Hansei
The Reflect phase of the Ishi Spiral: structured reflection aimed at correction.
Hansei works in 2 modes: alongside execution, as monitoring, and as the reckoning at the end of a horizon.
The reckoning restates the original Ishi in its exact terms, separates the quality of the decision from the quality of the outcome, and ends in a verdict: Recommit, Pivot or Release. After an Abort, a prompt Hansei follows against the original Ishi, once emotions have cooled.
Reflection that does not alter the next cycle is self-indulgence.
The Hansei Card asks 5 questions, in this order:
- Intent: was it sound?
- What did practice reveal?
- What did you adjust, hold or abort?
- Outcome?
- Next Ishi?
