In my book, Any Color but Beige: Living Life in Color, I finally realize that the picture-perfect life I created for myself was missing something essential – color. Once I identified what was wrong, I found happiness by living life in color. Use my little quiz below to determine if you need to add more color to your life.
Ticket to Happiness
Start by answering “yes” or “no” for each question.
- Can you name the last time you felt a rush of happiness?
- Do you like to try new things?
- Is there at least one person, place or activity you are passionate about?
- Do you indulge in that passion often?
- Can you laugh at yourself?
- Do you have a short bucket list?
- Have you done something spontaneous in the last week?
- Have you laughed or shared a laugh in the last day?
- Do you smile for no reason?
- Do you have a curious mind and an open spirit?
- Do you make yourself a priority?
- Do you know your favorite color and indulge in it?
- Do you enjoy your own company?
- Do you treat yourself to little (or big) things on occasion?
- Do you have one true friend you can turn to in joy or despair?
- Do you nurture your spiritual side?
- Do you give back, even in just a small way?
- Do you live in the moment?
- Are you a work in progress, learning and growing with every experience?
- Do you have a personal mantra, motto or special book or song that defines you?
Scoring
For each “yes” response, give yourself five points. For each “no” response, subtract one point. Add up the points to reveal your color score.
Color Lost: less than 25 color points
Oops! Looks like you’ve misplaced your color compass. A little Meditation Mauve (from the Any Color but Beige color palettes) would serve you well as a starting point to get back on track. Leonardo da Vinci believed that meditating in a purple light increased effectiveness tenfold. Hang a purple crystal in your window and bask in its beams. Now that is a mood swing for the better!
Color Roadblock: 26 – 50 color points
Time for a makeover – just add color. You are eyeing that box of crayons, poised and ready to choose your signature color. Who would have thought such a bold, marvelous creature was hiding behind all that sensible beige? Try adding some Marvelous Darling (from the Any Color But Beige color palettes) with clothing or accessories, to get moving again.
Flying Down the Highway: 51 – 75 color points
You are officially on Adventure Road. If color were a country, you would have a passport! Whether it’s from around the corner or around the world, you collect colorful souvenirs and use them to decorate your inner and outer space. Seize opportunities to bring colorful pieces of your travels and adventures home. Who says you can’t take it with you?
End of the Rainbow: 76 – 100 color points
Congratulations, you have a rainbow in your pocket! Your life encompasses a full spectrum of color experiences. Time to take all that Zenergy (from the Any Color but Beige color palettes) and share it with others. Start a blog, write your memoir or just find time to share colorful experiences with others. Keep focused on living life in color to continue to reap the benefits.
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cafe, you add color to my life !
Anche tu, Zen. anche tu.
I look forward to reading more…I’m in the Flying Down the Highway category…but moving up..or down…depending upon your viewpoint! ~Sherry~
Sherry – sounds like you’re on the right road and enjoying the journey. Welcome to the Chronicles! May you always live your life in color.
Hey Cafe…I just woke up…it is early morning here in Rome and I am having my coffee…when you awake a few hours later I wish you a totally magnificent day
Boy you’re good…had a totally magnificent day. Thank you!
You’ve opened my eyes… I’m in the “Color Roadblock” category… time to revisit the colors of my life (or lack thereof)… especially since I’m surrounded by plenty of colors here in sunny South Africa 🙂
Absolutely South Africa is awash in color. But don’t forget how you add color to everyone else’s lives with your amazing creations. Now it’s your turn!
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Thank you I loved this! Turns out my life is not as grey as I thought it was.
Most people have more color in their lives then they think. I’m glad that’s the case for you Dimitie. Question – if your life was a color, what color would it be?
End of the rainbow for me:)
P.S. Can I have the pot of gold now? 😀
Sending it via Leprechauns… 🙂