The Native Iowan

Today is the First of the Tenth. The beginning of the third quarter of 2024, the beginning of the last quarter of the year. My, time sure flies when you’re having fun.

It’s a chilly, bright, clear-sky morning. A light breeze tickles the leaves on the olive tree out side the kitchen. The valley is many colours of green. Verdant, thick, happy greens of every imaginable hue.

Green is a good colour.

Did you Know: Green is known to have therapeutic and positive effects, such as aiding recovery from surgery and reducing mood disturbances and perceived exertion. Its calming presence can alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.

Green enhances a sense of security associated with environments that satisfy basic needs like food, water, and shelter, green evokes a sense of security and abundance. It is often linked to the idea of a safe haven where one can find sustenance and protection.

Green’s calming effects are utilized in areas where people wait before appearing on television shows, helping them relax, focus, and reduce anxiety. This practice is based on the belief that green surroundings can create a serene and focused atmosphere.

Green enhances positive cognitive outcomes, such as improved memory, problem-solving, and positive thinking. For example, studies have shown that people are more likely to remember positive words written in green, and words associated with success are often linked to this color. This suggests that green can stimulate mental clarity and creativity.

Thats nice to know.

I do recall the walls at the Mental Hospital I worked at in the 1970s had green walls.

More later