How Are You Coloring Your Life?
July 11, 2020 by Marialena Lamprianidis
There are many aspects of our identity that we have little control over, like certain physical characteristics and personality traits.
However, we as humans are rightfully unsatisfied with our “base" appearance, and have mastered the art of self-determined identity through decoration. We fill our lives with patterns and colors that we are drawn to as a way of expressing ourselves.
You may be someone whose home is filled by every color of the rainbow, and then some, or you may be someone whose wardrobe guards fabrics dyed in strictly cool tones. Whether knowingly or unconsciously, you have likely assigned yourself a color scheme that you live by, and as any great artist knows, color goes beyond aesthetic and into meaning.
When looking into the meaning of the colors that you surround yourself with, you not only grasp a better understanding of yourself, but you are able to see the impact that they have in your life. Aligning yourself with colors that completely represent you and bring out the the most positive emotions within you is vital.
So, how are you coloring your life?
Blue
Blue brings you to t he sea and sky, and just like those elements, it is associated with depth and stability. It is a symbol for trust and loyalty, but also wisdom, confidence, and the divine. Blue is also considered to be beneficial to the mind and body. It is such a peace-evoking color that it is said to produce calming effects for humans.
Orange
Orange is a combination of passionate red and playful yellow, often associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Like autumn, where orange is the most evident, the color represents creation (or creativity), stimulation, determination, and happiness.
Orange
Orange is a combination of passionate red and playful yellow, often associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Like autumn, where orange is the most evident, the color represents creation (or creativity), stimulation, determination, and happiness.
Green
Green is naturally associated with the outdoors and symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. It is also strongly tied to feelings of safety, and is acknowledged as a healing color, encouraging balance and mental well-being.
Yellow
Being thought of as one of the most positive colors, yellow is a symbol for freshness, joy, and intelligence. Yellow helps to clear the mind and stimulate curiosity, and is typically used in color therapy to reduce stress.
Purple
Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. The color purple can be representative of royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. It is a color that awakens the senses, allowing people to be insightful.
Pink
Pink is relaxing and comforting, making it a color associated with affection, harmony, inner-peace and approachability. Though considered a feminine color, pink is a powerful color that knows no gender limits. It stirs up strong emotions that gets people in touch with their nurturing side.
Purple
Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. The color purple can be representative of royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. It is a color that awakens the senses, allowing people to be insightful.
Pink
Pink is relaxing and comforting, making it a color associated with affection, harmony, inner-peace and approachability. Though considered a feminine color, pink is a powerful color that knows no gender limits. It stirs up strong emotions that gets people in touch with their nurturing side.
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