Merlyn Seeley
Merlyn is a freelance writer, expert advisor for natural health and herbalism and author of three books along the subjects that he writes on. He has been writing and sharing his knowledge about Buddhism, natural living, herbs, homesteading and the martial arts for 22 years now. In 1993 his poetry was chosen by the Poetry Guild to be published in an anthology that was published in both the UK and the USA. In 2010 he was chosen by Who's Who and the National Honor society for his work on natural living/health and the teachings of the Buddha.His writings will both inspire and teach you how you can live a better life.
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Buddhism, Natural Living, Poetry, Martial Arts, Herbs, Meditation, Homesteading, Breaking newsMotto
The fight that is won is the fight not fought.- Venerable Retsuzen ShikataAffiliations
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Cabin Stories: Ole RedSome of the breeds we wanted to raise were Silkie Bantams and true Bantams as well as Rhode Island Reds. See what happens when we try to raise them all together. The adventures never end.
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Cabin Stories: The Silkies and Bantams ArriveWe started out with just five rabbits and two baby ducks. Now the Bantams and Silkies have arrived. Here is the story.
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Cabin Stories: Krishna's First Litter of BabiesIt's been two seasons, and Krishna, the lone survivor of the group of rabbits we started out with at the Shikata Zen Homestead, is very large. Here is her story about her recent and first litter of babies.
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Afghanistan 10 Years Later, from the Eyes of Ex-Military IntelligenceI tell my perspective and involvement on this 10 year anniversary of the US Afghanistan war. -
Cabin Stories: Baby Flip FlopsAdventures of a new homesteading family as they try their hand at a new way of life that promises a better future for their children. -
Cabin Stories: The Recycled HoleA new way of life brings unexpected laughs and experiences as one family ventures out into homesteading as their new chosen lifestyle. -
Living Simpler Can Bring You Peace of MindPeople go their whole life not knowing why this or why that. They search for ways of making things better or stopping something from happening. All the while they never leave their comfort zone to look, hence they never find peace. -
Health Benefits of AcupunctureLearn what this ancient alternative to medicine can do for you. -
Organic Farming Helping Soldiers with PTSDWith the natural health and organic farming movement taking front and center, of course our soldiers are going to be the first in line to stand. Check out what going back to our roots is doing for our soldiers suffering with PTSD. -
New Study Shows Transcendental Meditation Helps SoldiersOur soldiers are coming home from war all messed up. The doctors have nothing that works to offer them. The far east has given us 3000 year old natural medicine that is working. Check this out to see how.
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Using the Five Elements in Your Martial ArtsThere are five elemental fighting styles they are earth, wind, water, fire and void. Question is, do you know how to employ them in your martial arts style? No, well then you will find this information useful.
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Women and the Martial Arts the Cure for the Common VictimNot many articles exist on women in the martial arts, this article is one that highlights this subject less looked at.
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Review of Teeter Creek Ivy Aid: Herbal Ivy RemedyLooking for a great herbal remedy for poison ivy, oak and sumac? Look no further than this product in review.
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Insight Meditation Found to Make Your Brain GrowThinking about learning to meditate? Here is an impressive reason to take up a life of meditation as soon as possible. Harvard Medical study. -
Advice from a Father to Fathers About Your Teen Daughter's First CrushThe teen years. Your daughter is no longer just a little girl. She is now growing up. What do you do when she tells you she is in love? Here is some advice from a father to fathers.
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How to Prepare Your Child for a Trip to JapanBefore venturing out of the country with your kids, you might want to prepare them for the changes they are going to encounter. Here is how you can do this for a trip to Japan.
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What is Emptiness and What Does it Mean to Contemplate It?At some point in your life there comes a time when you wonder if you are fulfilling your life's destiny. In this article we reveal what the enlightened mind knows about emptiness and life.
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Moving to a Self-sufficient Natural Lifestyle is More Important that EverOne homesteaders view on why it is more important than ever to become self sufficient and live a sustainable way of life.
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Remembering the Pain of Deepwater HorizonA year later we are still seeing the effects of the Deep Water Horizon disaster. How were you affected? Through my own eyes, we re-visit that dreadful day on this anniversary.
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Self-defense Basics: How to Properly Do and Use the Side KickAre you interested in the martial arts but can not afford it? Well here is a how to guide for one of the most basic kicks, the side kick.
