Intro to Colour

INTRODUCTION TO COLOUR

KEY NOTES
Causing your experience:

      1.    Be – Blue - Mind – Thinking
2.    Do – Red – Action – Physical Experience
3.    Have – Yellow – Emotional – Feelings

An extract from “Green Wallets - Your Key to Abundance” book...

In Orange Underpants the book I touched on the colour blue and explained that it links to our communication and expression centre (the throat). When I talk about blue it is in my opinion the first colour that comes into existence from a soul level. It contains male and female energies and it is spirit, our true beingness.

The next colour that comes into existence is Red – Red is the physical body. It is through our physical body that we get to experience pleasure as well as pain.

The next colour that comes into existence is Yellow – our emotions and feelings. If we had no emotion how would we appreciate the having experience.

Have you heard of the three laws of suffering?

Those who want what they can’t have – Blue – Yes – Past and controlled by others.
Those who have what they don’t want – Red – No – Future and controls others.
Those who don’t know the difference between the above two – Yellow – I Don’t Know – Present and controls self.

Blue links to the past, blue’s natural response is yes. It is the energy of receiving. However, blue also allows others to control. Blue says yes because it doesn’t want to miss out. You can tell when this energy is dominating your life as you will start to put on weight. You are saying yes too much when the body wants you to say no. These are our nice people.

There are no rights and wrongs here this is just an energy that you are choosing right now. Do you say yes when you really want to say no? Is it easier to go with what others are doing than speak your own truth and risk confrontation? Do you keep asking for advice and then wonder why it doesn’t work for you? Do you compromise to keep the peace? Why do you do that? If you de- press energy long enough you go numb inside. That is why we have the blues… Thinking too much, usually of the past creates stuck energy. The past is history. Why bring it into your present moment? That is what nice means by the way – Nothing Inside Cares Enough. So if it doesn’t care to listen to it self, it then listens to everybody and everything else. It makes others more important than self. Then over time it convinces itself that it’s happy but inside is very sad. This creates separation within self. Your body is the most important thing on this planet. It is the tool that you use to experience life. You stop that tool from being true to itself and it starts to die inside. It is not being on purpose for itself and it may as well go home (back to spirit).

I always ask my clients “If money was not in question. You had access to millions and so you don’t have to work to survive, what would you do? This is not about not doing something. We have a physical body that is used to experience life so there is a need to contribute on some level to do something – to experience something, anything or why else would you stay? The key word is passion of purpose. Doing something that stirs you to do…loving something or someone. We choose to be together and share our experiences than be by ourselves.

My experience has shown me that when I ask that question – people are not doing what they choose prefer, desire or love. They are sacrificing themselves thinking that this is the best way for all concerned. They are the savers of others and they hold their desires and choices’ thinking that is the best way to love. They give in order to receive. This does not work. Until Blue learns to receive which is what this energy is asking for it will always feel empty and never fill up.

How does blue receive? By trusting itself more. Speaking its truth. Giving to the self what it desires instead of giving it to someone else. Accepting help when required and compliments when given. Learn to receive – give back to yourself first and then you can share that energy with others. They teach us this in airplanes. Fix the oxygen mask to yourself first before you even attempt to assist another person. Why? You risk loosing your life if you try to help someone before yourself. Interesting point of view!

This brings me to red. Red is the energy of no and it is based in the future. It is the energy that looks outside of itself for the answer. It puts up blockages and excuses so we don’t get what we desire now. It is always in the future and we have to sacrifice ourselves for the possibility of having the experience. Red says “ It’s just around the corner” It is always dependent on something else having to happen first in order for the thing you choose to be available to you. People say to me “Debourah when I save up I can have….” Or “when the kids leave home then I can….” Or I can’t afford that so when I pay off all my debts then I can …” You are living in the world of illusion. You are too far in the future. You are not living your life – you have it on hold until you give yourself permission to have the experience.

Red says no to others and to itself. Red knows there is a hole it is trying to fill. However it tries to fill it with things (material things) thinking that will fill the hole. It is the doing energy and therefore it is based on having to do something. It can’t stop because then it would have nothing to do. These people are always busy, busy, busy but do not have a lot to show for their efforts on an emotional level. The physical is all that matters. They will have possessions and material things but will not be happy and satisfied. They know that something still is incomplete. It is the energy of one, “Me against the world so to speak”. It is in defence protecting itself. It says no so it can’t be taken advantage of. You know people who say no before you have even shared the information on what you want to share with them. What are they saying no to when they haven’t even heard the information or offer? Do they even know why they say no at first? You could be saying no and pushing away the energy and not receiving the very thing that you have been pursuing all along. This is what this red energy does it staves itself from the very thing that will fill it up.

