The Dewey Color System: Choose Your Colors, Change Your Life  

Among the many things that offer comfort in time of great stress are the colors that surround you, according to noted personality expert Dewey Sadka.

Sadka, who has researched the influence of color on personality for over 20 years, says browns are comfort colors that create a down-to-earth perspective that encourage you to be more aware, authentic, and compassionate.

"North Americans" are accustomed to comfort words and phases, like 'freedom' and 'love you' and even fond of comfort foods like mashed potatoes and hot apple pie," says Sadka. "But comfort colors, as described in my book, are subliminally recognized, and are equally as healing."

Coincidentally, brown shades are presently very trendy and available in fashion and decor. Plus Sadka says, there are a number of hot colors that add a soothing touch to what you already own.

Sadka describes in the Dewey Color System(TM) to surround yourself with:

CAMEL, lime green with brown -- You become better able to sample new pleasures and enjoy living in the moment. Things happen spontaneously. Only later do you reflect back on events and decide if you'd like to experience them again.

OLIVE, green with brown -- You will become more grounded and secure. This color will encourage you to share your concerns about others, to receive supportive, practical solutions. Others will see you as more giving and fun.

EGGPLANT, purple with brown -- Like a scientist, you will be better able to examine things, and experiment with them to make improvements. Your factual, no-nonsense approach makes you appear very bold, because you express yourself as a knowledgeable person.

SIENNA, indigo with brown -- You will see practical plans. This color creates a sharper awareness of what exactly needs to be done. You will become more of a doer. You will undertake more things, and become more self-confident.

CLAYPOT, orange with brown -- You will consider how things started. Understanding how things are made will enable you to eliminate what you don't want. You become refreshed, able to appreciate all the things that you are doing.

EARTH, black with brown -- You will become more stable with both feet on the ground. This strong achromatic hue will encourage you to be more decisive about what you want. Seeing the end product will become especially important. You will also be better able to offer practical advice to others.

BROWN -- You will become more aware, authentic and compassionate. This achromatic color gives you the power to better understand your reality. Your motivation becomes more about experiencing the sensations of each day.

TAN, brown and white -- You will better know what will give you the most pleasure in life. This achromatic shade gives you the ability to evaluate what is best for you. You will become more aware of when others are excessive or not comfortable with his or hers desires.

BEIGE, mostly white with brown -- You will feel more compelled to experience new desires. Feeling more complete with your surrounding is your goal. You are seeking a journey where your expectations and desires are only the things you can get.

DARK PURPLE, purple with black -- You will become better able to understand your underlying motivations. By identifying the emotions behind specific actions, you will better gauge your own potential. You will recognize hidden motivations in yourself and others.

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