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	<title>Bushido Code-The Warrior&#039;s Way of Life</title>
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	<description>How to Apply the Japanese Code of The Samurai, to Our Everyday Lives.</description>
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		<title>Poetry and The Samurai</title>
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During times of peace in Japan, the role of the Samurai changed from a warrior status to more of a bureaucratic role. More of their focus was being devoted to personal accomplishments and cultural matters rather than training exclusively for combat. The Samurai used their skills in self-discipline and the martial arts to help them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On Being Ready for Combat</title>
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When you go out your door, it is like seeing an enemy. Since you are a professional warrior and wear swords at your side, you should never forget the spirit of combat at any time. 1

 
 
Not Forgetting Combat was mandatory for Samurai in feudal Japan for death was always on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calligraphy and Sumi-e: Art, Discipline and the Samurai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Vangi Cathcart
(guest blogger)

There is a legend claiming that the Samurai warriors practiced calligraphy daily in order to develop their skills in swordsmanship. This art form requires discipline, strength, focus and awareness—skills necessary for a warrior. Calligraphy was taught and practiced by Asian youths in their early years. Calligraphy can be compared with our alphabet. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/calligraphy-sumi-e-art-discipline/</link>
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		<title>The Code of Horsemanship</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“In olden times, they say, warriors of all ranks considered archery and horsemanship the highest martial arts.”1 
In early civilization, horses became a technological resource for people to get from one place to another faster than on foot. Horses carried much more than a man could carry on his back and a warrior on a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/the-code-of-horsemanship/</link>
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		<title>Being Frugal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are coexisting in a highly competitive world and are pressured to try and keep up—to look the part of the successful professional, perfect spouse, and dutiful parent. There is always even bigger and better technology than what we bought months before, and so we want to have the newest and latest of everything. We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/being-frugal/</link>
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		<title>Microwave Cooking and Processed Foods</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My son’s friend was over this weekend for the first time, and he made a comment curiously saying, “I’m surprised to see you don’t have a microwave.” Well, my response was polite but somewhat defensive as I answered, “We did have one once, but it broke.
I like to cook on the stove, so we never [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Soy Pudding (Asian Soy Soup) Recipe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This soup is incredibly easy, delicious and nutritious. Not to mention that it is also extremely versatile. Once the base ingredients are ready, everyone in the whole family can flavor their individual soups the way they like them.]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/soy-pudding-asian-soy-soup-recipe/</link>
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		<title>Simplify Your Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Get Organized and Create More Quality Time
 Do you find yourself feeling tense and anxious for no apparent reason? I made a commitment to myself several years ago to try and determine what was causing me stress, and I finally realized that I was feeling chaos from my external environment. Imagine-my external world was causing my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/simplify-your-life/</link>
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		<title>Life is a Toll Road</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Life is a toll road and everyone pays the toll in one way or another.  What this means is, in life, everything you do has its price.  Every action or choice you make throughout your existence has consequences or results that have a direct impact on who you are and the outcome of your life. The choices you make determine how you pay the toll on the road of life.

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		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/life-is-a-toll-road/</link>
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		<title>Zen Meditation for Beginners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Zen and the Bushido
 
What separates us from the Japanese Samurai Warriors of the past? The Samurai approached each day as if it were their last. They thought about death often and consequently lived each day with a heightened sense of awareness. They treated people with the utmost respect. If you knew that today was your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thewarriorswayoflife.com/zen-meditation-for-beginners/</link>
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