Feature ~ Laurie Buchanan ~ Listen with your heart-part 3

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LAURIE BUCHANAN - part 3

“Listen with your Heart”~ Laurie

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Laurie,  I am one with a fast browser and just want to say thank you for the best read ever in your feature.  It has filled me up with wonderful people on this site all exchanging things that are of pure help.  I am grateful to call you my friend here.  I look forward to your book being released.  You have this special way of setting a good example and making others feel important as they are.  Thanks for the flight!!!

I just wanted to add from my heart, Thank You!!!

Feature ~ Laurie Buchanan ~ Listen with your heart - part 3

Lee -

Simply put …

… thank you kind sir.

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Thank you Laurie………..I have not had a TV for 7 years….and read interesting books..and awesome threads on Gaia and kathy has with you et all made an uplifting mind expanding, food filled tea party…in gratitude for the effort.

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Ralph - I can't begin to tell you the fun I had and the 'upliftment' I received this past week.  My feet still haven't touched the ground!

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My Gaia Friends - 

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your contributions this past week.  You have kept me fully engaged from one end of the spectrum to the other; from laughing to crying and everything in-between.  

Thank you for honoring me by listening with your hearts.

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Laurie this entire features has brought light and heart to many who are now listening with their hearts.  It has been my privilege to serve you.  

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It truly has been a wondrous journey the last past week! 
Laurie, thank you again for sharing your beauty… in all so many facets. 

Kes/Kathy, Thank you Bringing Laurie forward for such a beautiful journey on the path… 

Everyone, Thank you for sharing yourself in this “feature” for Laurie, all friends I had not met yet, and some I got to know better/deeper!

I am Love, Jeff

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Laurie, an extremely belated thanks for making the effort of finding me a place to buy Shou-Mei tea!!!!

And thank you all for a wondrous time in these three threads. 

Blessings, OM Bastet

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You are oh so welcome - it was my pleasure.

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Oh, my, Part 3.  When will I ever find time to catch up?  

Happy to see you are getting so much attention here, Laurie.

I can not think of a nicer person for that to happen to ! ! !

Deb

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Thanks for stopping in and leaving a heart print!  
When Terrill was interviewing Jess on Live with a Purpose, Laurie shared color therapy on that feature which is another fascinating thing to talk about.  Below is a piece of that conversation for your enlightenment.

As someone who uses Color Therapy in my private practice, the words that really caught my attention were, ” … you find out what colors are absorbed and reflected …” 

The speed of light is constant.  The speed of COLOR varies, depending on the color, shade and tone.  The reason we can distinguish one color from another is the speed at which the frequency of that color travels and impacts the rods and cones in our physical eyes.  Interestingly, many people use color [sub-consciously] as a way to self-medicate; to soothe [shore up, boost, etc] a body/mind/spirit issue.


Example - my favorite color is green.  Ok, so what does that indicate?  I work with people at a heart-level every single day.  My heart has to have the ability to create space for them and to embrace them, regardless.  No wonder I am drawn to green.  It boosts [enhances] that aspect of me.


In a recent magazine article I wrote titled “The Color of Wellness,” here is what I said about your favorite colors including both the light and dark shades of blue:

GREEN encourages us to love ourselves just as we are.  Love–the most powerful energy of all–helps us to heal emotional wounds through unconditional acceptance and understanding.  It is here–the place of the heart–where we become a balanced and peaceful being.

The most neutral color in the spectrum, pure green is strongly associated with nature.  Muted greens are calm, restful and soothing; while the shaded variants project trust and order, encouraging contemplation, serenity and repose.

The energy of green is soothing and mentally and physically relaxing.  It helps to alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety, and it offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony.  Green reminds us to listen with our hearts and to fulfill our heart’s desire.  Archangel Raphael–Heaven’s Physician–is associated with the color green.  It’s no wonder that the frequency of green is often used in healing circles.

LIGHT BLUE is associated with knowledge, relaxation and health.  When you need a boost in the area of creativity and self-expression, indulge yourself with the color light blue.  The frequency of this color resonates with the throat chakra. 

Communication is the key to working with others peacefully.  Light blue creates a calm throat center from which to speak our truth.

Evoking the emotions of the sky, light blue is calming, expansive and cool.  The muted hues recall a summer sky after the rain; while the dignified shaded tones exude comfort and rest.

