In a World of Color

We live in a world of color--surrounded by a vast spectrum of many different shades and hues that affect our mind and body in certain ways. The human body can physically react to certain colors that can affect our mood and functions. For example, blue helps to calm, indigo develops mental capacity, and green can supposedly relax the eye muscles. Psychology tells us that specific colors apply to specific personalities. Based on who they are, they could either be a red, blue, yellow or white. Yes, I have taken those personality tests many times and guess what? It changes every time. I honestly think it's a huge load of balony so to speak. So I've developed a different theory.

First off, there's more colors than the four that were mentioned. Gasp! No way! Anywho...each color denotes a different feeling. Here's an example... ORANGE--Helps to get rid of unpleasant emotions and forgive people, helps through hard times (broken relations, death of someone close) and assists in solving problems. It is the color of change between two opposing factors. If you are at a loss or have doubts, use orange. Orange is vibrant. It brings forth energy, rhythm, joy, emotion and cheerfulness.

This is where my theory steps in. Some people lack certain colors in their life and if one were to be in a constant shade of black, then their going to feel like death most of the time. If one were to make an effort to surround themselves in the color orange, slowly the subconscious will recognize it as a positive color and help with the daily problems associated with what orange can help heal.

For me, I was living in a bla kind of world. I lacked a lot of emotion and nothing was going on in my life. You could say I was surrounded in a lot of gray--a cool, conservative color that seldom evokes strong emotion, although it can be seen as a cloudy or moody color. Yeah...I wasn't that fun at parties until I made the best decision to move in with these two girls who had yellow and orange kind of personalites--bright, organized and concentrated--exactly what I needed. And they decided it was time to bring out the hidden side of me, burried beneath the clouds.

RED--Evokes a sense of safety and confidence in the future, helps to cope with life problems. Red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure. It stimulates the nervous system and releases adrenalin. Red is hot. It’s a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare. It denotes fire, heat, passion, aggression and anger, at the same time symbolizing life, energy, activeness, struggle and will.

Woah! How's that for a complete 180? I thought it was crazy and that it would never happen, all up until Savannah--remember her? She used a subtle approach in lending me a rather delicious book by the queen of kissing herself, Marcia Lynn McClure. If you read my previous posts, you'll know what I mean. She even sent me--not exagerating--36 text messages comparing the natural, heavy blush on my face to various red objects. Since then, I decided to take a personal effort in actually surrounding myself with those colors more often. I wore red lipstick, bought a red dress, wrote things down in a red pen and I honestly I find myself in a more energetic state. I feel like I can speak freely--strongly making my point without the worry of what others will think. I don't exactly live a life of passion...yet ;)...but it makes each day that much more enticing to live.

Ultimately, it's all about you. That's the only time you'll ever hear that, but it's true. You choose what you want to be and how you want others to see you. If you want to be more sensitive to others, use more pink. If you need peace, use more green. If you want to become more spiritual, use more white. You were born a blank canvas with many colors to choose from. You have the tools, now it's up to you to paint the beautiful masterpiece you were meant to create.

Remember those 36 texts? Well here's a few just for kicks and giggles...

Beet red.
Fire truck red.
Cherry jello red.
Pomegranate red.
Blood red.
Strawberry watermelon red.
Snow white’s apple red.
Checkered picnic blanket red.
Dixie red rock red.
My fully-clothed hugging balloon red.
Marlene’s hair red.
My polka-dot bedspread red.
Laser beam red.
Happy tulips red.
Long johns red.
Crappy photo retina reflection red eye red.
Cherry cordial chocolate chip ice cream red.
Cherry on top of delicious banana split complete with hot fudge, sprinkles, whipped cream, and Oreos red.
Rhubarb pie red.
Red raspberry cheesecake bites from krave red.
Free parking space on a monopoly board red.
Huggies diaper box red.
Half of google chrome’s logo red.
Robin Scherbatsky’s bedroom red.
Your smokin’ hot, ruby red lipstick red.
Delicious salmon with melted butter and lemon zest and oregano red.
Your sexy red shoes that match with your Spanish rose dress red.
Bright ribbons on a surprise Christmas package red.
And my personal favorite...As red as a (certain someone's) delicious power tie.

I purposely took out his name, otherwise I'll never live it down incase he sees this. But the last one has turned into the biggest inside joke I'll ever be a part of. While we're on that note, let me tell you men...you can't go wrong with a red tie. It just so happens to be a weakness of mine. ;)