Have you ever looked at a beautiful painting and felt your eyes dancing across the canvas? Antoni Gaudi, a master of architecture, once suggested that adding color to specific areas can breathe life into the very bones of a structure, making outlines and planes feel more energetic. To me, this means that while the foundation of our lives provides the necessary stability, it is the intentional splashes of color—the small, vibrant moments—that truly define our strength and vitality. Without those highlights, even the most magnificent architecture can feel a bit heavy or static.

In our everyday lives, we often focus so much on the 'structure' of our days. We plan our schedules, we build our careers, and we focus on the solid, unmoving parts of our routines. We make sure the walls of our lives are sturdy and safe. But sometimes, we forget that a life without color can start to feel like a grey stone building in the rain. We might be structurally sound, yet we feel a lack of energy or purpose because we haven't intentionally placed any vibrant details in our landscape.

I remember a time when my own days felt very structural and quite dull. I was following my routine perfectly, checking every box, but I felt heavy and uninspired, much like a building lacking its energetic outlines. I realized I was neglecting the 'color.' So, I started making small, deliberate changes. I began wearing a bright yellow scarf every morning, I bought a single bright sunflower for my desk, and I made sure to walk through the park specifically to see the blooming wildflowers. These weren't massive life changes, but they were purposeful splashes of color that made my daily structure feel much more alive and energetic.

Just like Gaudi’s vision, these small, colorful choices helped define the boundaries of my joy. They gave my routine a sense of movement and excitement. It is often the smallest, most brightly colored parts of our day that provide the most energy to our overall journey. When we add intention to the small things, the entire structure of our existence begins to glow with a new kind of strength.

Today, I want to encourage you to look at the structure of your own life. Where might you add a little more color? Perhaps it is a new hobby, a brighter outfit, or simply a more vibrant way of speaking to a friend. Find one place where you can add a splash of energy and watch how it transforms the way you see your entire world.