Jennifer Trujillo
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Jennifer Trujillo commented on Shouldn't everybody from North America be "American?" on January 17, 2008, 6:22 AM
I wholeheartedly agree with that. Our grand American ego has gotten in the way of seeing the world as it truly is. Anyone from North, South or Central America is IN FACT an American and should be recognized as such. If we wish to be identified specifically with the United States, we might consider adapting to calling ourselves US citizens. Just a thought...
Jennifer Trujillo commented on Re: Who are you? on January 17, 2008, 5:54 AM
As a multiple personality I have spend countless hours pondering that question. Am I just the self that I am experiencing right now, or am I truly the sum of all of these other mind states put together despite their differing attitudes and desires. Obviously through all we know about this condition, nurture plays a signifigant role in who I have become, but how much of the inner desire to become something greater is nature. What leads some people who have survived tremendous atrocities to become the greatest inspirations of our time and others to take their lives. I imagine finding out who I am will be a long journey, but I do know that for some reason, be it nature or nurture, I am a survivor.
Jennifer Trujillo commented on What is your counsel? on January 17, 2008, 1:46 AM
Yes, being happy is a conscious choice and not always easy, but mindfulness of both yourself and the world we live in makes for a more hopeful outlook for the future of humanity. Despite what some people say I do not believe that Buddhism teaches us to stand by and watch the atrocities of the world, but rather to approach them with a more constructive, useful solution that does not involve the taking of life.
I live in Colorado, USA and hold advanced degrees in cultural anthropology and art history. I am a former ballet dancer but an injury 5 years ago forced me to give up my true passion. My current course of study has led me to human rights activism and international (esp UN) policy. I am a mother of one intellegent, enlightened 12 year old girl and have a loving husband. Both my daughter and I are aspiring Buddhists, but have great interest in comparitive religions. I like to think of myself as an open-minded individual. I enjoy listening and responding to people who are also open and willing to learn new ways of thinking. At heart, I am a teenager- I want to change the world, but have come to realize that in order for that to take place, we must all take what we have been given and add it to the sum of light to create the peace, and harmony that I know we as a race can achieve.
Jennifer Trujillo commented on What is your counsel? on January 17, 2008, 6:46 AM
Yes, being happy is a conscious choice and not always easy, but mindfulness of both yourself and the world we live in makes for a more hopeful outlook for the future of humanity. Despite what some people say I do not believe that Buddhism teaches us to stand by and watch the atrocities of the world, but rather to approach them with a more constructive, useful solution that does not involve the taking of life.