Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy -- using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.
Facts About The Color Green ~ The Color of the Heart Chakra
Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches.
Green is the color of the Heart Chakra, also known as Anahata. This chakra is located at the center of the chest area and is linked to the heart, lungs, circulatory system, cardiac plexus, and the complete chest area.
The Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Opening the Heart Chakra allows a person to love more, empathize, and feel compassion.
Green has long been a symbol of fertility and was once the preferred color choice for wedding gowns in the 15th-century. Even today, green M & M's (an American chocolate candy) are said to send a sexual message.
Green is often used in decorating for its calming effect. It is no coincidence, for example, guests waiting to appear on television programs often wait in a “green room” to relax.
Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Researchers have found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.
Green is the color used for night-vision goggles because the human eye is most sensitive to and able to discern the most shades of that color.
Do you like to wear Green?
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Measuring Self-Growth
Seeing The Big Picture
How do you measure your daily or weekly progress? By the items you finished on your To Do List or the major lessons you learned and life changes you made?
In earlier days I would derive enormous satisfaction from making a list and focusing on tackling busy tasks. When I could draw a line through the finished task with a red magic marker I felt successful. Today, that seems lame to me.
Although I still feel satisfied from accomplishing necessary tasks I now am more aware of when I bury myself with the To Do list and lose sight of the larger picture. I now strive for more balance.
I find myself now measuring my personal fulfillment each day with the answers to these questions: How did I grow today? What lesson(s) did I learn and apply this day/this week that will build my personal power? How am I a better person by how I managed today's experiences? And, from a business perspective, what did I accomplish today that added to my bank account?
By Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach
How do you measure your daily or weekly progress? By the items you finished on your To Do List or the major lessons you learned and life changes you made?
In earlier days I would derive enormous satisfaction from making a list and focusing on tackling busy tasks. When I could draw a line through the finished task with a red magic marker I felt successful. Today, that seems lame to me.
Although I still feel satisfied from accomplishing necessary tasks I now am more aware of when I bury myself with the To Do list and lose sight of the larger picture. I now strive for more balance.
I find myself now measuring my personal fulfillment each day with the answers to these questions: How did I grow today? What lesson(s) did I learn and apply this day/this week that will build my personal power? How am I a better person by how I managed today's experiences? And, from a business perspective, what did I accomplish today that added to my bank account?
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