A little bit of red ........

 

Although the Cardinals are not back yet... they will be soon!

                                        And, the hummingbirds aren't back yet either .... but soon!

 And, soon the flowers will be back in the planters!  At this time of year, I dream.  I dream about all the possibilities, all the birds returning, all the changes I can make in my yard to make it a wonderfully happy place.  Always  in my mix is the color red.

Did you know (researched thru squidoo):
Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant, red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.

How the color red affects us mentally and physically
* Increases enthusiasm
* Stimulates energy
* Encourages action and confidence
* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

Red is the color for the base or root chakra. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies.