Synesthesia: World Can be Seen in Many Different Ways

Respecting the sensibilities of infants

Ever since my first child came out of me, I have often been amazed at the wonders of that infant's sensitivity.　

When she was able to speak, she told me about her flying over the room, which I am convinced that true.  

One of the wonders was synesthesia.  

Synesthesia

One day a long time ago, my young daughter told me that this string of numbers was a vivid combination. Yes, she has synesthesia. 

When she looks at the numbers, images of colors come together. I was excited to learn that. Synesthesia is the pairing or linking of sensory information, like numbers and words, or sounds and colors, or sounds and tastes, to give the subject a unique perception. 

There are various perceptions though, her way of perception of numbers is following correspondence relations with colors:

• zero: transparent
• one: white
• two: pink
• three: yellow
• four: yellow-green
• five: blue
• six: purple
• seven: cream
• eight: orange
• nine: brown

World Can be Seen in Many Different Ways

I've found that the world is different for each viewer by knowing her way of understanding numbers. Thanks to this, my imagination has been broadened. 

Similarly, dogs see the world differently, i.e., as a colorless, black and white landscape. 

Furthermore, the color spectrum may also be different for each person. 

If we could see infrared and ultraviolet light, which are usually invisible to humans, the universe might seem more mysterious.

How I respect the sensibilities of infants

In particular, it was Rudolf Steiner's (1861-1925) theory of education that stuck with me at the time as a new mother.　I enjoyed eurhythmics, baby yoga, baby massage, English for kids and more with my newborn.　 

When we were out, I always spent time with her close in front of me in a carrier strap. I never used a stroller.　

I gave her a set of round tipped crayons in a variety of colors. She drew wonderful pictures before she was a year old. She is left-handed.　

Her grandparents, i.e., my parents, tried to convert her to right-handedness. But, I rejected to do so, based on my own experience; I was once left-handed, too; but my parents corrected me to be right-handed, which has been a traumatic experience for me. 

I believe this helped me to overcome my own childhood trauma. Because I saw my inner child through my daughter. 

The spiritual energy radiating from children is so divine. I believe that adults need to support children just for themselves.

Conclusion

Children is so divine. Synesthesia is the tip of the iceberg. A child's sensitivity is immeasurable. Playing with innocent children heals people.