Color Therapy with Blue and Tropical Indigo

This illustration contains a mix of blues and tropical indigo

blues

This week’s colors in color therapy are bright royal blue and tropical indigo.

Bright royal blue represents: Clairvoyance; a highly spiritual nature; generous; on the right path; and that new opportunities are coming

Blue relates to the third chakra of communication. This can mean that you will be involved in more communications than usual or to increase your clarity in your communications. In addition to communication to others, it can relate to communications with the self, with God and spiritual thoughts and communications. Take the time out to commune with Spirit on a higher level through whatever personal means suit you. In these spiritual communications be sure to listen as well for new messages, directions or insights. Blue is the color of the sky, which is air and also represents thoughts and communications so be sure to keep your thoughts positive.

Blue is also the color of the sea and water represents the emotions and the inner soul. It is a time for peace and contemplation. Keep your emotions in check, making sure that you are not over-reacting to people or situations. The emotional aspect of this week’s blue may help you to release old feelings that may be just below the surface of consciousness.

Tropical indigo is very close to lavender but with more blue. Indigo itself, relates to the third eye or the sixth chakra, visual and pituitary gland. Intuitive, sensitive, deep feeling. 

There is a feeling of a deeper connection and a sense of an opening to reach it. You may receive dreams, guidance or stronger intuitive feelings this week. To increase the opening of the sixth chakra, take time for meditation, listen to chakra-balancing music or do some yoga. Indigo relates the need (and the ability) to go deeper within yourself to the God-source. 

The lightness in shade of tropical indigo lends even more in spiritual awareness with self-confidence needed to achieve spiritual and personal goals. It can also represent a coming into understanding of who you really are. It is very etheric and imaginative.

If you would like to add gemstones to magnify these properties, add lapis lazuli, sapphire, blue sapphire, geodes or jasper.

Colors can help you to be the best version of you if you put them to use and watch for the patterns. 

Sending you aloha and wishes for a colorful week!

Wind Down with Lavender Aromotherapy

Wind down at the end of the day with some lavender aromatherapy to help relax. Lavender is known to clear headaches and ease aching muscles. So take a soak in lavender salts, light a lavender candle or put some oil in a diffuser.

There are so many ways to enjoy this amazing and relaxing herb. It will do your body, mind and spirit good.

Aloha!

Aloha and Namaste

Aloha - Namaste

Although it has evolved into a greeting, aloha is much like the Sanskrit "namaste." According to gohawaii, "The literal meaning of aloha is “the presence of breath” or “the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and “ha,” meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others.

According to the old kahunas (priests), being able to live the Spirit of Aloha was a way of reaching self-perfection and realization for our own body and soul. Aloha is sending and receiving a positive energy. Aloha is living in harmony. When you live the Spirit of Aloha, you create positive feelings and thoughts, which are never gone. They exist in space, multiply and spread over to others."

What a beautiful word and tradition and so very similar to namaste, which in Sanskrit means the universe in me honors the universe in you, and has also evolved into a greeting of respect towards others.

Aloha and Namaste,

Body Mind and Soul: Are You Getting Your Daily Dose?

Life is stressful and we all need a break and an escape, daily, so that we can be the best we can be. Aloha Body Mind and Soul encourages self-care, time out, spiritual growth and relaxation; things that we all need daily. Are you getting your daily dose? Your overall wellness is the most important thing in life.

Take the time daily to find enjoyable ways to refresh and let go.

Yoga

Meditation

Nature-time

Creative expression

Healing work

Spas

Relaxing outdoor activities

Naps

Herbal baths

These are just a few suggestions to help you with some personal time-out and self-care so that you can relax, refresh and rejuvenate daily. Watch your health improve, your mood lighten and your burdens lift when you begin to take this time each day. 

Add Some Aloha Spirit to Your Beauty

The bright beautiful colors of Hawaii and the Aloha spirit are captured in the Hawaiian lifestyle and in the beauty of the women in their clothing and looks.

Create your own look and add some Aloha spirit by using brighter, more colorful blusher and lip color. Add some flowers to your life and flowered prints to your wardrobe.

Yellow Color Therapy with Plumeria Flowers

  

Do you see color patterns? Do certain colors just jump out at you on certain days? You may be a natural color-therapist. If not, you may be pleased to know that color therapy is happening around you and influencing your health, mood, mental state and your day as well, even though you are unaware. Color therapy has naturally been with me for many years as more and more I began noticing the patterns, the colors and their effects. Each day I see the colors for the day that effect each of us.

