Picture Perfect


In a world filled with cliched notions about beauty , intellect and even happiness , the life and art of Frida Kahlo is a beacon of  light . A Mexican artist , Frida was crippled by polio when she was six and was involved in a bus accident at eighteen which rendered her bedridden .She underwent multiple surgeries to recover but what remained intact was her will and her love for Painting .

Frida painted many self portraits in her brief life . Armed with a bushy unibrow and a pronounced limp , Frida did not confirm to the society ’s idea of beauty and her life was hardly an epitome of joy .Yet her portraits are full of bright and vibrant colours and not dull melancholic hues .To me that signifies immense self confidence and self worth .

The portrait of Frida wearing a necklace of thorns with a hummingbird hanging while a monkey and cat are gnawing at it caught my attention .A powerful piece , to me the necklace of thorns signifies self doubt that plague us sometimes preventing us from giving our best . The monkey and cat represent strong will and positive people who encourage us to break free from the shackles of self doubt and become the best version of ourselves .

Frida’s self portraits seem to tell me that I may be pleasantly plump ,probably overweight and autistic -but I am picture perfect the way I am .




 Image courtesy: https://images.app.goo.gl/wgB1nuC7Ncdhrmgi7

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  1. Shashi RaoNovember 26, 2021 at 9:33 PM

    Powerful thoughts beautifully expressed, Aditi. It's a joy to read you!

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanNovember 27, 2021 at 1:18 AM

      Thank you Shashi Aunty. Happy that you read the blog and liked it

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  2. AnandNovember 26, 2021 at 9:53 PM

    Beautifully put! People will see what they want to see. We can’t change them. But yes definitely we can change ourselves to see what a beautiful creation each one of us are in our own unique ways! After the 50 trillion cells in our bodies are working relentlessly to keep us safe and the least we could do is to acknowledge the same with gratitude :)

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  3. GopiNovember 26, 2021 at 9:55 PM

    Very insightful! Gave me a new perspective with which to view this!

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanNovember 27, 2021 at 1:24 AM

      The beauty of great art lies in the many meanings that it conveys.glad you like my perspective

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  4. vijiNovember 27, 2021 at 12:20 AM

    Dear Aditi, Your perspective is so refreshing. Thank you

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  5. MeeraNovember 27, 2021 at 2:46 AM

    Very beautifully presented... very neat and crisp writing. Loved reading it dear...

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanNovember 27, 2021 at 10:04 PM

      Thank you. Do like my Facebook page Small step big thought and stay updated on my blogs

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  6. Venkatesh GovindarajanNovember 27, 2021 at 4:09 AM

    Dear Aditi,

    Life is a blessing. We have to celebrate every breath of our life. Each of us is made differently. Whatever be our personal limitations, yet we can make a meaningful contribution to the people and all other forms of life, all around us. We can spread love and happiness to all the living beings in our world. Human beings, animals, birds, trees plants, flowers. In the process, the more happiness we give, the more happiness we get back in return, as that I believe, is the law of nature. You are on this right path, Dear Aditi, and you have expressed your personal belief with regard to this 'law of nature', of giving, sharing, caring and spreading love and happiness, to one and all, most beautifully. Please continue to explore your wonderful world, Dear Aditi, and each one of us, your equal partners, in this wonderful journey of ours, would share our beautiful and meaningful world with you. Let us all continue this enjoyable journey of ours, together. Good day, Dear Aditi.

    Venkatesh Govindarajan.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanNovember 27, 2021 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you for your kind words and for encouraging me by reading my perspective and providing feedback.It takes people of different kinds to make this world and we autistic people are different not less

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  7. Srinivasa KodimelaNovember 27, 2021 at 5:17 AM

    Great story and refreshing thoughts. So well articulated, best wishes

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  8. UnknownNovember 27, 2021 at 10:41 PM

    Beautifully penned . Great job aditi !

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  9. RemyaNovember 28, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    What a beautiful observation and thought provoking words.... Aditi thank you so much dear... I have no words to express my happiness and pride after reading this... Keep writing... God bless you.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanNovember 28, 2021 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you Ramya Aunty for reading my perspective and for believing in the thinking mind behind the facade of autism

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  10. Rupali KalateNovember 29, 2021 at 1:51 AM

    Nice articulation and great concept. Looking forward for more articles/stories/blogs.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 1, 2021 at 9:39 PM

      Thank you. Do like my Facebook page small step big thought to stay updated about my latest blogs

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  11. VarshaDecember 7, 2021 at 10:44 PM

    Another mind blowing piece Aditi 🥰 Loved reading the parallels you drew and perspective.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 8, 2021 at 8:40 PM

      Thank you Varsha madam….one of the most positive persons I know

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