A Short Tale

Benedict bounded into a meadow where the orange glow faded into golden light. The air was so bright it felt like standing inside a lantern. He blinked, squinting, until a small bird with sunny feathers fluttered down beside him.

“Hello,” chirped the bird. “I’m Brisa.”

Brisa’s feathers shimmered in every shade of yellow—soft as dawn, sharp as lightning, warm as candlelight. She tilted her head at Benedict. “You’ve been laughing and playing, but now it’s time to see. Do you know where you’re going?”

Benedict frowned. He hadn’t thought about it. His colors were returning, but his path was still fuzzy. Brisa pecked the ground, uncovering a smooth stone. On its surface, sunlight reflected so clearly Benedict could see his own face.

“You don’t need every answer,” she said. “But light helps you see the next step.”

As Benedict gazed into the glowing stone, streaks of yellow appeared in his fur—bright and bold. For the first time, he felt the warmth of both joy and focus together.

*Benedict Fluff & The Yellow Keeper Brisa*, AI Image design and idea by Rooted Ravens

Science

Yellow is a true visual spectrum color, sitting between green and orange. Our eyes are particularly sensitive to it—yellow grabs attention faster than any other color. That’s why warning signs, highlighters, and sunflowers stand out so vividly.

Culture

In many traditions, yellow is tied to the sun, knowledge, and energy. Ancient Egyptians linked it to eternity. In Eastern cultures, yellow is a color of honor and wisdom.

Spirt

Yellow is the light of clarity, intellect, and self-awareness. It’s the spark that helps us see patterns, focus, and make choices with confidence. Too much, and it can overwhelm or scatter us; balanced, it brings vision and vitality.

Why it Matters

Benedict’s lesson in the Yellow Realm is about sight—not just with eyes, but with heart and mind. Yellow reminds us that laughter and courage are strengthened when we can pause, reflect, and see the next step clearly.

What’s Next

After clarity comes growth. Next, Benedict will step into the Green Realm, where light deepens into balance, roots, and renewal.

Creative Companions

If you’d like to start playing with color in your own space, here are a few of my favorite tools that spark creativity and connect beautifully with this series:

• 🕯 Yellow candle for focus and energy

• 🎨 Creatives color pencil set of 300 to capture ideas quickly and colorfully

• 🔮 Tarot deck with solar imagery - one of my favorites The Rider Waite Black & Gold Deck

• 📖 A reflection journal to track clarity moments and decisions

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Join the Journey

Benedict’s colorful adventures are just a playful glimpse into what each realm teaches us. Inside The Nest, you’ll find the full immersive story of the colors—woven with myth, depth, and guided practices to help you explore the many colors in your own life. Each session comes with a recorded episode and printable companion page to support your journey. Benedict is here to guide you in, but the deeper story waits for you inside.

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