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What’s New
We’re back and I hope you, and with your family and friends have had some great moments at the beach, visits to the parks, rivers, and lakes this summer season. Also taking advantage of all the activities of music, art, street fairs, farmers markets, and of course backyard barbeques. You certainly want to have fun in the sun, as long as it’s not scorching you. Global warming sometimes doesn’t give us much warning and we must quickly adjust our plans. Please don’t take life for granted and always have a backup plan.
I returned from a very exciting trip to Havana, Cuba where I performed with high school musicians aged 15 to 19 of the National School of the Arts under the direction of Professors Janio Abreu and Emir Santa Cruz. It truly was a wonderful experience performing with 39 great young talented students. Yes, we traveled to Cuba, under educational visas. Yes, they have many food and product shortages, but they are slowly going through some easing of restrictions with visible imports of shoes and urban fashion clothing. I saw phones in the hands of some millennials walking along the streets where you can see gentrification of the old colonial buildings among brand new hotels soon to be completed. People continue to struggle but hopefully a transformation for the better is coming.
Along with toothbrushes and candies, and other useful items, I brought musical charts of mambo and bolero for the students to learn compositions that were composed by Cubans but had not been performed due to the students' curriculum of European classical training. They now had the opportunity to learn the romantic and fiery Cuban cinema music of the 30 – 50’s, as well as newer repertoire for the first time! The faces of the students were all smiles of pride as we rehearsed for three performances. Sharing does inspire change because as we offered tips to each young musician, they could immediately adapt and improve their musicianship. By the end of the three rehearsals and three performances everyone was a star. The students were so happy, so thrilled to have had the opportunity to perform at such a prestigious theater. When it was showtime, they gave their all for the wonderful performances that were so well received.
Love of music brought us together - students, professors, the audience, and me as the vocalist - which produced brimming smiles on every single person in the historic Marti Theater and the FAC – Fábrica de Arte Cubano, an interdisciplinary expression space for art and music.
I’m sure that many of these young musicians will go on to be professional musicians. It all comes from sharing knowledge, sharing tools, and sharing love.
Peace is Love,
Adela
MENTORING AND EMPOWERING LATINAS
As we re-engage in this fast-paced world, where days pass too quickly and work never ends, we still need to learn and grow. Whether it’s about ourselves, our family, or our job, we continue to gather information about our culture and our understanding of who we are and where we want to go. With 20 Latin American countries and the 37 million women who identify as Hispanic/Latinas in the United States of America, there’s much to share on how they have taken their steps forward to improve their lives and of their family.
From crossing the border with no shoes, to being a U.S.A. born Latina, or living in the Latin American country where you were born, or wherever life circumstances have led us, We March On!
LEARN, LIVE, AND GROW
Some of you are dreaming of a career. Others are working on a degree or studying to get a necessary license. Then again, many of us are already working or at home caring for the family. We can be empowered and share the power with those around us. No matter what type of work we want or already have, we have the power to share and grow. We have dreamers in school or working and looking for a better opportunity. After all, how many opportunities of work are out there if we have the training or willing to get trained, and what’s stopping us from moving forward? For “Dreamers” it’s a legal document, but that doesn’t stop them from moving forward – they keep training, they stay informed, and they participate in events that may open the opportunity to citizenship. We know we need talented workers as we see the “Help Wanted” or “We’re Hiring” signs everywhere we go as well as online. Be open for an inspiration or motivation or an experience to move forward.
Employees are needed in so many fields such as health care, education, the environment, green energy, engineering, construction, IT (information technology), technology, entertainment, and so much more - like business and in services. Sometimes we’re not sure what we want due to a lack of exposure to the various possibilities. Sometimes we need a little help to see around us and see what’s available - Someone to help us open our eyes. No matter at what age, we all could use a little help. Be supportive of one another and the good will feed your soul and good karma will clear the way to move forward.
Seeking a mentor is a very valuable step for guidance or hearing from someone else’s experience. Sometimes we need someone to encourage us into following our dream. Sometimes we need someone to tell us we’re on the right path or just someone to listen. Share your story or your question. Come in and join us. Be mentored or be mentor.
BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY
The world doesn’t stop moving. Join us to learn and share. Let’s empower each other to build an inspiring community. Read the profiles of our Latinas presented here. You’ll learn of early warriors helping to shape their countries, Afro-Latinas that were ignored and are now gaining recognition, Latinas in the arts, as writers and in music, and in science and government and even in space. As well as Presidents in Latin America, and as a Supreme Court Justice in the United States. Let us not forget the history of the Latinas of the past, and the present, that can stir our passion for achieving our roles of the future.
Adela Dalto, M.A., is a Professional Counselor offering her services as a mentor to help inform and inspire you. Want to offer your services here at MujeresLatinas.com? Want to share your story? Ask someone you know to share their story. Want to sell in our Boutique? Write to us at: [email protected].
Laura Chinchilla, President of Costa Rica 2010-2014, Gonzalo Morales Suárez
STRETCH LIKE NO ONE’S WATCHING - WHY NOT?
Want to make a change. Need to refresh your mind and reshape your body?
Get up and S-T-R-E-T-C-H!
Exercise is invaluable for staying healthy and happy in our lives. So, get moving and get fit, with a few minutes of exercise in your daily life. All you need is 20 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week to make a difference. Pick out 5 of your favorite love songs and start stretching and sing along. Singing helps build your breathing capacity. More oxygen in your body helps more cells to rebuild. Start slow and build up – maybe start with 2 songs and stretch that body out, then increase as you can. If you want to pick up the pace, check out our dance tune Tu Calor in the Heroina Latina CD available in the Boutique. You’ll be a heroine in everyone’s eyes in no time.
Sit on the floor and reach for those toes. Stretch those legs out as far as you can go. Stretch those arms out to the side then twist. Stand and reach for the sky, then twist from side to side. When you stretch you feel alive! When you dance you feel happy! Try raising your knees to your chest like you’re in a marching band. Stretching to music makes it easier!
Can’t stretch because your joints hurt? See a doctor first and find out your limitations. We all need to know our body best. Try standing with your back against a wall and run your arms stretched out along the wall from head down to the sides of your thighs - like making wings in the snow. This can help release the tension in your shoulders and the bass of the neck. Sit in a chair and raise those arms in the air. Reach for the stars and soon you’ll be a star– feeling and looking great. You will find happiness stretching and breathing deeply. Have fun!
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As the weeks go by, we will be adding more profiles of Latinas we have discovered who can inspire others with the same interests from music to science. New stories, new experiences, new testimonials that have helped Latinas to stay motivated and moving forward - Adelante!
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