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"No matter who you are, where or how you live; what your physical, mental and spiritual requirements—your environment is essential to your mental balance. Colors are the catalyst for feelings, molding moods and enhancing our lives." - Leatrice Eiseman, Color Specialist* There's no question that color has the power to move or inspire us. In fact, certain colors, tones and shades can affect our emotions and how we feel mentally and physically. While some colors can suppress our appetite, others can increase our heart rate. A few can make us feel happy and relaxed, while others can make us agitated or angry. Several ancient cultures even believed that color had healing powers. When choosing a color, or color palette, it's very important to think about the mood you are seeking to create. psychology color Leatrice Eiseman, "Colors for Your Every Mood" "Edgar Cayce in his book Auras (Association for Research and Enlightenment, 1945) saw a blue aura as a natural emanation of the soul. He believed that deep blue and indigo implied a comprehension of the purpose in life. Physiologically, the viewing of blue reduces blood pressure, heartbeat and respiration rate, and creates a calming effect." "In the center of the spectrum, between the passivity of blue and the activity of yellow, green is known as the "great harmonizer" by Indian mystics who see green as the color of balance and harmony —the ray that bridges cause and effect. Used lavishly in verdant surroundings, the serenity of nature's green can indeed bring a sense of balance and harmony." "Where other colors can darken with saturation, yellow is the one color that becomes brighter with greater saturation. It is an excellent color to draw the eye to areas where attention is needed or to highlight a focal point —a special piece of furniture, a nook or a niche, or objet d'art." *Find out more about Leatrice and her color expertise by visiting colorexpert.com, morealivewithcolor.com or her blog at eisemancolorblog.com. P&L Color Expressions 3