Jedi and Sith monastic orders. Described by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as "an energy field created by all living things," some societies and organizations thought of the Force as a non-corporeal sentient entity that might be capable of intelligent thought, while others simply considered it something that could be manipulated and used as though it were a tool. The Force was restored to balance in 4 ABY by the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker.