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Erick Mead wrote:
So the question:
Does desire for power help or impair the learning or operation of Aiki as O Sensei understood it?
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" as O Sensei understood it".
On a physical level ( body ), yes because powering a technique uses the muscles and tendons differently in a functional way then using aiki does.
On a mental (mind ) level, Maybe yes maybe no, depending on whether you are trying to help or hinder.
On a spiritual level, as goes the body and mind so goes the spirit.
David