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Menopause Corner
We wish to say thank you to Carole Sousa. She has contributed articles to the newsletter for many years. Carole will be our Editor from now on and will no longer be a Contributor. Trish Wan has renamed her column Tales from Trish. She will continue to write occasional travel articles, but intersperse them with interesting tales such as the one featured in this issue. (Page 3) Congratulations! Youre a grandparent or soon to become one. Although this transition is less challenging than becoming a parent, it does have its challenges and joys. (Page 4) Is there a difference between name brand and generic drugs? (Page 5) Divine Nature and Inspirations The story behind the painting. (Page 7) How To Maintain Good Blood Pressure...For many people, blood pressure isnt something we think about every day. (Page 8)
The Power of Female Intuition rings a bell with me. Ive always had intuition, even scary at times (Page 9) and I found Making The Most Of Midlife quite interesting. (Page 10)
Editor
Carole Sousa
Contributors
Caroline Ivaliotis Monica Jones Trish Wan
Disclaimer: The information set forth in this pamphlet is not in ANY way (either written or implied) to substitute for and/or give medical advice to any person who reads this. It is only intended to share the emotional aspect of going through menopause. The Publisher
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You pass a store that has a dummy in rain gear sitting on a chair outside. You say Good Morning but then realize it's only a dummy so you laugh and move on your way. When you pass again,onyourwaybacktothecar,youseethedummyandthis timeyousayGoodAfternoon.WHO'STHEDUMMYNOW....
By Monica Jones
I believe each one of us is a divine being and capable of much more than we could possibly imagine. Kahlil Gibran in The Prophet writes about Crime and Punishment saying the wrong-doer cannot do wrong without the hidden will of you all. As I believe what Gibran says, I am challenging myself to reach beyond the drama of killings and violence to embark on a course of action that says: Lets move forward in peace and evolve to be all the goodness of who we are. So how does this show up in my work? Creating art is a process. I do not paint from my imagination. My work is based upon real subjects, often reflecting current events, my thoughts, beliefs and hopes at any given time. In 2010 I started creating the design elements for a painting portraying Palmetto Road and St. Monicas Road in a style similar to Vincent Van Goghs famous painting Starry Night. Ive always wanted to paint Bermudas 42nd Street in a positive light and after my friends nephew was killed by gang violence, I was compelled to paint it under the mantra of Live in Peace to show a fresh view of that neighbourhood. As I worked on the painting I remembered that New York Citys 42nd Street used to be an area of high crime. It now feels like an American retailing Mecca. I do not intend to say our own 42nd Street should replicate this change; rather it is my hope to inspire the element of turnaround and reconciliation to be embraced in our neighbourhoods with that community being a shining example. I have a deep reverence for the process of change. It is important to challenge and change our views of our environment, situations, neighbourhooods, violence and ourselves. The most painful experiences can be lifes greatest teachers. Poor choices do not denote a bad person, but bad choices, and by seeing people as worthy and equal, we can help them see themselves in a new light. It is the behavior we need to address and how we see the behavior rather than the people. By utilizing a stained glass style in the painting I was, and am, encouraging the viewer to see a neighbourhood associated with violence in a new light a sacred, divine and worthy subject of beauty. Stained glass style highlights the simplicity and sacred nature of our situation. I am communicating my sacred message: Our reason for being here is to evolve and the work of changing and evolving is sacred work. M.C. Eschers stylized patterns can sometimes be seen in my work allowing a theme to be incorporated without taking center stage. I include a bird pattern in the sky above the neighbourhood. Whether you see a sparrow or dove, it represents our interdependence and potential. Contd on page 8
Monica Jones is a Bermudian artist and writer. Monica paints in pastel, charcoal and encaustic. She lives in Bermuda with her husband Arthur (lifelong sweetheart and supporter) and three ducks. Monica has three children, two grandchildren, a son and daughter-in-law and grew up in Paget, Bermuda. Contact info: email runaway@northrock.bm if you would like to receive regular newsletters from the author and be added to the mailing list. Cell: 441-332-2753Website: http://www.monicajonesartist.com Copyright Monica (Smith) Jones
In the words of R. Kellys song: There are miracles in my life I must achieve; But first I know it starts inside of me; I believe I can fly; If I can see it, I can be it. Let us see and believe the best in all our neighbourhoods and people. This happens when we commit to change which involves reconciliation and equality. Change starts within each of us. Live in Peace is represented as a vision and I want to leave you with a few words from Mother Theresa: Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. (This article was originally published in the authors website in 2011)
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