Influencing the Tone of Your Life

Wednesday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Influencing the Tone of Your Life]( When we enter a room or see an object for the first time, our minds register its color before any other detail. The colors our eyes can perceive are like words that form a subtle language of mood, energy, and insight. Color can exert a gentle effect on the mind and the body, influencing our dispositions and our physical health. Color has the ability to trigger our emotions, affect the way we think and act, and influence our attitudes. You unconsciously respond to the color of the walls in your home, your car, your clothing, and the food you eat based on your body’s natural reactions to certain colors and the psychological associations you have formed around them. The consequences of the decision to paint a room or wear a specific article of clothing therefore goes beyond aesthetics. The colors you encounter throughout your day can make you feel happy or sad, invigorate you or drain your vitality, and even affect your work habits. Throughout history, cultures spread over many different parts of the globe have attributed varying meanings to different colors. In China, blue is associated with immortality, while people in the Middle East view blue as a color of protection. There is also evidence that human beings respond to color in a very visceral way. Red excites us and inflames our passions. Too much red, however, can make us feel overstimulated and irritated. Pink tends to make people feel loved and protected, but it also can cause feelings of lethargy. Yellow represents joy or optimism, and it can energize you and help you think more clearly. Bright orange reduces depression and sadness. Blue and green are known to inspire peaceful feelings, and people are often able to concentrate better and work in rooms painted in soft blues and greens. The darker tones of both colors can make you feel serious and introspective. There are ways to integrate color into your life that go beyond picking the hues of your décor and your wardrobe. You can meditate with color by concentrating on the colors that make you feel peaceful or using a progression of colors to symbolize a descent into a relaxed state. Color breathing involves visualizing certain colors as you inhale and exhale. If you choose to surround yourself with the colors that you are attracted to and make you feel good, you can create an environment that makes you feel nurtured, peaceful, and uplifted. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( If you’re seeking a creative practice that will help you experience deep relaxation, look no further. In this course, creativity coach Whitney Freya provides step-by-step guidance to become more present through the soul-nourishing act of meditative painting. With the support of detailed video tutorials filmed in majestic locations, you'll learn how to activate your inner artist and paint sacred mandalas. And using mindfulness practices, you'll also be able to connect to Mother Earth's wisdom and nurture yourself with more joy, feel more grounded, and experience lasting calm. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Quitting Self-Created Loneliness]( - [The 4-Minute Fat-Burning Tabata Workout]( - [Feng Shui to Release Unhealthy Emotions]( - [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( Recommended For You [20-Minute Metabolic Workout for Women]( [Learn More]( [Living in Calmness When Emotions Overwhelm You]( [Learn More]( [Combating Emotional Vampires]( [Learn More]( [The Japanese Art of Happy Money]( [Learn More]( [Metabolism Reset: Stop Storing Fat and Repair Your Health]( [Learn More]( [Perfect Posture in 14 Days]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 2. [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( 3. [Quitting Self-Created Loneliness]( 4. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 5. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 6. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 7. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 8. [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( 9. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Reveal Who You Really Are]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.