I am not sure I have a good answer for you. It may have something to do with life’s changes and how memories of past holidays creep into our minds. I did some research and learned that “blue” is a pretty powerful color and is considered beneficial to the mind and body. Blue symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence and truth. Light blue is associated with health, healing, understanding and softness while dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.

I like looking up at the sky and into the blue waters of the sea getting a sense of openness, depth and endless possibilities. It creates a calming tranquil effect on me. A sense of peacefulness and letting go as I breath in the abundance of the open sea and sky.

When I Googled “blue and sadness” I found out that “feeling blue” comes from the tradition of ships flying blue flags and bearing a painted blue band when a captain or another officer died. The word “blue” was first used by Chaucer in about 1385, in his poem, Complaint of Mars. Washington Irving is credited with having first used the term “the blues” in 1807, as a synonym for sadness. And, I can’t forget “The Blues” as a popular musical form that influenced an entire genre. (Huffington Post)

I know that for many the joy and celebration of the holidays can bring sense of sadness and overwhelm. Should you feel that the blues are playing too loud in your ear, take a minute for yourself: be still, take a deep breath and find the tranquility and peace in your shade of blue.

For those celebrating Hanukkah, blue and white are the color of the holiday to represent the flag of Israel, with a splash of silver for the sparkle.

Enjoy the holidays with all the smells, colors and feelings. Hope to see you on the mat.

Namesta