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Inspirational Color Quote of the Week: Color Sapphire-blue "Sword, I name thee Brisingr!And with a sound of rushing wind the blade burst into flame, an envelope of sapphire-blue fire writhing about the razor-sharp steel." --Christopher Paolini (author; Inheritance cycle), What do you think? What’s in a name? What happens when you know for certain that you’re doing what you’re absolutely called to do? Ok perhaps you’re not into fantasy books, epic fighting or the prospect of unleashing a new power sword into the world. But you’ve got to admit there’s energy in this quote; there’s a call to the senses invoked by sapphire-blue, a rushing wind and razor-sharp steel; and there’s power in an invocation and in a name. For good or bad, that sword-- now given the name Brisingr-- is being called forth to do important and great things! What about you? What’s in a name? What “name” (or specific words) would call you forth and inspire you to take on bigger challenges? What kind of ceremony or ritual might you need to get you started on a new but desired path? What colors, symbols or images would enhance your motivation? Perhaps there’s more power in rituals than we know. Think about it. Some colleges hold convocations to welcome the in-coming freshmen as they embark on the new journey. Some new home-owners engage in a cleansing ceremony, complete with incense and perhaps a calling forth of the spirits, to clear the dwelling of that which is old and unwanted and to ensure it’s ready for what’s good and new; and of course any number of religious rituals are at hand to welcome and inspire a new congregant. So there’s the initial invocation to get you started, and subsequently there’s the equally important need to incorporate the energy of the start into your everyday life. A place for more ritual or ceremony to keep things going? What additional symbols, colors or objects could remind you that what you want is important? What do you need to keep you on track? A weekly mini-ceremony? A symbol carried in your pocket? Time in nature? More colors around the house? Sure it’s about setting the goals and planning things out. Sure it’s about moving forward step-by-step in a logical way. We often forget though that it’s also about the power of those rituals and symbols that call us to be our best selves. And there’s one more thing. regardless of what you think about fighting and swords, remember the one we call Brisingr pulses and glows full of sapphire-blue fire. It’s got energy; it’s got passion; and it’s got both the beauty of the gem sapphire along with the best of the qualities we all associate with the color blue. How do these ideas resonate with you, and what are one or two actions you might want to take in the next day or so on that basis?
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AuthorI am a Life Coach, a Color Wisdom Card Practitioner, and yes, even a Professor (political science, State University of New York at Albany). I use the Color Wisdom Cards to support clients in exploring priorities and taking concrete actions to stay on track with the goals they set. Because in my own life I have overcome a lot of self-doubt, I want to work with people towards more confidence and self-empowerment. You can do it! What is it you want to do? Categories
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