Jan 20 2009
Mental Exercises
For the past two weeks, our weather has been very cold. Several inches of snow has fallen and the temperatures are somewhere around the lower 20’s. Each time that I gaze out my windows, I often shutter and sigh. Eventually, I will have to go outside and cruise around the city. To offset my winter depression, I wear the boldest and brightest colors of outerwear, including thick socks and insulated footwear to help keep me warm. Before I leave home, I normally take extra vitamin C tablets to protect my immune system. After a long day of trekking throughout the city, when I return home, I normally take a lengthy shower and relax with a steamy cup of hot tea or chocolate.
Right now, I long for a warmer climate and miss the warm sunrays on my skin. I miss the smell of cool breezes and the intense colors of the ocean. I try to recreate a warmer climate in my mind, and listen to my meditation music that have the sounds of ocean waves embedded in them. I reminisce and stare at the pictures that I took of the west coast, and I normally sit at my workstation in my loungewear. I wear the brightest colors in my wardrobe. I meditate as often I can, especially during the winter months to relax and enhance my mental energy. I use simple techniques, such as gazing at colorful objects that’s soothing to my eyes. I am not fond of the color blue and my favorite color to gaze at intensely is, aqua or light turquoise. The color reminds me of the ocean and my mind instantly relaxes after I gaze at this color for a long period of time.
Several years ago, I studied commercial art and over the years, learned how to use the psychology of color, and passionately practice several techniques. I really enjoy designing layouts and advertisements. Referencing material on the psychology of color has helped me to better understand concepts and perception. Professional commercial artists, design advertisements to excite consumers to respond to company ads, and most likely, a consumer will buy their products or services.
Our eyes and minds, automatically respond to varying hues of colors, which can alter our moods and dispositions. I use techniques everyday to protect my mind from erroneous noises that strive to erode away my subconscious. I will elaborate more about this topic in my next article.
