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[A Rainbow of Healing]( Colors are like words that form a subtle language of mood, energy, and insight. 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 also can cause feelings of lethargy. Yellow represents joy or optimism and 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 in inhale and exhale. Choose to surround yourself with the colors that you are attracted to and make you feel good, and you can create an environment that makes you feel nurtured, peaceful, and uplifted.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [8 Week Whole Body Makeover!]( by Jannine Murray Looking for a highly effective, all-in-one program that will transform your body, mind and spirit? If so, this is it. In this 8-week program from top health and fitness trainer, Jannine Murray, you’ll receive a series of quick, energizing workouts that will get you beautifully toned all over. To compliment your fitness routines, you’ll also get a toolkit full of delicious recipes that will naturally detox your body, as well as balance your hormones and slim your tummy. And, with the support of empowering mindset mediations, you will feel motivated and inspired every day. By the end, you will embrace a new way of living and be more in love with your body. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [Somatic Stretching to Relax and Release]( 4. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 7. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 8. [Communicating with Animals]( 9. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 10. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( New Courses • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Stretching to Relax and Release]( • [Awaken Your Chakra Energy]( • [The Problem Area Workout]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [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 Subscribed as {EMAIL}