Connections are made between the colors of the rainbow and descriptions of ego states, using the metaphor of a pair of spectacles that change color depending on which ego state the wearer is experiencing: Yellow specs are preferred for seeing what is happening, green specs for working things out, orange specs give permission to go ahead with new ideas, and when used well, red specs offer a playful way of solving life's problems. The parable of Bruce tells how the Rainbow Specs were discovered, and use of the specs is illustrated through several examples.
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