RED
Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived.
Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.
Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.
How the color red affects us mentally and physically
- Increases enthusiasm
- Stimulates energy
- Encourages action and confidence
- A sense of protection from fears and anxiety
Red is the color fo the base or root chakra. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies.
First chakra, base of the spine. Groundedness, trust, belonging, lessens feelings of mistrust.
Gemstones that will aid the Root chakra include lodestone, ruby, garnet, smokey quartz, obsidian, hematite and onyx.
Red is the color for beauty in many languages.In Chinese culture colors corresponded with the five primary elements, the directions and the four seasons. Red was associated with summer, fire and the South.
In Japan red is the color of Shinto sanctuaries.
In Sweden, Falun red (red based on the pigment from the Falun mine) was reserved for the privelaged class.
In China red is associated with good luck and fortune.
In Greece Easter eggs are dyed red and the Greek expression "Piase kokkino" (touch red) is said when two people say the same thing at the same time. It is believed that the event is an omen that the two will have an argument in the future, which can only be broken when the two touch the closest thing that is red .
In England, red phone booths and red double decker buses , are national icons.
In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck.
Red is the color most associated with the Soviet Union during communist reign.
"Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." --Bill Blass
Red is my very bestest and most favoritest color. :)
*images from flickr.com, except the red birdhouse (my brother).*
Always looking forward, PJ
Very nice Red pictures and post....I am starting to incorporate more and more reds....I am vixen you know:) Debbie
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrals of red! Loved the stadium seats, the truck front, and the girl in the red boots and coat!
ReplyDeleteDANG PJ, you got so EDUMACATED for SUMMER SCHOOL!
ReplyDeleteLove all the REDS you found and the lessons learned :)
Someday I'll tell ya why I DIDN'T like RED for most of my life...
But now I do..
Jake
I also love the color red! These were such a nice selection of photos.
ReplyDeleteI had fun finding red in unexpected places in the harbor..it really stood out on a grey, overcast, humid day!
nice red info and photos, red is definitely the most used colors and I've already seen a couple of red things just looking around my room
ReplyDeleteI feel oddly refreshed!
ReplyDeletePearl
wow! amazing shots! A pop of red just moves the eye around doesn't it! i love red, but in sparseness ...
ReplyDeleteNifty red post! They say a woman who wears red shows confidence and can make powerhouse decisions! I love the red today. It is a nice tribute for me to remember my late MIL. Anne
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is blue (yeah, I'm original) but a veryclose second in red. Blood red.
ReplyDeletePJ, I love the color red and that shot of the little girl dressed in red standing in the snow is my favorite. Super! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteStunning photography! Loved this to pieces!
ReplyDeleteGreat images~ love that truck & your quote :-)
ReplyDeleteI loved all the information you shared. Red makes me edgy instead of energetic. I have so little red anywhere except in my gardens. I think my first chakra must be out of balance. I never take off my garnet pendant. It's small and barely shows with the tops I wear. I know it's there and it helps remind me to try to stay grounded.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of info. I'm schooled on red now.
ReplyDeleteBrides in India wear red on their wedding day; grooms wear white. Hmmmm. Red was always my favorite color as a kid, but now it's second to purple. Excellent post, Seester
ReplyDeleteI love photo of the little girl in the red coat.
ReplyDeleteI love red and alway found it calming when others thougt it was too much, must be the chakra at work in me. I've never heard of that before.
ReplyDeleteStunning shots with red. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of red as well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting stuff, PJ!
=)
I am just starting to like red accents in my home...but still can't wear it. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Day!
Love love love that pic of the little girl in the red coat!
ReplyDeleteHold me back baby, I'm seein' red! My closet is just chalked full of reds.....now I know why.
ReplyDeleteYa'll have a terrifically blessed day!!!
Hi PJ,
ReplyDeleteI just love the photos and the story about "red."
Does pink count as red???? LOL!
hugs
Sissie
Red truly is a Magical color...lovely pictures...and great info...bkm
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I'm glad you chose to tell about the color itself.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
I love red too. The girl in the snow was my favorite photo.
ReplyDeleteLovely red photos and wonderful red information! I had no idea red was a cure for sadness! I knew it was a stimulant color though! Great post!
ReplyDeleteJust looking at these is a mood lifter!
ReplyDeleteYOu picked some wonderful vivid reds! I love the bridge over the water.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of information I didn't know about the color red. I love all the vibrant red pictures. Good red post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of lovely red - like the title of the book I used to read to my daughter, 'red is best'!
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome post PJ! I'm thinking I need more red in my life...at the very least more rubies!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Bill Blass..."Red is the ultimate cure for sadness." And so is this post! It's so full of life. Thanks PJ.
ReplyDeleteHappy red weekend, jj
I will continue to be astounded at the effect tht color has on me. It just happened here...wow. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow, PJ! What a beautiful and diverse red post!
ReplyDeleteI love that little panel of red in the stone wall.
But everything here is gorgeous.
And, honestly, I never knew all those things about RED!
You are amazing, PJ!
A+
It is a happy color! Putting a pretty face on it (the little girl in red coat and boots) ended my visit here with a smile. :)
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by from Jenny's Party!! I am late getting around to everyone! I just love red too! Blue has always been my favorite but red is a close 2nd! Great pictures and interesting information!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME post...loved all the pics...including your brother's birdhouse...hubby makes them also.
ReplyDeleteSusan