Healing The Mind, Body And Soul With Color Therapy
Close your eyes and imagine a world without colors. Not a pretty sight. In fact, it is very depressing. Colors give beauty as well as meaning to the things around us. Without colors we would not be able to enjoy nature. The grass, rainbows, and flowers, just to mention a few, would be colorless and dull. Colors tell us when things are good or bad. If we see a yellow banana, we automatically assume that it is good. On the other hand, if the banana is dark brown or black, we know that it has gone bad. Additionally, colors can save us from personal harm. A red light warns us of dangerous situations; while a green light indicates safety. On a physical, emotional and spiritual level, colors can have a profound effect on us. June Mcleod, author of Colors of the Soul-Transform Your Life Through Color Therapy, writes that color, "evokes memories, feelings, impressions, tastes, sounds and emotions. It stimulates our mind, body, and spirit." James and Phyllis Balch, authors of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, state that colors can, "ease stress...fill you with energy...alleviate pain and other physical problems." According to James and Phyllis Balch, the color blue can have a relaxing and calming effect. In a study, conducted with aggressive children, results revealed that children with aggressive demeanors became calmer when placed in a room where the walls were painted blue. In addition, the color green has, "a soothing and calming effect on the body as well as the mind." James and Phyllis Balch mention that people who suffer from depression and anxiety can benefit from the color green. Many individuals use the corresponding colors of the chakras to release negativity and establish a state of well being. For more information click on chakras. Since colors have a profound effect on us, we can use color as a powerful tool to keep the body, mind, and soul healthy and well-balanced. To be continued
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