Some reflections on the colour green….

Last week I went for a walk in the park with a close friend. We were walking and chatting and all of a sudden she looked around, took a deep breath, released a big sigh and then stopped and said:

“Green is doing me so much good! When I get out of London, and I am surrounded by green, or even when I just go to a park like now, I am always taken back by the incredible calm that my brain suddenly feels. It’s like something has been lifted away from it. My eyes open wider and there isn’t so much ‘noise’ in my head. It’s a really lovely feeling.” Jo Finburgh, Fundraising Manager

What Jo said made me very happy, for she was speaking my heart and mind. It is this realisation which I hope I will share with my clients through offering life coaching in green space and through my work on how to connect and bring nature into our daily lives. Indeed, when I work with clients outdoors they often have a similar reaction to Jo. At the beginning or during a session they might stop and release a big sigh of relief, rest and feel calmer.

I also found that what my friend said had begun to make me curious about the colour green and it’s healing and soothing effect on us. So I did a bit of research around the colour green which I thought I’d share it with you.

The Colour Green

- Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye than most colours, and is second only to blue as a favourite colour.

- The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones.

- Green is considered the colour of life, nature, peace, health and growth.

- The colour green affects us physically and psychologically. It soothes and relaxes us mentally, as well as physically, helping alleviate depression, nervousness, stress and anxiety and offering a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony.

- Green is also the colour of the Heart Chakra, one of our energy centres. This Chakra is located at the centre 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.

All of this confirms the experience I’ve had all my life with green. That spending time in nature, surrounded by green space, increases my well-being, my degree of happiness and my outlook on life. When I’m out and about I have a wonderful sense of: ‘Yes, all is well and all will be well!’

What is your experience? Share a comment or email me…..

Source: www.about.com Psychology: The ABC’s of Chakra Therapy by Deedre Dieme