I like to look past the obvious connotations of romantic love in this card which is a bit of a challenge given the central image this particular rendition. So focusing on the colours instead...
The red drapes symbolise courage, action and initiative. It is no coincidence that red is often the colour of revolutionary social movements. Active mind is signalled by the orange hues, progressive change is well thought out.
The yellow (and the candle) also picks up this theme of intellect and brightness although this colour also harbours the less desirable attributes of bitterness, deceit and cowardice.
As Birdie MacDonald (foster carer of over 800 children) puts it so well:
'Love is wholesome, love is power'
When I consider my life, I can clearly see that it was the love of others that often gave me the courage to move forward.
ReplyDeleteIn my life too. Hugs.
DeleteThe blue robe of the man might be representative for the emotional bond which will muster up the courage he needs. Together they might symbolise mind and heart: a powerful combination indeed
ReplyDeleteI agree as Berne Brown wrote courage originally meant 'to speak ones mind by telling all of ones heart'
Deleteoff on a different tangent as usual, did you know in many countries man spreadign like this is forbidden on public tranport? Gives them an unfair advantage of personal space.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good tangent. I use the example of man spreading as a metaphor for my research on why men occupy the 'space/category' of leadership. I had no idea leg spreading had been banned in some countries Thanks for the heads up and please can we have that here!
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