Greens that heal

I always had an aversion to greens. Many of my earliest palettes excluded the color altogether. At the time, I could not find the words, or perhaps I had not yet processed the reason why.

In those early years, I mixed my own greens instead, blending yellows and blues, with sienna and turquoise as my favorite combinations. The resulting range of sap and olive tones, leaning into siennas and umbers, always felt right.

a selection of greens including Amazonite Genuine, Cascade Green, Undersea Green, and custom color mixes.

Then one day it occurred to me. Can color be a trigger? Does one person feel the warmth of golden sun when they see yellow hues, while another feels grief? As I explored this in thought and prayer, I realized there was more to unpack.

palm trees in cool green tones with hints of violet

Soon there was an explosion of green inspiration. I began to notice the subtlest hint of green in a shadow or in a reflection of light. I saw tones I would have missed before. The only way I can describe it is this: it felt like being color blind for years, seeing only one or two shades of green, and then suddenly perceiving the full spectrum.

warm green hues in a painting

Today, my palette includes greens, nuanced and vibrant, sometimes even resembling the very shades I once avoided. I have come to understand that color can be triggering, but it can also be healing.

In those moments, I have learned to handle those colors with care, inviting God to reveal the beautiful ways they can be experienced in a different light.

Can color be therapeutic? For me, the answer is yes. Perhaps we all carry colors that mean more than we realize.

a balancing act of warm and cool greens

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