In early August, a good friend came to visit and I got to show her around gorgeous Portland. She and I both love practicing yoga so we went to a studio called Love Hive Yoga. During the class, I was next to a woman who had colors tattooed on her arm. For some reason I was mesmerized by this tattoo and noticed myself asking...What does it mean?
The next day, while I slept in to get some extras z's, my friend walked to a local cafe called Destino which means Destiny. Later I walked there to meet her and inside the coffee shop I discovered some beautiful pieces of wall art.
These were simple yet stunning pieces of art with splendid colors that lit up the cafe. Beside the art was a printed letter by the artist named David Bennett. In the letter, he wrote something along the lines of 'I have created these tapestries to enrich others lives and walls. I have been diagnosed with cancer and not sure of how much time I have to live.”
I feel so thankful that the middle right tapestry is now hanging in my office just left of the couch where my clients sit. During sessions, I now shift my gaze from making eye contact with people and their pain, to look at these marvelous colors and take small breaks to diffuse the energy in the room. These colors evoke peace inside me.
This is a practice I’m now calling Color Relief. Think of it as comedic relief only instead of a humorous character or witty dialogue, I am using color to relieve tension.
What color(s) brings you joy and/or peace? Do you surround yourself with this color?
I am grateful to David Bennett who I believe has passed away. May he rest in peace knowing his creations are admired and useful. The time he dedicated to making this wall art will now forever be alive and appreciated. God Bless those who find the courage to create and share their art with others.
What is something you have always wanted to create, but haven't yet found the time or energy for?
Don't wait until tomorrow to begin. Start today. Now.
