Colours of Energy

BY KATHRYN DZSUDZSAK THE BLUE HAIR MEDIUM

The Heart Chakra is turning PINK?

What I love about writing for this magazine is the fact that I get pushed outside of my comfort zone. AND, at the same time, I get to go into those crevices that people may not want to go to. I get to learn what I don’t already know and understand and pass it forward to you. I then research more because there is always a darker side to pretty. I really was struggling with this edition and then, I figured it out. Always ask, and you shall receive divine guidance when needed and, well, even the not so divine. Insert shoulder shrug here. Here we go.

Pink? You would think that this would be easy, but it’s not! Everything has a positive and negative side to it and, that includes pink. So, yes, this warm, fuzzy, lovey colour does have a negative side to it.

What is pink?

In reality, pink is just a higher vibration of red remember this as you read. So all I’m asking here is to wipe your mind of any preconceived thoughts about pink and just allow it to be a neutral colour.

The name “pink,” no, not the singer, actually came from a flower. The colour pink is named after the flowers called *Pinks*, which is a flower from the dianthus family (small version of carnations).

It was never meant to be gender-specific, but somehow or another it turned into that. Back in the 1700s, pink wasn’t even a “girls” colour. Babies of both sexes were dressed in white up to the age of 8. There was no gender differentiation. When pink became a “colour,” it was a “tint” and was considered more appropriate for little boys. The reason for this was, it was classed as a masculine colour because the military uniforms were red and when it rained and sunlight, the colour washed out/faded to pink. So, boys were dressed in the “paler” shade of red. Even as late as 1918, pink was still considered the colour for boys!

I was having a bit of time figuring out how I can fill an article about pink that did not pertain to the usual mushy, gushy stuff so, I began to ask people how they felt when I mentioned the colour pink. I asked them to give one word that would describe the feeling. I was sad to hear that not many were of positive energy. The one that stood out to me was the answer from a young man who, when he told me he didn’t like the colour and I asked why, he said, “when I was a kid, a friend had been beaten up because he wore pink.” From that moment forward, pink brought back a trauma memory for him. Some people, when asked, said things like “ugly, weak,” so there you have the negative side of pink.

Pink is now is the symbol of feminine energy, the heart chakra and just plain mushy, gushy love!

In the chakra system, pink is associated to the heart chakra. Yes, most will say, “the heart chakra is green,” which is true but, as we begin to raise our vibration or transition to higher frequencies, the chakra colours are also shifting to higher vibrating colours.

When I look at the energy centers of a person or an animal, I see the colours differently from the traditional colour “scheme” of the chakras or energy centers. So, yes, there is pink.

Pink is associated to love. To the more “tender” areas of our heart, however, it can also indicate fear or a place in the body that requires healing. Take the root or base chakra for instance. When I am working with a person, and the red begins to get lighter (transitioning to pink) at that moment, a trauma is beginning to heal. When it begins to clear and go into the pink vibration, I know the person is beginning to shift out of a fear mode, and they’re shifting into an energy that suits them better. When a person is shifting away from really heavy negative vibes and into a more positive light, the colours begin to shift. Loving who you are is the key. Bring on the pink!

Let’s talk about how the energy of pink can get you into that higher vibration. We all need help at times, and there are tools that can assist us to shift our energy gears. There are many tools but, I am going to play with crystals!

What is the energy behind pink?

As mentioned in previous articles, everything has energy. I’m over 60 and I still get all excited when I see new ways to feel energy. At times if I feel out of sorts, I will grab a crystal. If I don’t know what it is I need, I focus on my current feeling or issue and ask, “what colour is it I need to help me at this time” and then BAM, there it is! There are other times when I simply close my eyes and let my energy do the choosing.

What crystals, gems or stones, whatever you want to call them, are “pink”? Well, let me help you with that.

There are a few different pink crystals, and they all possess different properties. However, they are pretty much all the same. Once again, it’s finding the one that is right for you. Here we go.

