A colourful lifeBy: Elena

We perceive them every day instantly, all around us and we take this process naturally, but have you ever imagined how our world would look without colours? Or have you asked yourselves why we prefer green, for example, instead of blue? Have you ever been aware of the effect that colours have upon our moods or feelings? The following lines will take you on a short journey in the magnificent realm of colours.

RedThrough its power, strength and brightness, red is considered everywhere the symbol of vitality. It is also the colour of blood and fire. In the Extreme Orient it generally reminds of heat, intensity, action and passion. Embodiment of enthusiasm and of the heady youth, red is, in the Irish tradition, the expression of war. In Japan, red is worn almost exclusively by women and it is an emblem of happiness and honesty.This colour is an universal stimulant. It has a good effect on blood and helps cellular regeneration, as well it amplifies the power of will and the courage. It gives a general perception of warmth, it increases the muscular tone, stimulates the breathing process, it excites, provokes, urges to action both physically and intellectually, facilitates the associations of ideas.

OrangeBeing a combination between red and yellow, orange has the greatest capacity of producing photochemical reactions. From the clothes worn by the Buddhist monks or the Holy Spirit’s cavaliers velvet cross, to the fiancés’ veil as a symbol of marriage, or to the Greek muses’ dresses, orange stands for the equilibrium between spirituality and libido.

It is by excellence the colour which fights best against tiredness. It stimulates the respiratory and digestive systems and eases the calcium assimilation. It also makes us more tolerant and gives us a sense of freedom. It induces optimism, cheerfulness, sensuality and it makes us more sociable.

YellowIt is the warmest, most exuberant colour of all. Yellow is intense, blinding, an expression of light and life. For the Mexicans golden yellow represents the mystery of revival. It was also worn by kings and emperors as an expression that showed the divine origin of their power.It stimulates the nervous system, improves the digestion. Yellow also amplifies the self control and the mental capacities such as attention and concentration. It gives a state of dynamism, enthusiasm and joyfulness.

GreenAs the result of the blend between yellow and blue, green is the colour of vegetation, of revigorating waters. For Christians it’s the symbol of hope, as for Muslims it represents the Salvation, as well as the symbol of all material and spiritual wealth.It has a cooling and calming effect, relaxes the physical and psychic levels of our being, balancing the somatic and nervous structures. It is very helpful against irascibility. It gives serenity, contemplation and a sense of freshness.

BlueIt is the coolest, most immaterial colour of all. In Buddhism, blue is associated with transcendental wisdom and void, while in Christianity besides white, it is the colour of Virgin Mary.

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It stimulates the immune system and it reduces the pulse and the respiratory rhythm. It invites us to open enthusiastically to all that is wonderful around us and it induces a sense of harmony. It gives calm and serenity, detachment and meditation.

IndigoIt expresses spirituality, elevation and the search of the absolute truth, being associated with the Holy Spirit. It is astringent and analgesic. It stimulates the thyroid gland and it purifies the circulatory system. It increases the capacity of concentration, awareness and amplifies creativity. It gives a sense of plenitude, transcendence; it induces a state of meditation.

VioletPurple is the colour of moderation, composed of equal parts between red and blue, a balance of the earth and sky, senses and spirit, desire and wisdom. It is the expression of mystery. It is also associated with obedience, chosen for the bishops’ clothes. Wagner used to compose music in a room with purple curtains, while the famous Saint Germain cured his patients knowing the purifying effect of this colour.It amplifies the cardiac and respiratory activities; it has the most stimulating effect on the nervous system. It gives a sense of eternity, fusion with the environment, omnipresence and transcendence.