The Color Purple

Yes, I get teased about it. I'm all right with that; I know what I know. Have known it since I was a tiny, wee girl. It's difficult for me to imagine any other color worth holding so very high in esteem. Well, maybe red comes close. But, for most things in my world, I am all about the Royal Purple.

Queen of The Universe purple. And, these citizens of my garden prove the fantabulousness of it all. "Look at me! See me! Am I not worthy of your eyes and admiration? Look at me!" I will tell you that, I did not plant this Iris; she is a volunteer hiding within a white flowering plant that I brought home. But who are we to question these things? Indeed, We are most pleased. Look at her, isn't she stunning? She, wearing her rain-drop jewels.

Purple, "is associated with mystery, nobility, wealth, creativity, dichotomy, and intrigue." I know I am certainly intrigued by it... It is the color associated with the Crown Chakra- the seat of the Divine in you. When you wish to hear Source speak, sit quietly, breathing in & out slowly, and in your mind, picture Purple...

Purple: a dynamic and "paradoxical combination of hot red and soothing blue. (Hmm, sounds like me. A good description, as sometimes I'm that all in the same moment!) Those who are beguiled by it are typically dramatic, spiritual, intuitive, inspirational in beauty and art, protective, and very creative." We expect the very best. We are able to surprise and enthrall you. While I'm not certain about the 'enthrall' part, I do aim to give you pleasant surprises from time to time.

In nature, the varied shades of purple hold a sacred place...the dye made from purple flowers made Cleopatra smile...it was her favorite shade. She supposedly wore it often. Again, who are we to question this? And if it was good enough for The Queen of The Nile, it's good enough for This Queen...and you. So say All of Us.

It is the primary color in my world...reflected in my garden and home...part of my meditation and Reiki practice. An important marker in my Self definition. A vital piece to how you see me. A point of fascination and fun. A conversation starter. A laugh maker. And, yet, I am beginning to sense, that just possibly, with some pondering, I may need to consider that...

Other exquisite opportunities await. There's always time to open up. To learn to love and value something new and completely different from what I know. To expand. To grow.

Namaste' Till Next Time,

Holly aka The Queen of The Universe

N.B. The purple factoids in quotes come from various Internet sources; unable to determine the authors, I simply send out my cosmic thanks.