Rose Quartz is the most popular and “famous” pink stone that people know of. Rose quartz is all about healing the heart. It dates back as far as 7000 BC. That’s old! It has been said that Egyptian and Roman women used rose quartz face masks to clear their complexions and prevent wrinkles. Rose quartz is all about love, joy and emotional healing. Well, not all pink is about healing a broken heart, you know.

I like having different options, so here are some examples of pink crystals that may help you.

Morganite:

It has been associated with the heart chakra and could help with opening and balancing your heart. It has been said that it can help to balance an irregular heartbeat. This crystal can help reduce stress and elevate your mood. The cool thing about morganite is, it emits a sense of relaxation and joy. It is a stone of power, and morganite is associated with physical healing. Apparently, it helps to relax the muscles and lower anxiety, which in turn helps with breathing problems. Wow.

Morganite may help prevent us from doing things that are simply unnecessary. It helps to remind us that our body, most often, will heal itself. Apparently, morganite is useful as a natural appetite suppressant, and the energy can help in the area of weight control! It is also said that it can oxygenate the systems of the body. I’m getting a nice piece of morganite to test this out.

This is such a cool and complex crystal! However, I have to stop here because my entire article will be about morganite!

Lepidolite:

Now, it’s a little bit different because it’s a form of mica. It has only really become popular in about the past 20 years. This stone is found in Brazil, Russia, California, and in Africa. It’s sometimes known as the “Peace Stone”. Here’s the cool thing about this stone, it allows events to unfold without a challenge. If there is something in your life that you are struggling with and you can’t seem to get things to go right, bring in lepidolite and let it do its work. Life isn’t a contest, and this crystal will help you to understand that. It’s great for removing anxiety. It will help remind you that you are right where we need to be at any given moment.

Pink Opal:

Ooh La La! Could you imagine wearing or carrying that? Pink opal is a power stone for healing the emotions, especially for subconscious pain. It helps with emotional balancing and also healing for matters of the heart. Pink opal also helps to dissolve stress and anxiety. It also helps to persuade you to stay calm and centred when you are going through a really rough patch. Are there some days that you wish you could just wear a whole suit of these?

Pink Tourmaline:

So yummy! If you are a humanitarian, then this is a stone for you. Pink tourmaline represents love of humanity and humanitarianism. It’s worn to help promote sympathy towards others. It’s a wonderful stone for healers. It also carries the energy of unconditional love and friendship. Pink tourmaline also helps to release emotional pain.

It is said that it will help balance you mentally and to help calm your energies. This sounds like something that would help people with insomnia. If you or your kids have trouble sleeping, pink tourmaline to the rescue! Put it next to your bed or under the pillow.

How do you know which stone/crystals you need?

When you are shopping for stones/crystals or even if you have them, pick up each one individually and ask yourself, “is this the stone I need for my healing/ balancing?” You will either feel the answer or “hear” it immediately when asking the question.

Once you have the stone/crystal you need, sit or lay down.

Take a couple of deep breaths to relax your entire body.

Focus on the stone/crystal. Allow yourself to feel the vibration of it and be aware of where you are feeling it. The healing energy of the stone/crystal and colour will go to where it is needed.

If you already know the area of your body where the stone/crystal is needed, lay down, put the crystal on or around that area, then focus on the stone/crystal, sending the energy to that area.

Crystals are great to use with your meditation. Meditating can be as simple as saying, “the energy from this stone/ crystal is healing my body.”

Allow yourself at least 15 minutes when relaxing with a crystal/stone. 30 minutes is even better.

If you feel you need immediate help from the colour pink and do not have any crystals, find something pink. A towel, pillow, even a picture of the stone/crystal will work as long as it is pink.

Do exactly the same steps for the colour as you would with a stone/crystal. Remember, the colour is the healing energy at this time.

Just allow the energy of the colour pink to do its work.

Pink is all about universal love. It’s about the emotional love you have for yourself and others, friendship, harmony and inner peace. So if you are struggling, get the pink out!