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When we enter a room or see an object for
the first time, our minds register its color before any other detail. The
colors our eyes can perceive are like words that form a subtle language of
mood, energy, and insight. Color can exert a gentle effect on the mind and
the body, influencing our dispositions and our physical health. Color has the
ability to trigger our emotions, affect the way we think and act, and
influence our attitudes. You unconsciously respond to the color of the walls
in your home, your car, your clothing, and the food you eat based on your
body’s natural reactions to certain colors and the psychological associations
you have formed around them. The consequences of the decision to paint a room
or wear a specific article of clothing therefore goes beyond aesthetics. The colors you encounter throughout your
day can make you feel happy or sad, invigorate you or drain your vitality,
and even affect your work habits. Throughout history, cultures spread over
many different parts of the globe have attributed varying meanings to
different colors. In China, blue is associated with immortality, while people
in the Middle East view blue as a color of protection. There is also evidence
that human beings respond to color in a very visceral way. Red excites us and
inflames our passions. Too much red, however, can make us feel overstimulated
and irritated. Pink tends to make people feel loved and protected, but it
also can cause feelings of lethargy. Yellow represents joy or optimism, and
it can energize you and help you think more clearly. Bright orange reduces
depression and sadness. Blue and green are known to inspire peaceful
feelings, and people are often able to concentrate better and work in rooms
painted in soft blues and greens. The darker tones of both colors can make you
feel serious and introspective. There are ways to integrate color into your
life that go beyond picking the hues of your décor and your wardrobe. You can
meditate with color by concentrating on the colors that make you feel
peaceful or using a progression of colors to symbolize a descent into a
relaxed state. Color breathing involves visualizing certain colors as you
inhale and exhale. If you choose to surround yourself with the colors that
you are attracted to and make you feel good, you can create an environment
that makes you feel nurtured, peaceful, and uplifted. |
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