“These folk attempt to use their powers of Ki extension to guide the innocent, protect the vulnerable, and to effect real changes for the common good.”

In Japanese, the word “intention” may be “ikou” or “ishi.” This may simply describe a simple purpose or wish, or it could represent a firm and resolute desire for a specific result or goal. It may remain a wish, or be transformed by action.

The Japanese word “Ki” may be translated and used in a myriad of ways, from the simplistic to the intricately convoluted. `Most people accept a translation of “mind, intention, or purpose”. If so, this may become a trap for the uninitiated, as the Japanese language is not necessarily “user friendly,” nor primarily intended to convey reasoned ideas or authenticated information, but to buttress the underpinnings of Japanese societal structure, to cement the need for conformity from all classes within society, and to enforce clear and often strict standards of social behavior, and their uncompromising compliance from all affected and involved.

The power of Ki applied with intent, may well function similarly to a wave of impulse energy, for example, a tsunami event. The difference may well be that, while a tsunami may be mindless as to its agenda, the will to purposely apply Ki energy actually serves as the mindful vehicle to facilitate the true intent and agenda of the one who decides to act with a specific purpose. The stronger the exercise of such a will, the more impact it will have on those on whom it is exercised, including the one exercising this activity.

Most instances of someone utilizing his or her “KI”, appears to be mainly occurring for the purpose of confidently demonstrating some ability to impress, or to be acting out some closely held comviction. It usually follows that such an activity will not necessarily validate or substantiate any proven principle of Aiki, or end up with any meaningful or a result oriented purpose.
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