It says no to itself and by using the word no it seeks to control others. When this energy is out of balance this could lead you to loosing your taste or desire for food (Life) and this could be where anorexic’s and bulimic’s are saying in effect no to life itself. In other words they control the situation “you can’t make me eat”. However this cost them dearly for this stops them from receiving also…Interesting point of view.

This brings us to Yellow Energy. Yellow is the energy of “I Don’t Know” However, it is based in the present moment at least you know right now that you don’t know. Why don’t you know? This is the question to ask. You do know but something is stopping you from making a choice either yes or no. That something is you. Yellow energy is about controlling the self. It is the energy of giving. Who do you give to? The body is asking for you to give back to yourself. That is all it wants from you. However, what we do in life based on my experience is we give to every one else at the cost of ourselves. We have on this planet in my opinion a receiving problem not a giving problem.

When you are choosing yellow it is time to ask yourself “what do I prefer, choose or desire right now? When is it time to make me the important choice? That label of selfish comes up. I believe no one on the planet is out to harm anyone on purpose. I believe if we all took care of our own wants, needs and desires the world would have to be a better place. So I let this happen one person at a time. To open ourselves up to receive we have to give back to ourselves first. This is not selfish. This is taking care of your self so you are in a better position to support another individual. I believe the true meaning of selfish is when you do something with intent of harm to another. Making a choice to do this or that is not selfish. It is loving you and making you the highest choice. We come into the world with nothing but ourselves. We leave the world with nothing but ourselves. If we could all just understand that by living our truth (blue) we could be a lot happier (yellow) we would then lift our energy to attract more into our lives.

This brings me to Green Energy. The two primary colours that make up the colour green are blue (receiving energy) and yellow the (giving energy). This is all money is by the way – the energy of giving and receiving. I provide a service – I give my energy to you – you pay me with the energy of exchange called money. That is why I encourage one and all to start putting your money into green wallets. Green wallets open you to the energy of balance. Balance in your life, your energy of giving and receiving. However, in order for you to receive fully you have to be able to give to yourself fully. So give to yourself first and thereby opening yourself to receive.

Everything inside of you is a reflection of what your reality is on the outside. Change the inside and the outside also changes - likewise if you change the outside the inside changes. The green wallet is a tool for your body to realize that nothing is outside of itself. It is all about what is happening inside of you that creates your reality on the outside. Your body knows that green represents – abundance, prosperity, new beginnings, growth and expansion. What do we desire our money to do? I say to grow, to expand and to create new beginnings for us now. This is what harnessing the power of colour can do for you now. What colour do you associate with money?

Red - Survival - Negative – When you are in the negative of red you may feel you are in need, lack of or not enough and every thing in life is unfair. You then create that reality. The result is that what you focus on is what you have created. Remember red can go too far into the future and create worry that is not really true in the present moment. It is just about a potential situation that has not happen yet. That is a waste of energy and worrying does drain you of energy. So remember red is an action colour. So as a negative red that may mean that when your survival instinct takes over you act a little impulsively and the money disappears just like you feared it would. You could say things like “I can’t” afford it” and guess what, you are right you can’t. Maybe you say “there just isn’t enough money to go around. Guess what, you are right again and there isn’t. Or you may say, “Money is the root of all evil” “Rich people are crooks, liars and thieves” and your not are you? I wonder though if you aren’t doing a bit of lying to yourself or even robbing and cheating yourself by thinking this way. You may because of your beliefs and judgements actually stop yourself from having money. It is your judgements which make something wrong that shuts down your capacity to receive. Think about it.

In my colour and shape awareness cards the colour green is represented by a circle which is neutral. The colour red is represented by a square. The square can represent foundation and stability and also it can be very tense and rigid. Red being the no energy.

Red - Power – Positive – You may use money for gaining more power and authority. You may plan your next move and are quick to see these opportunities to further your ambitions. You pay attention to money and when money talks you listen. You may use money to get your way “Money Talks” Money is very important to you. It can mean success and status. It can be used as a tool to get your own way. That’s why when we have money that is in the red we have to stop and pay attention to those details or we may be in trouble. You are a doer. Your favourite saying maybe “Action speaks louder than words” “Put your money where your mouth is” You need to be involved with your investments and keep on top of things.

