"What is it? --
Near and far, its shape I see
Twelve miles from me over the sea:
The man of the little green boat
And his shirt sewn with red thread."
[A rainbow]
___ Scots Gaelic riddle (trans CM)
In the rainbow we see the beam from the eye of the sun, the spectrum of colors that pervade our world from end to end. Those who learn their own codes of color and its meaning discover ways of regulating their mood and appearance. For different people and cultures, these meanings and gifts can vary considerably. The whole rainbow spectrum of colors can be derived from ingredients in the natural world to create dyes: from the bold statement of red that grants courage, through the protective hue of orange, to the brightness of yellow that gives energy, the calming or harmonious shades of green, the joyful and sorrowful blues, the dutiful and responsible service of indigo, and the rare holiness of purple.
Color is an essential nourishment to our senses. If we are starved of color for any length of time, or our surroundings have tints that depress spirits, we being to feel very strange indeed. Color is an unappreciated joy that offers itself freely to all sighted people. The rainbow bids us to remember and reacquaint ourselves with the beauty and gifts of its rich spectrum.
"What are your favorite colors? Which ones do you not care for? What kinds of feelings and qualities do you associate with the rainbow's spectrum of color?"
[From: "The Celtic Spirit" by Caitlin Matthews]
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo. I'd love to be there.
ReplyDeleteMary
Just wanted to add. I noticed that comment in strange letters. Don't open it. I have read where there is a virus of some sort on some of them and others open you up to porn.
ReplyDeleteMary
I think the comment which is written I believe in either Japanese or Chinese - does led to a porn site. I usually get in here and delete as quickily as possible when it is posted.
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking.
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