symphonie de cinq – the five senses & elements

“It is the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.”

Paul Coelho

The ancient Greeks were fascinated by the number 5 and recognized it as the perfect symbol to represent the senses and the elements.  Five is the number of balance. Now that it’s autumn and the year is slowly coming to a close, it’s a perfect opportunity for reflection, cialis discount pharmacy a time to create balance within our hearts and minds, our work and our homes.

Isabella’s Pear, Nerac

The sense of TASTE corresponds to the element of FIRE.

Sunset, Mauvezin d”Armagnac

Their colors are red, yellow and orange and they represent rebirth, ascendance ,vitality, prosperity and courage.

Urz Karpatz, Camargue

The sense of HEARING corresponds to the element of WATER.

Summer downpour, Bordeaux

Their colors are blue and black. and they represent movement, creativity, clearing, protection and spirituality.

Bleu de Lectoure, Gers

The sense of TOUCH corresponds to the element of EARTH.

Harvest horizon, Ayzieu

The colors are pale yellow and tawny brown and they represent nourishing, friendship,  learning and memory.

Le Matin, Dordogne

The sense of SIGHT corresponds to the the element of WOOD. The colors are green and brown and represent harmony and flexibility.

Door study, Bergerac

The sense of SMELL corresponds to the element of METAL.

Lavander, Marguestau

The colors are white and gray and they represent strength, communication, purity and peace.

Bicyclette, Labastide d’Armagnac

We express ourselves by using various symbols from our style of dress to the words we speak.  We can mindfully create the images we put forth either of ourselves, our workplaces or our homes. By using the 5 senses and/or the 5 elements in our daily lives we can attune to the natural world and add beauty and meaning wherever we are.

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