The law of karma, says only this: `for every event that occurs, there will follow another event whose existence was caused by the first, and this second event will be pleasant or unpleasant according as its cause was skillful or unskillful.' A skillful event is one that is not accompanied by craving, resistance or delusions; an unskillful event is one that is accompanied by any one of those things. (Events are not skillful in themselves, but are so called only in virtue of the mental events that occur with them
Therefore, the law of Karma teaches that responsibility for unskillful actions is born by the person who commits them.
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About Me
- Jen Bruno
- Southwick, MA, United States
- Jennifer Bruno is an emerging artist from Southwick, Massachusetts who paints primarily with acrylics and who loves to explore texture as well as color. Jennifer continues to explore artistic mediums, methods and subject matter. She says, “Throughout my art career, I continue to explore new ideas, push myself to paint with bolder colors, more dynamic strokes, interesting pattern or exciting compositions. I strive to make my work stimulating and bold.” Her art is about life,as well as a way of sharing stories and emotions. Art provides a base where Jennifer can practice letting go and living in the present. She is still learning and growing as an individual and her art constitutes that experience. It is a reflection of her true self and defines her as a highly unique artist.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Autumn Light Studio & Gallery Solo Show 28Jan
My solo show at Autumn Light Studio & Gallery last Saturday night 28Feb was great. I got to see familiar faces from work and from the past. Very nice social event and art exhibit. Here are some pictures from the show.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
New Years Resolutions..
I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I love the intention behind resolutions—the idea that you can suddenly turn over a new leaf and change all the things you don’t like about your life. I think I usually bomb on mine because I set the bar too high. Durring this past year I think I groomed myself for the new year 2012 so...I am ready!
I am going to appreciate the beauty, kindness, warmth, and good intentions of people around me. People are never going to say exactly the right thing or do exactly what I’d like for them to do in the moment. But that doesn’t mean they’re not amazing people who want the best for me—and that’s pretty amazing no matter how many times they put their feet in their mouths.
Reflect on my accomplishments. Am I exactly where I want to be in my life/career/relationships? No way. But look at all the things I have accomplished! And look at the exciting journey I have ahead of me as I work toward the life I want to live and become the person I want to be.
Have more fun. Life is too short to spend it doing things you hate and hating the things you do. This year, I want to have more fun at every little task—no matter how menial or mundane.
I am going to appreciate the beauty, kindness, warmth, and good intentions of people around me. People are never going to say exactly the right thing or do exactly what I’d like for them to do in the moment. But that doesn’t mean they’re not amazing people who want the best for me—and that’s pretty amazing no matter how many times they put their feet in their mouths.
Reflect on my accomplishments. Am I exactly where I want to be in my life/career/relationships? No way. But look at all the things I have accomplished! And look at the exciting journey I have ahead of me as I work toward the life I want to live and become the person I want to be.
Have more fun. Life is too short to spend it doing things you hate and hating the things you do. This year, I want to have more fun at every little task—no matter how menial or mundane.
Moo-Less Chocolate Pie Recipe
Ingredients
13 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup coffee liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound silken tofu, drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate wafer crust, recipe follows
Directions
Place enough water in the bottom of a 4-quart saucepan to come 1 inch up the sides. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Melt the chocolate chips with the liqueur and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over the simmering water, stirring often with a rubber or silicone spatula. Combine the tofu, chocolate mixture and honey in a blender or food processor and spin until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the filling sets firm.
Chocolate Wafer Crust: I bought a store made graham cracker crust..just as good!
6 1/2 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
1 tablespoon sugar
3 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spin the cookies and sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs. Then drizzle in the butter, pulsing to combine. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan.
Bake on the middle rack of the oven until crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.
A little of this and that
OK holidays are practically over I've been officially on vacation from work since last Wednesday and I think I've been pretty productive ..except for my painting I have a BLOCK! IDK nor do I care today because I have painted and painted and painted and baked and baked and baked (last week) cleaned and basically glued all the little pieces of my life in my home together that seem to fall apart while I am out of the house 12 hours a day all year. I've been to my yoga classes almost every day and I'm really sore but nothing feels better than accomplishing a pose that just seemed so unattainable and I swear I am 2 inches taller! Forward head to knee sitting bend, that's right I layed flat on my legs like a pancake..and boy do I feel it today, two days in a row. Today was like a high speed bootcamp class..awesome! Yesterday morning I went to the town hall and was sworn in as a member of the Southwick Cultural Council. Now I'm almost official I have to take a government ethics test online print the certificate and bring it back. I've really been focusing on my diet, I made this delicious tofu silken chocolate pie...the earthy crunchy stuff is really good if you make it right, it was better than a regular chocolate pie even my kids ate it and loved it. I think I might post that recipe! So over all a very healing vacation. I'll be super charged for the new year :)
Friday, December 23, 2011
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