Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume - 3, issue 12, I June 2019 | Page 39

The strong effect of colour on the human mind and the ability to use it to
express a broad range of emotions and situations has been utilised since the
beginning of human existence. We dye our clothes, adorn our homes and
paint ourselves in the form of make-up.
The plant and animal kingdoms also have the gift of colour, and the
importance of the colours is fundamental and cardinal to the continuation of
the species and survival. For example, certain colours are used as warning
colours to deter predators;   as camouflage, and as mating colours for the
purpose of attracting a mate in order to perpetuate the species.
The significance of colours is expressed on physical, emotional and spiritual
levels.
On the emotional level we are able to feel the influence of colour on the
human nervous system. Different colours evoke and around different
emotions and feelings. Colours may induce tranquillity, action, calmness,
anxiety or peace.
Colour is of great significance in our daily lives. Our moods are influenced by
our choice of colour in our clothing and environment.
There are warm and cool colours. Warm colours are arousing and stimulating
and are linked to the masculine energy of Yang.
Joanne Walmsley    
Sacred Scribes
Australia