Light blue lowers blood pressure, decreases respiration and is ideal for sleep and over-activity.  It enhances communication and decision-making.  Light blue energy brings about increased feelings of peace and open and clear communication.

INDIGO is associated with intuition, imagination and understanding.  When you need a boost in the area of insight and self-reflection, indulge yourself with the color indigo.  The frequency of this color stimulates the brow chakra, helping us to see clearly.  In effect, it helps us to see the big picture.

Evoking the emotions of the sea, pure indigo is reminiscent of ocean depths or bottomless mountain lakes.  While the noble shaded tones exude deep thought and contemplation. 

The frequency of this color strengthens intuition, imagination and increases dream activity.  It brings about increased feelings of inner energy, calmness and inner balance.  It promotes responsibility for one’s own life and trusting in personal intuition.  Indigo enhances our ability to see things from a higher viewpoint rather than from ego, personal satisfaction or material comfort.

VIOLET (purple) is associated with creativity, wisdom and inspiration.  When you need a boost in the area of spirituality and self-knowledge, indulge yourself with the color indigo.  The frequency of this color refreshes the crown chakra; the gateway to our spiritual selves.  It is here that we realize the power of our thoughts.  This energetic center is where we consent to higher guidance for personal transformations.

Pure violet has the clarity of blue and the warmth of red.  The color conveys grandeur and reverence, while the lighter shades are elusive and intriguing.  Muted violets are airy and peaceful, while the shaded violets are soft and shadowy.

The energy of violet suppresses the appetite, enhances a peaceful environment and relieves tension.  It promotes inner strength, wisdom and kindness.  Violet energy brings about increased feelings of spiritual connection, intuition and mental clarity.  It helps us to change negatives into positives.  Because of its calming properties, violet is a good choice to use during meditation.

PINK … and though I did not feature the color pink in the article, let me share a bit about it here.  In experiments with Color Therapy, pink has been found to have a tranquilizing and calming effect within minutes of exposure.  The color pink seems to suppress hostile, aggressive and anxious behavior.  These results sparked further experimentation in penal institutions.  As a result, pink holding cells are now widely used to reduce violent and aggressive behavior among prisoners—both male and female—reducing their muscle strength in as little as 2.7 seconds.  It appears that when in pink surroundings, people cannot be aggressive even if they want to because the color saps their energy.

RED (similar to black in frequency) is associated with vitality, energy and courage.  When you need a boost in the areas of survival and self-preservation, indulge yourself with the color red.  The frequency of this color refreshes crucial earth energy by stirring the base chakra.

Pure red is a statement color and highly individual – dramatic, vibrant and stimulating.  By contrast, the muted and shaded tones of red are soft, cozy, personal and intimate.

The energy of red stimulates brain activity, increases heart rate, respiration and blood pressure.  It enhances physical energy and stamina.  Like the deep root system of a healthy tree, red reinforces our foundation and provides stability.  When our energy has drastic fluctuations or we feel worn out and indifferent, the frequency of red helps to ground and center our energy so that we can realize our goals.

ORANGE (all shades) is associated with happiness, independence and confidence.  When you need a boost in the areas of pleasure and self-gratification, indulge yourself with the color orange.  The frequency of this color relates to the sacral chakra where we take in what we truly need from life and let go of what no longer serves us.

Combining the drama of red with the cheerfulness of yellow, pure orange is luminous, bright, glowing and bold.  The muted and shaded tones offer a bright but subtle glow which is restful, earthy, natural and soothing.

The energy of orange invigorates; it stimulates the appetite and digestive system, removes inhibitions and fosters sociability.  It helps us to assimilate new things and to unclog emotional energy that can get trapped in the lower abdomen.

Listen with your heart,

- Laurie 

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Here is a LINK that will take you to the May issue of The Monthly Aspectarian who published Laurie's article, “The Color of Wellness.”  Once you click on the link, you will see the word “Features” in the left column.  You will see her name and the name of the article.

Or you can get to it through my website as well.  Here is a LINK that will take you to the article that way.


Any questions on color, anyone?

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I'm feeling Bamboo Green today.  A great color for working with other people's energy and

listening with one's heart. 

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I am feeling RED today… coaching kids this afternoon.


RED (similar to black in frequency) is associated with vitality, energy and courage.  When you need a boost in the areas of survival and self-preservation, indulge yourself with the color red.


what's your color?

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Thanks Laurie for the entire feature.  GREEN is the color for me in a blue shirt this day.