She is learning maybe the heartbreak, for the first time, of being left alone because Baylan is her family and working for him and working with him, getting to know his world, is the only admiration and love she's ever known. There's a lot of turmoil ... and we see her break down more and more. —I think what captures the character ... is the very end. Her being on the hill and raising her lightsaber captures her essence in many ways. —Ivanna Sakhno, LACC 2023
Now, I know this has probably been already though of but... I wanted to do my own take on this one so...
Jedi and their kyber crystals. Let's go!
I have a few ideas about this one.
First: the kyber crystal to a jedi is what armour is to Mandalorian. And it's been something that has been talked about and written about some. But I don't think it's mentioned and/or used more so here I am.
Second: to touch a kyber is like interacting with Jedi's soul. This is the biggest vulnerability a jedi can show, to anyone. So it is usually considered rude to even ask to see the kyber. That's why the gathering is such an important thing. Bc the babies of the family are getting their souls or the vessel which their soul shall inhibit. As such, the construction and taking care of a saber is also a private family affair.
Third: the kyber is quite literally the physical representation/body/vessel of a Jedi's soul. The Jedi have instincts (at least the Senior Padawans and above bc the little ones need to learn first) to protect their light saber, their crystal and thus the very vessel of their soul outside of their bodies. As such, it not only is their life but also a vulnerable part of themselves. So when a jedi lets you even touch their light saber it means they trust you with their kyber, their soul, their very being. And I think that's beautiful.
And with that, watch as Obi-wan let's Cody hold his saber, and Anakin giving Padme his during Clone Wars. And suddenly it's much more emotional and important.