Personality Secrets - Why Blues Join Causes

Blues can be counted on to join causes and actively assist those who have need of their support. Historically, Blues have sought ways to make their mark on the world. They've reached out to others, created literature, and sought out and joined causes that have a lasting significance or have shown themselves capable of helping to make the world a better place. The superior man is... eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others. -- Robert Ingersoll Blues have conceived of and supported many historical and contemporary social movements, such as civil rights, equal rights, and animal rights. Think of the vocal advocates you know out there, the ones that just aren't putting on a show for the cameras but deeply care about their cause, and you'll probably think of some Blues. Jane Fonda come to mind, and her "Save the Children in Hanoi" anti-Vietnam War speech. According to her personality test results, she is primarily a Blue with a strong Green secondary color. Or Mahatma Gandhi. He's another Blue with a Gold secondary color. He changed his entire life to conform to his beliefs about peaceful civil disobedience. He lived and died practicing what he preached. Some people believe that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Blue because the good reverend often talked in a Blue way about Blue topics. However, many of his biographers say he was fairly Orange in his private life. But certainly, he had a lot of Blue in him too. In other words, even though he was Orange, he was comfortable doing Blue behaviors, just as you would expect from a member of the clergy. One other aspect of this is that Blues are fairly outspoken about their causes and passions. Especially if they are extroverted. But regardless of whether they are introverted or extroverted, most Blues really do have a passionate sense of mission. And they try to use their talents and strengths to help convert followers to their cause, whatever that cause may be.