Black is the most misunderstood color. A black tie dinner is very formal and elegant. Women can wear that "must have little black dress" to the black tie dinner. Yet the bad guys wear black hats. Black symbolizes death in some cultures. Native Americans thought black was good because it was the color of soil, which gives life. Black is not a color, strictly speaking. It is the absence of all color. When people speak of opposites, it is usually in terms of black and white. Black, and its opposite white, represents polarities. Black absorbs all aspects of light. While white reveals, black conceals. It has come to mean hidden, fearful or bad experience. It is linked to the unknown or the unseen. In times of fear and uncertainty black contains the energy of the threatening unknown. In a positive state, black is seen as a restful emptiness into which anything may emerge and disappear once again. Black is the color of authority and power. It represents sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth. It is also mysterious, providing a sense of potential and possibility.

~ Color Psychology: Express Your Color Mood, AmO Life Hacks

"Life is like a rainbow. You need both the sun and the rain to make its colors"

If your mood is gloomy, wear stripey rainbow socks - and smile:)

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Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the color of balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony. Green is a safe color, if you don't know what color to use anywhere use green.

~ Color Psychology: Express Your Color Mood, AmO Life Hack

White is a sacred and pure color. It’s what we see when all colors come together in perfect balance. It's the color of angels and gods, as the color reflects that which is sacred and pure. White represents light and is considered a summer color. Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility. The ancient Greeks wore white to bed to ensure pleasant dreams. This color brings feelings of peace and comfort while it dispels shock and despair. White can be used to give you a feeling of freedom and uncluttered openness.

~ Color Psychology: Express Your Color Mood, AmO

The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. A pure blue is the color of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality. It is the calming color. Blue gives a feeling of distance. This is a good way to understand the energy of the color blue - it allows us to look beyond and increase our perspective outward. It contains a cool vibration that is helpful to communication. The vibration of blue can be used to open energy flow where it is blocked. Using blue to relax will encourage feelings of communication and peace.

~ Color Psychology: Express Your Color Mood, AmO

The power of waterfalls has always attracted me. What is more exciting than this powerful beautiful stream of water running through the giant stones...

Mossy Madness

Photo by Carol Ewing