East then South, across that desert that has seen people enter but never exit. Over that border that my family didn't see (or didn't recognize); a history I have no knowledge, a bloodline from the beginning of existence which is not written. I am disconnected from any remnants of where I come from. I can question if it's relevant to my existence, It may not make a difference as to my forward impetus. Nevertheless, I feel inclined to know where it all comes from, with anything that I'm into; this is just a little more important than an external interest though. Unfortunately there is problems with points of origin. I should probably discuss that with my family while they are still alive, seeming how it's hard to connect with the dead (it does happen from time to time in one way or another, it's just the problem with controlling and extracting information). Science would tell me a different story, though it might lack in areas of adventure or peril, it's possible that it could produce a vague geographical origin which is a start.
Neither of these are an imediate option so I will opt for the interet as my starting point. There is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
"Ciudad Guzman is an ecological and cultural center in Jalisco, Mexico. It is virtually surrounded by federally protected natural biospheres. The United Nations biosphere, Las Pinas, is located near to the city limits of Ciudad Guzman. The lakes and mountains are incredible natural resources of the country of Mexico. Ciudad Guzman is also a cultural center of Jalisco. Mexicans in this part of the world are known for the preservation of their cultural heritage and background, and you see evidence of it everywhere. The people of Ciudad Guzman boast that they are the birthplace of some of Mexico 's most famous writers and artists, the most famous being world renown artist Jose Clemento Orozco." according to the TEFL website.
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"Formerly called ZapotlAn el Grande, GuzmAn was the site of the pre-Columbian kingdom of ZapotlAn, which was conquered by the Spanish in 1526."
After reading the headline to an essay I started to question my quest; Titled:
“Bloody Guzmán”. Nuño Beltran de Guzmán: 14?? - 1550 by Shep Lencheck (http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slguzman.html). I proceed through fear or being uncomfortable. The last line of the essay reads, "Nuño Beltran de Guzmán is a blot on Mexican history. His only real contribution to Guadalajara is its name. The Indian population of Jalisco, aside from the Huichols, who live in poverty deep in the mountains, is miniscule. He decimated them. More than 400 years later, the indigenous people of Northern Mexico are still his victims." I don't know if this person is an ancestor of mine, but if he is, then I can understand why I'm here; a trail of blood on our feet. Should I feel ashamed? Yes. Should I carry that pain? No. I turn that pain into compassion and knowing that I can never return to history I can help the future of people anywhere that live under injustice.
Another essay compares him to Nazi leaders.
maybe I'll take a mycology tour instead. http://www.mexmush.com/about.htm
Neither of these are an imediate option so I will opt for the interet as my starting point. There is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
"Ciudad Guzman is an ecological and cultural center in Jalisco, Mexico. It is virtually surrounded by federally protected natural biospheres. The United Nations biosphere, Las Pinas, is located near to the city limits of Ciudad Guzman. The lakes and mountains are incredible natural resources of the country of Mexico. Ciudad Guzman is also a cultural center of Jalisco. Mexicans in this part of the world are known for the preservation of their cultural heritage and background, and you see evidence of it everywhere. The people of Ciudad Guzman boast that they are the birthplace of some of Mexico 's most famous writers and artists, the most famous being world renown artist Jose Clemento Orozco." according to the TEFL website.
More...
"Formerly called ZapotlAn el Grande, GuzmAn was the site of the pre-Columbian kingdom of ZapotlAn, which was conquered by the Spanish in 1526."
After reading the headline to an essay I started to question my quest; Titled:
“Bloody Guzmán”. Nuño Beltran de Guzmán: 14?? - 1550 by Shep Lencheck (http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/slenchek/slguzman.html). I proceed through fear or being uncomfortable. The last line of the essay reads, "Nuño Beltran de Guzmán is a blot on Mexican history. His only real contribution to Guadalajara is its name. The Indian population of Jalisco, aside from the Huichols, who live in poverty deep in the mountains, is miniscule. He decimated them. More than 400 years later, the indigenous people of Northern Mexico are still his victims." I don't know if this person is an ancestor of mine, but if he is, then I can understand why I'm here; a trail of blood on our feet. Should I feel ashamed? Yes. Should I carry that pain? No. I turn that pain into compassion and knowing that I can never return to history I can help the future of people anywhere that live under injustice.
Another essay compares him to Nazi leaders.
maybe I'll take a mycology tour instead. http://www.mexmush.com/about.htm