Green is the color of my true love’s leaves; for every forest, every flower is truly loved by me. Green is the color of the salads that sustain me. Green is the color of the plant life, on which our mammalian lives depend. Green is abundance. Green is wealth and prosperity and affluence. Green is a color that I could not live without.
When we are surrounded in shades of green, we are restful and more peaceful. Green is a symbol of vibrant health, renewal, and well-being. Green is harmonious and seeks balance. But, as with all things, even this rich, beautiful color has its opposite side. People have been seen as being green with envy and it can also imply greed or disgust.
The origins of wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day was to make one invisible to the mischievous leprechauns because it was believed that they liked to pinch people. Most people no longer believe in leprechauns, dismissing them as a purely mythical creature; however, the tradition continues. In light of Coronavirus, we are to practice social distancing; so it is improbable that you will be pinched today whether you wear green, or not. I will wear green because it is one of my favorite colors and because it is a symbol of health and most importantly, it is the promise of spring.
