Dear Reader, As if a runny nose, coughing, and a sore throat weren't bad enough, you and millions of others coping with a cold can't even savor the flavor of homemade soup. Your inability to taste anything when you have a cold is closely related to all the sniffling that keeps you inside and under the blankets.
Hopi Spiral Symbol. The Hopi spiral meaning also fits in with the theme of journeying along the right path through life. This Hopi symbolic meaning represents the lengthy treks and journeys that a tribe has made â thus, it is not completely unique to the Hopi people.
It is a word that can be heard in traditional Japanese martial arts classes around the world. This article looks at why martial artists shout it, what it actually means and why it is more complex than a simple shout. The word Kiai is comprised of the two Japanese Kanji-Ki (æ°) and Ai (å). Let's take a look at their meanings... Ki-is a symbol of spirit, mind, energy, force. Ai-is a contraction of the verb 'awasu' which literally means 'to unite'. Evidently the word Kiai means 'Spirit United'. It is important to note that the key character is Ki (æ°).