Think back to your childhood—remember that thrill of opening a fresh box of 64 Crayola crayons? Each color held a world of possibility. “Macaroni and Cheese” wasn’t just orange—it was the taste of after-school snacks. “Jungle Green” smelled like fresh-cut grass in the summer sun. “Tickle Me Pink” felt like giggling with your best friend. Writing your life stories should be just as vivid.
Every memory you carry is a color waiting to be unwrapped. Instead of saying, “I grew up in a small town,” show us the dusty red clay roads, the scent of rain on pavement, the sticky fingers from melting Popsicles. Was your childhood “Midnight Blue,” full of quiet nights and whispered secrets? Or “Lemon Yellow,” bright with laughter and mischief? When you assign color to your stories, they come alive in ways that facts alone never could.
Start with a single moment—one that makes your heart stir. Close your eyes and engage your senses. What did you see, hear, taste, touch, and smell? Was the air thick with the scent of your grandmother’s apple pie? Did the wooden floor creak under your feet? Were the autumn leaves crackling like fire as you ran through them? Sensory details make your writing jump off the page and invite readers into your world.
The beauty of storytelling is that you are the artist. You choose the palette. Even painful memories hold color—sometimes deep shades of indigo and stormy grays, but they still shape the masterpiece of your life. Don’t shy away from the darker hues; they make the golden moments shine even brighter.
So grab your metaphorical crayon box and start sketching. Pick a story and color it with your senses. Your life isn’t just black and white—it’s a rich, textured painting waiting to be told. What color will your next story be?
Until next time…