A Short Tale

Benedict padded into a quiet forest, leaving the golden brilliance of the Yellow Realm behind. Here the air was cooler, filled with the scent of moss and rain. Tall trees swayed gently, their leaves whispering secrets in every shade of green.

From beneath a fern, a plump, mossy-furred creature waddled forward. His ears were shorter than Benedict’s, but his belly brushed the ground as he walked. “I’m Bramble,” he said with a smile.

Benedict tilted his head. “You look…steady.”

Bramble chuckled, his voice as soft as soil. “That’s what green is. Roots. Balance. The space where things grow.”

He nudged Benedict toward a sapling sprouting in a patch of sunlight. “See this? Growth doesn’t happen all at once. It takes water, patience, and trust in the unseen.”

As Benedict touched the little tree, a wash of green spread into his fur. His breath slowed. For the first time, he didn’t feel like he had to hurry. He could root himself and trust the path.

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

Science

Green is a true color of the visible spectrum, created by light wavelengths between blue and yellow. Human eyes are especially sensitive to green—it’s why night-vision goggles display in green, and why nature feels so restful to look at.

Culture

Green is often linked to renewal and fertility. In Celtic traditions, it’s tied to the earth’s cycles of life. In Islam, it’s sacred, a color of paradise. In modern culture, it represents growth, prosperity, and harmony with nature.

Spirt

Green balances heart and body. It is the color of compassion, calm, and recovery. Too much can tip into envy, but at its center, green restores balance—reminding us to pause, breathe, and return to ourselves.

Why it Matters

Benedict’s lesson in the Green Realm is about patience and trust. Red taught him courage, Orange gave him joy, Yellow offered clarity—but Green shows him the importance of balance. We don’t grow through rushing; we grow through rooting.

What’s Next

From Green’s gentle balance, Benedict will next encounter the Blue Realm, where calm waters and truth wait to be discovered.

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:

• 🕯 Green candle for renewal rituals with a oober cute faux antler holder

• 🌱 A small plant or herb kit to nurture growth at home

• 🔮 Tarot deck with lush green imagery , Tarot of the Witch’s Garden by Sasha Graham

• 📖 A companion reflection page (available in “The Nest”) to explore balance and growth in your own life

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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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