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Be Your Own Chiropractor; Heal Yourself with YogaSuffering from lower back pain and can not find anything that works for the pain or fix? In this article we look at a very old techniques that are still in use by those that know the secrets and know that it works.
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Find Peace of Mind when You Read Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan MillmanHave you ever read a book that you feel has the ability to change people with merely it's words alone? Something so powerful it is hard to fathom how a man could have written it. This review talks about a book that meets that profile.
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Improving Your Eye-hand Coordination Using an Ancient TechniqueSo you have been practicing your martial art and you want to improve your skill but do not know where to look or start? Try this ancient technique and see what it can do for you and you skills!
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The Path of the Enlightened Martial ArtistTired of practicing your martial art and not getting to where you want to be in the art? You might want to start looking at your practice differently, in this article we will explore what it means to LIVE the art instead of just practice it.
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Training in the Martial Arts is a Lifestyle Not Just a Martial ArtMost people will go into the martial arts and just want to learn to block, kick and punch and never think about what the arts can do for them over all that. In this article we will explore what it means to look deeper into your martial arts training.
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The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners: SucraloseThose little packets of water flavoring's, have you ever read what was in that? Artificial sweeteners, this article will enlighten you to the truth about one of the most popular ones used in those products and a lot more.
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New Products Sweetened with Herbal Stevia Threaten Line of Artificial SweetenersFor years artificial sweeteners had the spotlight, now there is a new star arising, herbal Stevia, read what it is replacing now and where it has been seen showing up lately. Good news for natural health enthusiasts.
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Using Martial Arts Training to Get the Weight OffLooking for a way to lose weight, get in shape and not have to take diet pills or go on a temporary diet? Your answer may lie in this age old secret that has never been proven wrong.
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Safety in the Martial Arts Should Never Be an IssueNews about children dying in martial arts training in Japan last month spurred this article which talks about what is unfortunately being seen more and more and what should be done to protect your kids during martial arts training.
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Develop More Focus Through MeditationTraining in the martial arts is just not complete without good focus training, the best focus training is meditation. This article will talk about developing your focus through meditation.
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How to Deal with Anger from Others and Within Ourselves as a BuddhistHave you ever wondered what Buddhism teaches about how to deal with your inner anger as well as anger against you from others? Well the author in this article reveals the teachings of Buddhism on this subject.
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New Study Shows Meditation is a Natural Remedy for PainRecent scientific evidence suggests that meditation may be stronger than pain pills.
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Self-defense Basics: How to Properly Do and Use the Front KickAfter 22 years of martial arts practice I have started putting all my knowledge on paper and sharing it with those that would benefit from it. In this basic lesson you will learn to use the front kick properly.
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Hiking the Georgia Section of the Famous Appalachian TrailHave you ever wondered what it must be like to hike the famous Appalachian Trail? Here in this article I take you on a brief discovery of the trail from an experienced point of view.
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The Dharma is Free and it Matters Not What School You Study InWhat did the Buddha say about the dharma and teaching it to the world? Some people are making a profit off the teachings of the Buddha. In this article we explore whether this is right or wrong.
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Women's Health and Fitness and Herbs-Evening PrimroseEvery month women are faced with that dreaded time of nature. Taking prescription drugs and OTC drugs can be less than beneficial. Here is a natural remedy that may surprise you about how well it works.
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How to Do Mindfulness of Breathing MeditationWith the ever growing interest about meditation and the ever growing scientific proof of the health benefits of meditation maybe it's time you learned to meditate. Here is how to do the mindfulness meditation.
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Buddhism and Tai Chi: The Benefits of Practice Part 2Part 2 to the series titled "Buddhism and Tai Chi", we continue to explore the benefits of adding this meditative martial art to your daily Buddhism practice.
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Buddhism and Tai Chi: The Benefits of Practice Part 3Part 3 of the series Buddhism and Tai Chi will teach you the benefits of adding this meditative art to your daily Buddhism practice and some views the Harvard Medical School has on the art.
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Buddhism and Tai Chi: The Benefits Part 1This article is part 1 of 3 in a series that looks at the relationship between the Buddhist practitioner and the practice of Tai Chi in detail.
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Purchasing Land in Today's Economy: It's a Buyer's MarketWhat if you could buy land online with a deposit amount you choose and as low as $300 with an easy interest rate that again you choose and not have to worry about your credit even being checked? In this article I will talk about just how this is possible.
