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for Unseeking Seeker's 'Who are we at our core ' Poetry Contest

When I first entered college, I was thinking to go into psychology. But it was too much science, which i hate. Anyway, after I ran across the COLOR CODE, created by an intelligent man who researched his ideas all over the world, I came to really appreciate its accuracy. This test is used by some companies who are looking for certain personality types. That's how good it it. The book with test can probably be found on Amazon as used at a good price. If anyone is interested,  https://taylorhartman.com/assessment-information/

. If that link doesn't work, Google Dr. Hartman's color code test. You can learn your best matches for work, friendships and even marriage (,boy, did I miss out not seeing this book before marrying my complete opposite. Haha)

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There is a test for personalities by Dr. Hartman called “The Color Code.” He studied folks both here and from abroad. In every land exist a basic four he’s labeled Yellow, Red, or White or Blue. The test has nothing though to do with colors. You answer questions based on how you felt when you were a young child, and that’s because the “core” of us is really who we are. In brief, the person with a core of Red gets to the point and is a leader too. He’s prone to be impatient and aggressive. Each personality has pros and cons. The person labeled Blue is spiritual. If not, he’s prone to lead with heart, not mind. He’s true and blue, but also he may show some traits like jealousy and unforgiveness. The person with a core of White might be ambivalent and often indecisive. To keep the peace, he often will endure those aggravating him and just play nice. Type Yellow likes to play and shirk his work. Like White, he can be lazy. Yellow’s not dependable although folks find him charming. We each by different things are motivated. While Red desires control, White just wants peace. Intimacy is the motivation for Blue while Yellow yearns to just have fun. A person might be almost totally pure Yellow, a pure Red, pure White or Blue. Most people have a secondary color. I’m mostly White but Yellow I have too. Most arguments I’ll try to just avoid by letting an aggressor’s words go through one ear and out my other, but I’ll still do what I want; I’m stubborn “silently.” My secondary Yellow can be strong. I much prefer my pleasures to my jobs! You need to stay true to the core of you. However, you must strive to show the traits of who you are by being your BEST self. Eliminate the bad traits you are prone to. Illuminate the ones that are the good. Although I’m lazy when it comes to housework, I’m conscientious when at work, and with my friends I am trustworthy; keeping peace and having fun still are my motivations. Each type of personality can grow much stronger losing flaws of his color. A person labeled “characterized” is a person who’s embraced the strengths of ALL the different colors’ traits, which great folks do! I really like the book “The Color Code.” As White with Yellow, I’m the rarest type. My type is known as a people-pleaser. Many of the flaws of my two colors I have erased, but I still hate housework!

