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People in the corporate world like to wear grey suits because it refects intelligence, professionalism and effciency.
BURGUNDY
Do you want to develop a greater sense of self-worth? The colour burgundy can help with that, as it is the colour of luxury and abundance. Burgundy is the colour of mature wine or port, which is to be savoured, to be enjoyed. You too deserve to enjoy the fner things in life, to savour life and value yourself. It signifes that we no longer need external validation or approval, and that we feel equal to others, knowing we have earned our place in our life.
People who struggle with this colour often feel that they are not been taken seriously and still live in the shadows of older siblings. It can also be a sign that their upbringing was overshadowed by lack of money and they kept hearing that money is evil or money doesn’t grow on trees. One of my clients had a gambling addiction, and this colour was too painful for her to even look at.
This is just a brief summary of different colours.
There are no good or bad colours. Every colour has a message, and behind every colour hides an emotion. You can use colour as a nutrient and you can use colour to overcome certain challenges. The colours you love will refect your talents and strengths, and the colours you dislike reveal your challenges. The beauty of colour is that when you change the colours in your life, your life will change!
LA VENDER
For most of us, so much is happening during our busy days that at night our brain doesn’t want to slow down or settle, resulting in insomnia or restless nights. Even our bodies are fnding it harder and harder to relax and unwind. Several colours can help to calm us down, but one in particular has a positive effect on the nervous system and brain and has, for
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