WEEK 6 - Ideas Behind Island Video

The following explanations are from a series of websites.  As you will see in my video, I refer to mother nature (Gaia) because of its significant connection between the main tree and the island.  No, Yggdrasill is not a made up word, rather it is the tree of life in my island that is the heart, mind and spirit of the island.  The colours blue and purple are used throughout the island and these colours reinforce the tree's significance and the island's spirituality.

 

The Gaia hypothesis, also known as Gaia theory or Gaia principle, proposes that organisms interact with their inorganic surroundings on Earth to form a self-regulating, complex system that contributes to maintaining the conditions for life on the planet.

Yggdrasill, Old Norse Mimameidr, in Norse mythology, the world tree, is a giant ash supporting the universe.

 

Purple:

Purple is the colour of Spirituality. It urges us to find our power within, not the kind of power that needs to control or dominate others, but power rooted in connection to Spirit.

Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence and creativity. Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery.

 

Blue:

Blue is the colour of the sky and sea. Light blues suggest tranquillity and spiritual awareness. They emanate tenderness.  Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body.

 

http://press.princeton.edu/titles/9959.html

http://marvel.wikia.com/Yggdrasill

http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/meaning-of-purple.html

http://www.beading-design-jewelry.com/meaning-of-blue.html