Frida Kahlo: Transformation and Healing through Creativity

So many of us are captivated by Frida Kahlo, I know I am!  Her culture, creativity, her life story, it enthralls and inspires.  I believe there’s something in the collective right now that connects to her on so many levels, which is why she’s now an icon in pop-culture and images of her are everywhere.

Now more than ever, I feel her Spirit and the archetype of her life journey, coming up in the energetic field to teach and heal us during this challenging time.

Frida endured extreme physical and emotional pain and injury during her life, and learned to paint during her convalescence after a terrible bus accident at age 18. 

Many of her paintings are self-portraits, and I believe that they partly stand out because of the raw pain and suffering that is so openly revealed in her images. 

In Kundalini Mediumship, one of the key elements of deep healing is the transformation of a wound by going in and exploring the painful and uncomfortable places inside; including the event, emotions, and beliefs that we carry from that wounded place.  In order to transform this wound into healing, and ultimately to connection with Spirit, we have to be willing to break through our walls and defenses and feel into our own vulnerability and suffering.

I believe that Frida did this over and over during her lifetime, not just exploring the pain of her physical injuries, in her relationships to others and to Spirit.  From that place of deep wounding, Frida transformed her suffering into incredible works of art which I believe are true Divine Manifestations of her wound transformed. 

Now more than ever in our current state of quarantine and isolation, we have an incredible opportunity to explore our own wounds, pain and injuries, and use creative expression to transform our pain to healing and connect with Spirit.

With the typical pace of life for most of us, quiet and solitude are rarely available, but in this stillness and “convalescence” where we are trapped, sequestered, and unable to lean into our normal habits and strategies for daily living, we can make a conscious effort to allow ourselves to creatively express and connect to Spirit.

In doing my own Energy Work lately, Frida’s energy and archetype keeps coming through, over and over, to help us understand the opportunity for Creative Genius that comes from exploring our painful patterns and wounding.

I encourage you to look at pictures of Frida, learn about her life, and connect with her Spirit in your own Energy Work and meditations.  She has so much beauty, strength, and wisdom to offer us during this time, I hope you can feel her with you.