Let Color be Your Creative Guide
Let Color be Your Creative Guide
By Lien Potgieter
Color and creativity are intimately linked; even beyond using color as a way to express yourself. Color can be a magical signpost that guides you on your way to exploring and finding your creativity, while at the same time feeding and nourishing your entire being.
Many people feel that they are not creative, or they don’t know where to start when they want to begin a new creative endeavor. Remember that creativity takes many forms. Whether you cook, bake, dance, paint, dream up new ideas or write, you are being creative. These physical and mental activities have various health benefits, including the release of stress and tension.
Being creative helps you to focus and, in fact, serve as a meditation in action. What you will find, is that in the process of using your hands or whole body in a creative endeavor, you will also be letting go of stuck or unwanted feelings and thoughts. The healing and cleansing of the body, heart, mind and soul will happen even if you are not consciously aware of it. Color and the meanings of these colors can be a great way to unmask these hidden thoughts and feelings.
If you are in the dark about choosing a hobby or activity that would suit your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs don’t fret. Deciding on a new adventure is as easy as becoming aware of the color that catches your eye! The color that you are attracted to at a specific point in your life is a very good indication of the growth phase that you about to enter. And the hobby that you choose at this particular time will serve as a healing method on all levels.
Here is how you do it:
Take a minute and think about the color that has recently caught your attention. It is that one color that absolutely stands out from the color crowd even if you have never taken notice of it before. When you know what this color is (it doesn’t have to be your favorite color) pick it from the list below and discover what new and rewarding experience your soul is craving.
