THE COLOR WHEEL of FRIENDSHIP by Pennie Hunt

Most of us remember learning about the color wheel in elementary school. We learned about the primary colors of red, yellow, and blue. Even as young children, we learned how to slide our small hands through thick finger paint to mix these colors and create new colors.

The study of color has become a huge business in our world. Designers and marketers have studied the impact of color on our moods, purchasing patterns, and even appetite. Color evokes emotions and actions in all of us.

I believe that they may be the same emotions and actions that our friends stir in us. I believe we all have a color wheel of friendship.

For example, red can ignite us with passion, energy, and excitement. It is no accident that many pizza parlors use red tablecloths and have red painted walls. Red stimulates our appetites to order more and eat faster. Think about your friends. Which one of your friends ignites your energy and excitement? They may be your marathon running partner. They are your red friends.

The color blue is often associated with the sky and the sea. Calmness, tranquility, peace, and trust circle us when we are surrounded by blue. Which friend brings you calmness, tranquility, and trust? That is your blue friend.

The color yellow is associated with happiness and optimism. Which friend does this remind you of? The friend who can bring your mood up and help you see the bright side of every situation is your yellow friend.

Green, of course, reminds us of trees, mountainsides, and all nature. Your green friend will hike and camp with you. They will ground you in what is important in life.

Orange friends are joy-filled. They are creative, warm, and enthusiastic about life. Do you have a friend like this?

And then there is the color purple. The color of mystery, spirituality, and royalty. These are the friends who just ‘know’ things. They may guide you in mystical ways. They may seem like they should wear a royal cape and have a crystal ball. You are drawn to them for healing, help, and guidance.

I am sure you are visualizing your color wheel of friends. Some of them may bring more than one color to your life. Some may bring snippets of several colors, but usually they will have a dominant color that brings out the emotions, actions, and feelings that match that color.

We all need a little of each color in our lives. We all need a variety of friends to circle us with their unique colors. The color each friend brings to us has a substantial effect on our mind and heart. We need a little of each color in our friendships. On the friendship color wheel, too much of one color can throw off our life balance.

In the same way that marketers and designers carefully choose colors to evoke feelings and attract their target audience, make sure you surround yourself with a color wheel of friends that creates a balanced, happy circle of friendship in your life. 
Take a good look at your friendship color wheel, and while you are at it, what color of friend are you?
​                                           ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
                                               Pennie’s Life Lesson:
          Surrounding yourself with a balanced “color wheel” of friends,
                            each bringing their unique, colorful energy,
                                will create a vibrant and fulfilling life.
                                   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

---

YOUR TURN...        
Share your thoughts and experiences relating to this post in a comment below.  And please feel free to email me  at:
 [email protected]. 
                                                                 Thank you!  ​
                                      ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
                                                         All Rights Reserved
                                          Copyright © 2013-2025 Pennie Hunt
                             This was written and produced by Pennie Hunt.
Feel free to forward and share this post.  Please keep the entire message intact, including  contact, logo, and copyright information.
#CornerofSpiritandBrave #LoveYourLifeNoMatterWhat #JourneyThrough #PennieHunt #IAmGoodEnough #grief #Love #Joy #HowToBeHappy #Happiness