"I paint self-portraits because I am the person I know best." — Frida Kahlo
I paint self-portraits because I am the person I know best.
What This Quote Means
Truth may be uncomfortable, but it is always more useful than comfortable illusion.
About Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her intensely personal self-portraits and works inspired by the folk art of Mexico.
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) transformed personal suffering and Mexican identity into powerfully original art that has become a global symbol of resilience.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Honest inventory
Be truthful with yourself about one area where you have been in denial.
Speak truth
Share an honest thought that you have been holding back.
Seek truth
Question one assumption you have been taking for granted.
Reflection Questions
- Where am I being less than honest with myself?
- What truth am I avoiding that could set me free?
- How does living truthfully affect my relationships?
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