Day 1, An author, artist, and musician you are thankful for.
Author Louise M. Wisechild is a phenomenal person of courage and strength. In her books
Obsidian Mirror and
The Mother I Carry, she shares with us her recovery from a most traumatic childhood of incest and mental abuse to the rediscovery of Self. She has changed her name to protect her own innocence and re-establish Self. Her works are courageous and powerful. A necessary step in Self fulfilment. A quote I often say to self is: "When you take a full breath, you claim your right to live."
Artist Frida Kahlo is a powerful woman, artist, and person. Born in Mexico City, Mexico on July 6, 1907, a natural talent to visual arts was not diminished when at 17 yrs of age she was in a near fatal bus accident that left her in continual pain for the rest of her outstanding life as one of Mexico's greatest artists. Later becoming politically active and married fellow communist artist
Diego Rivera in 1929. She exhibited her paintings in Paris and Mexico before her death in 1958. (paraphrased from biography.com)
I was first exposed to Frida's incredible life is in the film
Frida with Salma Hayek as Frida. This outstanding film gives a glimpse into the true Spirit of Frida Kahlo. Vibrant, passionate, inspirational are just a few words that come to mind as I recall the life and film of Frida Kahlo.
Musician Jewel is an inspiration to many with her folk music depicting passionate and tragic life experience. Her work has been a source of both comfort and inspiration. For a full look at her life, please follow this link:
http://www.biography.com/people/jewel-224921
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