The Color Yellow




Just for my own information and curiosity I decided to look into the color yellow since it seems to be a favorite color….that I am drawn to.  Some interesting facts came up that I can really relate to.

Yellow means:  Sunshine, hope, freshness, happiness, positivity, clarity, energy, optimism, enlightenment, rememberance, intellect, honor, loyalty and Joy.  On the flip side it can stand for Deceit and/or cowardice.

Other words associated to yellow are cheerfullness, increased mental activity, activates memory, encourages communication, enhances vision, builds confidence and stimulates the nervous system.

If yellow is overused it can have a disturbing effect as people seem to become more critical and demanding.

Yellow gemstones aid in clarity for decision making, boosts concentration and increases energy.    They offer relief from burnout, panic, nervousness and exhaustion.  Twoof the most popular gemstones in yellow are amber and citrine.

In different cultures different meanings and in some cultures yellow signifies peace.
Japan        Courage
India         Color of Merchants
Egypt        Death

PSYCHOLOGY of YELLOW
Resenoates with the left or logic side of the brain.  Creates mental agility and perception.  Inspires original thoughts and inquisitivness.  More practical thinking vs the dreamer.

Yellow is the color of Solar Plexus Chakra

Yellow is non emotional.  Related to ego and sense of self worth.

It is the most highly visible of all colors.

INTERESTING TIDBITS
Jews wore yellow arm bands in Nazi concentration camps.
Comic book character in the GREEN LANTERN was afraid of the color yellow.

So now you know yellow….

Check out the predominant color(s) in your life in the present moment and see if there is a connection to events in your life,  your mental state, etc.



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