Blue - Control – Negative – You may think about money all the time. Do you have enough? Do you have too much? You are constantly planning and analysing as blue is the colour of thinking too much and getting the blues. You may use the money to control yourself and others. You need to organize and control your money. You may hoard it away or be very careful with it. You may even organize your life around money. This could be by making self -sacrifices relating to holding on to your money. Blue plays it safe. Money makes you feel safe. You have a good handle on life and know that you’re in control. Be careful that the money doesn’t control you and rob you of your joy. You are very serious about money and you know it’s value.

Blue - Conservative – Positive - You like to play it safe. You know about money and it’s worth. You save for a raining day. You are conservative with your investments. You are conservative about your spending for it has to be for a good reason. You will take your time before you decide on your purchase. The purchase has to be of some use or value or you will feel like you have wasted your money. You will then go into your head to justify why you felt it was OK to spend some of your money. You are very serious about money and traditional. You may use money as a way to feel safe. In other words you have to have a certain amount of money in the bank to feel safe. If you go below then it plays heavy on your mind. You may have to by self- sacrifice get that money back to feel safe again.

Yellow - Fear – Negative - Fear of not enough. Fear of too much? What will I do with it? Will people take it away from me? Fear of Success. Fear of Failure. You may attach a certain importance to money. Yellow is a social colour and you may spend your money on your family and friends. Every one else is more deserving in some way but you. If you buy for yourself there is always the need to buy for someone else. This then you tell yourself is for the good of all. Then you can justify on spending on yourself.

Yellow - Fun – Positive – You can be very playful with money – perhaps the gambler. You like to have a good time with your money. You enjoy spending your money and risking at the same time. You spend money on your friends and family. You love to have money around. It makes you feel independent. You may even have a money magnet. You always have money on you somewhere. This makes you feel happy and prepared. Knowing that you always have some money on you means you can be spontaneous and are never caught out. You are always ready to be the Good Samaritan if someone is in need. You may spend money on things of little value or are temporary. Feel good things like services because you have fun you can give money away easily.

Secondary colours are these primary colours above mixed together. So the same information applies but in a different way. When you have two colours the negatives and the positives are present together. They are intensified as the energy is combined.

Orange/Gold - Additions – Negative – You love to spend money to feel good about your self. You could be a spend-a-holic. You spend just for pleasure. You may be spending impulsively. Fear (yellow) of (red) power could mean you feel you don’t deserve the money and thereby you waste it on silly things or things that give you temporary pleasure. The things you buy may not even last. You may like it when you bought it and then give it away. You use money to feel good about yourself. Unfortunately you have nothing to show for it. You will be the one that has credit cards that are over the limit or are close to that. Spending money could be like a drug to you and therefore an addition. Just like people who take drugs. You have a great time spending and then when reality hits you, you then wonder how you are going to pay for it all. You then feel sorry for yourself and start the whole cycle again. Spending to feel good etc…

Orange/Gold - Individuality – positive – You know the value of money. You like nice things and surround yourself with beautiful objects. These items usually are of value in some way. Unusual and unique, status is what you are buying. So you buy things that make a statement. Brand names, Designer Labels. Anything that is different and unusual grabs your attention and your money. You use the left brain (yellow) to justify your purchases and then (red) to action the purchase. The item that is purchased always has some special value or worth that you can see and this allows you to spend your money. It’s usually beautiful and special in some way. You like to show off your purchases.

Purple - Sensitivity – Negative - This is being conned or a need to feel safe. Negative purple could mean you get frustrated with money. You either never have enough or have too much. You think about money all the time and how you are going to use it to serve in some way. You get talked out of your money without thinking about it. You maybe a little bit gullible and believe all that people may say to you. You trust too openly and are always into get rich quick schemes. Money is what you want but your vision and means never seem to catch up. You think about how you will use the money to serve others. You are the dreamer. You may play lotto and hope your numbers will come up. You are always looking into the future and this is why your money soon disappears. You think about money all the time and how it will serve you. You are the soft touch. People will always come to you with their hard luck stories and you believe them and think that they need your money more than you do. You may feel their needs are much more important than yours and so you give them your hard earned money and never see them again, until the next time….

