Orange

Orange

• Physical comfort
• Food
• Warmth
• Security
• Sensuality
• Passion
• Abundance
• Fun

Orange is not the first color I pick, usually. But I’m learning to appreciate it more. Yesterday I saw the new growth on the trees—long orange tips of exuberant life in a leafless landscape. And off on a distant hill, the orange branches of the berry field gleamed against the green of the grass. New life is popping out all over.
There’s the warm orange glow of a fireplace on a cold winter night. And all the wonderful orange things we eat—citrus in winter, apricots in summer, squash in the fall. Such a rich, warm abundance.

Orange is not my strong suit, but I know people who do it well and I treasure them dearly. They bring such a friendliness and abundance and energy into the world. Every single one of these people cheer me  on, no matter how tough things get. They are deeply caring people and get along easily with just about anybody. They value those who are different from themselves and the unique gifts they bring.

This is the thing that continually amazes me—these colors and qualities are everywhere. Even in the areas where I’m weakest, I’m surrounded with people who have those qualities and I learn so much from them. And to be honest, it’s rather a relief to know that I don’t have to be everything. That’s why we need each other. We bring different gifts to the table. When we learn to value those differences, we’ll be able to accomplish so much more.