Colour evokes such emotion it is almost another language. We all feel something when we see a wall painted blue or yellow, when we put on our little black dress or when we don red lipstick. All this got me thinking about the power of colour.
Colour in History
Carl Jung said, ‘Colours are the mother tongue of the sub-conscious’. Maybe we are not taking colour seriously enough. Even in Ancient Egypt crystals were used to create colourful temples which were used to treat physical and mental conditions. Colour psychologists agree that colour has energy and evokes primitive instincts.
Orange
Orange is an interesting colour. I instantly associate it with EasyJey (proof that colour really does evoke emotions and are invaluable in marketing). But, according to ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, it is the colour of the sacral chakra. Orange is used to stimulate the senses and unleashing positive emotions. It is believed that the energy this colour releases helps to harmonise the mind, body, and soul. On the physical side, it is believed that the vibrating energy from the colour orange works on a deeper level. It helps boost lymphatic flow and may even encourage the body to eject toxins. Thinking about it this way, has made me realise why there is nothing like an African sunset. The orange is bold, rich and gives me a sense of complete harmony.
Shades of Purple
What has interested me the most while reading about the effects of colour, has been the colour purple and its different shades. Lavender, for example, has been used for centuries as a healing agent. It reduces stress and anxiety as well as other mental conditions. It would thus make sense to decorate the room of a stressed, workaholic in tones of lavender.
Purple is said to vibrate at a higher level than most other colours. The vibrational energy healer Michelle Roques-O’Neil says that purple ‘has the ability to transcend thoughts and emotions from the present moment and can help us connect with our own higher purpose. It’s a bridging colour that synchronises our physical being with something more spiritual. ‘ As it appeals to our subconscious and deep instinct purple thus plays a role in feminine seduction. Mmmm!
So, what colours feature heavily in my life? I suppose I am more confused than ever, but orange and purple have really ‘struck a cord’ with me. In my life and in my job, I do so want to encompass what these two colour could add – positivity, harmony, living a spiritual life that is a toxin and stress-free and most importantly connecting with my higher purpose.
And what about confidence?