Purple - Creativity – Positive - This means you are very creative with money. Entrepreneurs. Yes money is on your mind but it is how can I make money work to serve me? Cash flow and multil-evel opportunities appeal to you. Investments. Your main objective is to make money serve you so you can take care of others too. You share these opportunities with all who will listen. You only have their best interest at heart. So much so you may offer to do all the work for them and when it fails you take it very personally and so does the other person. Blue is the lateral thinking part of money. You are always thinking outside of the box. What can you do to make it work differently, better and help others at the same time? Red is action. The problem is that maybe you don’t think long and hard first before you act. You tend to act first and then think second. Try sitting on the idea for a while first before you make the decision to act.

Green - Envy, Jealousy – Negative – You are concerned with image. Got to have what every one else has. (Yellow) fear of (Blue) being accepted. When I have what that other person has then I will be accepted. Yellow and blue are both the left and right brain colours. They help us to make decisions and create judgments around money. Always thinking that someone else is better off than you. If you have what they already have then the world would be better. The grass is always greener on the other side. Never having enough always wanting to have something else, to have things to show off. Always wanting something to be better and better. Every body’s stuff, lifestyle and work appear to be better than yours and so you want what they have.

Green - Abundance – Positive – Balance, growth and new beginnings. Green is the colour of giving (yellow) and receiving (blue). There is balance, 50% giving and 50% receiving. You spend money freely knowing (yellow) that the money will return to you. This gives you the balance of yellow success and safety of blue. You tend to think (blue) before you act. Fun (yellow) and you will justify your purchase in some way. It will have value, or it may just be for fun. You have a balanced view on money and know that as you spend it – it will be returned in some way and of course it does. You see yourself as having plenty and therefore manifest that in your life. You are not concerned with being in control (blue) or having just fun (yellow). You have grown (green) and your keen sense for a bargain is always there. You are very aware and never lack anything. You are in balance and creating new beginnings all the time. You know when to take time out (blue) and when to have fun (yellow). Luck seems to follow you and people are amazed how you mange to get what you do.

How do I know this? I don’t know about you but I used to own a black wallet. I was always wondering where my money went. It was like sinking my good hard earn money into a black hole. Never to be found again. I never seemed to have enough. I was always saying “ I can’t afford this or that” I was robbing Peter to pay Paul. Black is all the colours absorbed. Now if money is energy – the energy of giving and receiving and black is all energy absorbed. Could black be the energy that was draining my money supply and my energy? Then it made sense to me that my black wallet was not supporting me at all. It was absorbing all my good money and energy and thereby drawing all the negatives of the colours to me. I became impulsive with money. I spent on family and friends. I relied upon retail therapy to make me feel good. Spending money on feel good items that were only temporary. I did not believe that I deserved to keep my money or to have it work for me.

All that has changed since having a green wallet is my wallet is never empty. All the positives of the colours have come through. Sure I spend money and I let it go freely and with no judgments of right or wrong. I know that I will manifest more money. I always have money. My body knows what green signifies and keeps creating abundance, growth, prosperity and new beginnings in my life all the time. I bless the day I originally took my brown wallet to the shoe repair shop and had them dye it a moss green. I had a palm pilot diary and I needed a wallet to specially fit my diary. Unfortunately it only came in black or brown. Boring! So I would never touch a black wallet again so it was the brown one I got. What does Brown mean?

Well brown was the colour that was assigned to the peasants. It is associated with poverty, humility and being the doormat. I guess if you look at brown it is in the yellow/red family and so the orange/gold information may apply, also the red and naturally the yellow. All I know is when I got it dyed that beautiful moss green it was like my abundance started to manifest. Not just the money or though money was a great part of it. My whole like took on a new beginning and my business grew. My reputation was out there and things were happening. My knowledge grew and from that growth I created new beginnings for myself. My first book “Orange Underpants - Your Key to Emotional Success” was a hit and completely sold out. Now I have this book “Green Wallets - Your Key to Abundance”, to be followed by “Magenta Bed Sheets - Your Key to Conscious Relationships” and “Violet Eyeglasses - Your Key to True Vision”.

I now have created colour and shapes awareness cards and who knows what is next. So buy yourself a green wallet. Don’t take my word for it. Check it out for yourself. Get yourself a green wallet and see what kind of abundance it creates for you.

I ask my clients this question. How much money do you choose to earn in a day? That is how much money you need to carry in your green wallet every day. Make it a very clear intention that is your value. Value how much money you are worth. Make it happen now.