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Date: 12/31/2023 12:48:00 PM
What a lot of information and insight you have provided for us! A pleasure! Thanks!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/31/2023 3:29:00 PM
thanks, Paige. I knew this wasn't what the contest sponsor wanted to see, but I can only write in a way that makes sense to myself!
Date: 12/30/2023 11:18:00 PM
Well you have gold/red hair, i wonder?? I am Going to send you some red, i have just returned From the shed' you will need to knock the cobwebs off though.' Its just surplus reslly.. I Dont suppose you need more yellow, so its a Trip to the dump i guess.? I've got the odd two Gallons of blue.' Would that suit you?? Let me Know before the yesr is through.'
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Date: 12/30/2023 11:17:00 PM
Well you have gold/red hair, i wonder?? I am Going to send you some red, i have just returned Ftom the shed' you will need to knock the cobwebs off though.' Its just surplus reslly.. I Dont suppose you need more yellow, so its a Trip to the dump i guess.? I've got the odd two Gallons of blue.' Would that suit you?? Let me Know before the yesr is through.'
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Date: 12/27/2023 7:41:00 PM
You are so funny with this one. I am just laughing for quite a while after reading this. It's an interesting way to keep track of our motivations and quirks. You really are very kind and sincere....and it shows. I am still smiling!!
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/28/2023 2:35:00 AM
I might be a bit of different colors depending on context. I am not a born leader, but do try to lead certain endeavors that are important to me. Not many really. Definitely a lot of white. I dream a lot but not in a traditional yellow way. I was a suppressed blue when young, expressed it more at middle age, and now blue with jealousy and envy better under control. The bad emotions are interesting though...they send us a message.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/27/2023 8:56:00 PM
Yeah I love this stuff. It predicts personalities so well. So which ones are YOU? I am sure this is not what the sponsor wants but oh well it IS about our cores after all!
Date: 12/26/2023 6:58:00 PM
Andrea, Oh my, my... "As White with Yellow, I’m the rarest type. My type is known as a people-pleaser." And you've done just that. Blessings in the season, and in your White & Yellow New Year. -Richard
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/27/2023 3:13:00 PM
Thank. It's funny even my astrology and numerology match up witb white and yellow personalities. My 5 is number of fun !
Date: 12/26/2023 10:58:00 AM
Nice poem.
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Date: 12/26/2023 5:43:00 AM
I'm making you a poet to follow
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/27/2023 10:15:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 12/26/2023 1:20:00 AM
An interesting take on Seeker's line of inquiry 'who we are at our core'. The book seems interesting, and I think we had this discussed once sometime back, do you remember Ria? Am glad you erased the flaws of your two colors..."Having fun still are my motivations "...I can understand that dear friend I know it's always fun chatting with you...Housework most of us hate when it becomes monotonous..I wonder what color would define my personality... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani
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Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 1/4/2024 9:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Ria... So, I show the traits of three colors... Haha... Good to know... Yes, we DO get along well dear friend...
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/27/2023 10:14:00 AM
Hi, sweetie. I found very much you are red. You seem spiritual to me so I think Blue is one of your colors. What would you put first: keeping and having peace or having fun? Your other color is either yellow or white like mine. I get along. Better with people white and/or yellow
Date: 12/25/2023 9:49:00 PM
Ah this is so interesting dear andrea, very creative write and one that got me reading till the last line. Very well described what each color means and what you think you are. Iv never seen a people pleaser in you, i maybe one. It seems. I should look at this color test its fun. Brilliant one for seekers contest. But i think i saw in his rules title should be contest title. Please do have a look again , i maybe wrong. Goodluck and this i think should score well as its so unique and interesting.
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Date: 12/25/2023 8:06:00 PM
A well studied treatise on who we are at the core. Genetic core qualities we all acquire. But their flaws can be reduced by conscious effort and our core qualities can be enhanced by borrowing some traits from other types. Enjoyed reading your in depth analysis of character. All the best dear Andrea !
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 8:22:00 PM
Hey you really get it, Valsa. it's as if you read the book yourself. I only wonder if some of who we are is in the spirit we came to earth with!
Date: 12/25/2023 5:26:00 PM
Interesting facts, Andrea: I know it not possible but I think I am a mixture of all those colors LOL Just stopping by to say Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024. May the Muse be with you. SuZ
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 8:30:00 PM
If you don't consider yourself emotional, you could be white,/yellow like me or maybe red/yellow, the charismatic leader like JFK
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 8:28:00 PM
Many of my friends are blue/white, a well balanced combo for Libra
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/25/2023 6:35:00 PM
I will have to check it out….I’ll give you an update on my true colors. Being a Libra I do love peace but I also love fun, Thanks
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 5:56:00 PM
Even if you score in all the colors, one will stand out as the primary one. Ask yourself what you value most: power, intimacy, keeping and having peace, or having fun. I was surprised that even though I am mostly white/yellow, my third was red and I had hardly anything in blue!
Date: 12/25/2023 4:49:00 PM
I've read that book...don't remember my colors...I need to find that book and look up my results. Thanks for the summary and for sharing your results. have a great evening, Sara
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/25/2023 5:53:00 PM
Wish I knew you better to tell you. It is easy to guess most people. For sure, one of your colors is blue

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