The color for today is yellow. Mostly pale yellow like the beautiful softness of the Plumeria flower, but also a range of shades of yellow. Yellow is the color that relates to the solar plexus, the third chakra. In regard to the body, this relates to the spleen, the nervous system the endocrine glands, the pancreas and issues with blood sugar, ulcers and anything in the mid-body area.

Mentally, the color yellow is intellectual and applies to your learning and growth, studious efforts, understanding, concentration and good mental clarity.

Spiritually, it is a higher level of growth and learning in your spiritual evolution. Sometimes gold will filter into shades of yellow and this is representative of spiritual enlightenment and wealth on all levels of body, mind and soul.

Yellow is uplifting and stimulating. If you begin to notice the color yellow then you may apply the above traits. If there is any browning or muddiness in the yellow then it is showing you that there is work to do in the fore-mentioned areas so that they are cleansed. Chakra balancing and clearing of the solar plexus will help with this.

In the Hawaiian culture, the plumeria symbolizes positivity and is used in leis or to celebrate special occasions. When worn in the hair, the plumeria flower symbolizes the relationship status of the wearer. A flower over the right ear means she is available while one over the left means she is taken. Hindu Culture.

Visit my online shop for many options in color therapy through jewelry and healing stones.

Share the Beauty, Share the Aloha

When we enjoy and share beauty, cares fall away, negativity is replaced with a calm sense of ease.


Immerse yourself in the aloha beauty no matter where you are; the beauty of love, home, family and friends. When you do, you share the beauty and share the love.



Photo: Plumeria flowers are one of the popular Hawaiian flowers used on leis. They are fragrant, beautiful and grow both cultivated and wild.

Hawaii and Its Cultural Influence on World Fashions

Living in Hawaii added a new depth to my eclectic sense of style. The brilliant colors of the flowers that are everywhere all year long in Hawaii brought a burst of color onto my fashion palette that I had not previously enjoyed. Native symbols and designs sprinkled attire to add that world feel. Island exposure including the colors of the deep blue sea, sun, pale and pastel sea shells and vivid greenery brought in the vibrancy of nature’s diversity offering a wide selection in color and design.

With that said, this lovely basic yet colorful beach cover-up, is perfect to add a tropical splash to your style. A black bikini beneath makes a striking contrast and background to the surrounding colors of a tropical environment and if you are not in a tropical environment, the colorful print on the cover-up will make you look and feel as if you are ready for a swim on Waikiki.

Add the basic black bikini and colorful black print cover-up to your spirited summer style. Aloha!



Shop my Aloha Body Mind and Soul Collection for body care, fashions, jewelry from the sea and home decor, all with the Aloha spirit. 

Island Breeze Coconut Mediterranean Body Scrub

I use fresh organic coconut flakes and oil in my Island Breeze sea-salt scrubs. All-natural, organic, vegan-safe and amazing for your skin. Gentle enough to use on your face. 

Always made fresh.

Available in 8 oz Mason jars, decorated with hemp and seashells.

Order Island Breeze Coconut Mediterranean Body Scrub in my shop.

Ocean Inspiration in the Home

Add an ocean feel to your home; keep your sea treasures and baubles in a beautiful glass display. A soothing reminder for the soul.

Faux pearls and tropical flowers are an easy display and look beautiful paired together.

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Journey to Awakening

Journey to Awakening by Cheryl Yale Bruedigam copyright 2013

The shadows and dark clouds recede, and as we look through the soft light, we see the sunlight of a new tomorrow.

Our faces lift to reveal the light if shining souls. How on earth could we have grown so cold?
Our bodies ignite now in warmth. A halo surrounds us. A voice calls and we look toward its echo . . .
When will we go?

Ancient Pathways

The earth speaks to my soul as I traverse its ancient pathways.

Evening Meditation/Relaxation

Taking time out for an evening meditation is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Release all of the day's stress and completely let go. Surrender to the All. Work on healing, affirmations, prayers, healing for others, clear the mind. Learn to connect with your higher self and the Creator. This is the key to life, to health and to happiness.

Visit the Youtube Channel for relaxing meditations.

Easy to Create Island Feel to add to Your Day

You can create a luxurious island-feel wherever you are. Add some ocean colors (color therapy can do amazing things!), some tropical flowers and some exotic bath salts to your day. Lift your spirits, boost your mood, treat yourself to all that you deserve.

Visit my shop for my Island Breeze Coconut Mediterranean Sea Salt Body Scrub. Skin feels amazingly soft afterward and will stay that way with regular use.