Ah, yes. The Force is an energy field that is produced by everything in the known universe. Plants, animals, people, planets, stars, even galaxies. It binds together everything, and yes, it does have a will.
The best way I could think to describe it to someone not from the Galaxy is to think of it as the will of the universe.

I hope you understand what I mean. Its not easily put into words. And yes, certain individuals have an aptitude for manipulating those energies. Some are subtle, some are not.