Stephanie Norris

Secrets of Colour Healing by Stephanie Norris, looks at the use of colour as a healing tool, from a metaphysical and psychological perspective. There is a great deal of practical scientific information about what 'colour’ is, and how it is created, in terms of light and dyes. The history of using colour for healing is explored, from Avicenna to Babbitt, Gembal, and Steiner. Various colours and their associations are explored, with useful suggestions on how to utilise colour therapy in your own life.

I loved the history and science explorations. Our language reflects our associations with colour, and that is suggestive of how those colours can be used. It should be noted that these associations are Western-centric. I do wish other cultures had been explored in depth, as many cultures have very different associations and uses. There are tidbits here and there related to other cultures. One in particular that stuck with me was a Native American association regarding turquoise.

As someone who loves to play with colours, I'm definitely aware of how colour can affect mood, and a whole host of physiological changes that come with mood. I would have liked to see a stress on personal associations as well. These are just as important as cultural ones. For instance- pinks do not soothe me. Putting me in a pastel pink room is going to piss me off.

The mentions of Atlantis and Atlanteans rubbed my the wrong way. The notions of a civilisation possessing mystic powers and advanced tech is akin to me as suggesting aliens built the pyramids. No son. Aliens did not build the pyramids, and there was not a land sunk beneath the waves that possessed greater technology than we do today.

All being said, this was still a great introduction to colour therapy, with the emphasis on history and sc

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.… (plus d'informations)

Title: Broken (Lunch Break Series)
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris
Publisher: S.N.N.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Broken" by Stephanie Nicole Norris....

"Relationships always start out rosy in the beginning, but they never last that way. At least this is what Marissa thought as she watched Nathaniel preparing to go out to God knows where at 11 o’clock at night. What used to be love had turned into regret — to the point that Marissa often despised being around him. Sure, they’ve had their break-ups and their make-ups. But this relationship had grown stale, boring, and sometimes depressing, and Marissa wanted out.

Now Joe, on the other hand, was handsome, flirtatious, and older. He had Christian values and knew what he wanted out of life. Marissa couldn’t deny his obvious charm and magnetic pull towards her and she wanted to find out what being with him was like. However, being a Christian woman herself, her morals wouldn’t allow her to cheat on Nathaniel, even if their relationship was practically over. Or maybe she could get a taste just once. Nathaniel didn’t have to know, and God would forgive her, right? The struggle between knowing when a relationship has run its course or when it’s time to stand strong is real. Is the grass really greener on the other side?"

"Broken" was just that...a 'Lunch Break Series' that gave you food for thought where we find a nice well written short story mainly around just a few people...Marissa, Nathaniel and Joe. I liked the thought pattern of this author letting us see people down and out but in the end trying to turn their life around. Hopefully that remains to be seen but we know that if it is to be it will be done. The ending kind of made me think will this really happen for Marissa and Nathaniel? Since this is a 'Lunch Break' I can see we will just be left wondering was Marissa celebrating too early? We can always hope it all comes out well for these two. Well done to the author!… (plus d'informations)