Synesthesia
by: Ruth Guiang
by: Ruth Guiang
Pubmat by: Keziah Manliclic
I've always had the impression that my mind is a maze, with knowledge as well as concepts flying all over the place without ever really taking a break.
That's the reason I am fond of writing, despite the fact that I often find it difficult to figure out what to write about. Nonetheless, I continue to write, allowing my ideas to come to me without worrying too much about being perfect.
Lately, I have been pondering how people interpret colors. For instance, the color blue, which might feel distant and cold, can also be peaceful and comforting. It's also amusing how we refer to sadness as "feeling blue." Well, why not "pink" or "red" instead?
Different individuals interpret different meanings from color; for example, red might stand for danger, love, or anger, but it can also be warmth. It's impressive how these associations between colors enrich our understanding and expression of emotions.
I now wonder what it would be like to perceive color differently, such as for someone who has synesthesia and can taste or hear color—such a unique means to see the world.
Synesthesia is an intriguing phenomenon in which the senses meet in an unexpected way. For people who experience this, they might taste colors, hear textures, or see numbers as colors. This would make a completely unique writing experience