Bridget menezes biography

THE passing of Datuk Bridget Menezes (pic) on May 24, came as a shock to many who knew her well.

As a self-empowerment guru and author, she was the doyen of high society in the early nineties up to 2019, a much sought-after speaker, popular for her ability to bring laughter and happiness wherever she went, with her ready smile and a twinkle in her eye.

Her weekly column in theSun, “Be Light” ran for 10 years and was original in every way, as it showed a pathway to happiness, improving mental health and living a life of harmony.

It came at a much-needed time when people were searching for pathways to happiness through meditation or yoga.

Her transformation from a hip-swinging mini-skirted piano teacher, who taught for over 40 years, was much loved by her students for her unorthodox yet disciplined method of teaching, which endeared her to students and parents.

It was Paul Menezes, her youngest son who introduced her to the