When I notice certain colors or color combinations, I feel energized, centered, and at peace.
That's because colors work at the cellular level and transcend thinking to influence our mood, outlook, and even behavior.
This post has been updated 11/11/2024
Current research shows that when we look at or imagine colors that appeal to us, we feel immediate satisfaction and a sense of well-being.
Color enjoyment and usage is subjective, so observe how color preferences appear in your life.
Trust your intuition. Perhaps one day you feel depleted, and yearn to see the shades of the sea, aquamarine and blue.
Another day you may feel compelled to wear an orange blouse or eat cantaloupe.
On the third day you may feel perked up just by seeing or envisioning the colors of a rainbow.
I bank on specific colors to:
1. improve my mood, when my spirit is lagging
2. calm me, when I feel unsettled
3. clear my confusion, and center me
4. enhance enthusiasm and heighten mindfulness
5. inspire, delight, and awaken my senses
Take a peek at the color quotations I illustrate in this post.
Reflect on each one to discover which resonates with you.
Tips to Help You Wear Your Colors to Feel Great About Yourself
Ponder this quote:
“I found I could say things with colors that I couldn’t say any other way – things that I had no words for.”
~ Georgia O Keeffe.
Before I sign off, I'd like to share how grateful I am for my eyesight. My eyes help me see wonderful colors, friends and family, nature, and all the beauty around me.
My senses help me use my mind and spirit to keep on creating this blog month after month.
I'm grateful to you dear reader for dropping by and paying me a visit. Please let me know you were here by commenting below about your favorite color quote or how you use colors in your life (no links in comments, as they won't be published).
Happy Thanksgiving to One and All and Many Blessings to You.
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I do love color and enjoy letting a piece of furniture tell me what color it wants to be. This is a very interesting article. Thanks for stopping by my blog today.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and my pleasure to visit your blog +Debra Pashkowsky. Thanks for dropping by here. Have a great weekend and please come back again.
DeleteI love colour Nancy and I like the idea of the Colours of Joy self care Journal I might buy one for myself. Thanks xx
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Thanks Sue. I have been reading and enjoying your posts for a few years now, and your enthusiasm for life is catching.
DeleteALWAYS ENLIGHTENING !
ReplyDeleteThanks honey. Nice for you to stop by.
DeleteInteresting - I must look into colours a bit more. Cheers from Carole's Chatter
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you Carole. Have a wonderful Sunday and be well. Live well. Lead a colorful life!
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ReplyDeleteI am definitely influenced by color- If a room in painted a color that appeals to me, I feel good in the room and visa versa. I love vivid colors. They make me feel enlivened. Thanks for all your insight about color!
Thanks for the visit and comment Judee. I pay attention to room colors too. Know what you mean about color affecting mood and studies show it's true.
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