Sunday, September 11, 2011

Color My World







Some people struggle to incorporate color into their life. They are the ones who are insecure in their ability to make decisions. Their living room walls remain the same beige they were when the home was first purchased a decade ago. They live in fear of being too bold, of drawing too much unnecessary attention. I am not one of those people. If only I could cash in on the number of times I've heard, "You look so colorful today." You are what you feel, and surrounding myself with color never fails to lift the spirits.


Color, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is a phenomenon of light or visual perception that enables one to identify otherwise identical objects. As I came upon this definition I was, for lack of a better and less secularized philosophical word, enlightened. Otherwise identical objects. What an interesting idea that is! To recognize visual elements as distinguishable only based on color. Color here being the sole marker of individuality.


Heightened awareness of shades and hues are what initially capture our attention. This is of course based purely on personal preference. It could be the blue-gray eyes of the guy sitting next to you in lecture, or your pale yellow bath towels that aid in softly adjusting your eyes to the waking world. For me it's the holy quartet of chartreuse, turquoise, deep orange and peridot green. 


Be confident and herald the joys of your heart through color!



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