How the Brown (Anal) Vector Helps and Hinders Us in Managing the Events of Our Life

How the Brown (Anal) Vector HINDERS Us in Managing the Events of Our Life

The Brown vector is hard to describe as "easygoing" in life. So many things hold great importance for it: honesty and responsibility, habits and traditions, order and certain rituals.

1. Planning

One of the favorite "essentials" of the Anal vector is planning, to which it devotes a lot of time and effort. Everything must be thought out down to the smallest detail, all nuances considered, and every detail written down. So, what's wrong with that, you might ask? Probably nothing in the planning itself: the difficulties arise later. After creating a detailed plan, the Brown vector starts to implement it and closely monitors to ensure everything goes "according to plan."

But Life follows its own rules, and if a person knows how to align themselves with the flow of Life, it leads them along the most optimal path (the shortest and most favorable one). On this path, there are minimal obstacles, and those that do arise help us adjust our course, but they do not block us entirely. Needless to say, this optimal path rarely aligns with the plan created by the Brown mind. It cannot even imagine the creative options Life has in store. So, at a certain point, the mind notices something is wrong: things aren't going according to plan. And at this moment, instead of following the flow of Life, the Brown mind stubbornly says, "Nooo, this won't work... This doesn't fit into my plan. I’ve put so much time into it that I can’t just throw it away. I need to see it through to the end."

At this point, it veers off the optimal path and continues down its own "planned" road — full of obstacles, resource shortages, and other problems. Do you know many people with a Brown Vector who live with ease?

Some might think I'm stating the obvious: everyone knows that you should "live in sync with Life," but no one knows how to do it. Only a few manage to do so... And it's especially difficult for those with a Brown vector.

2. Hyper-responsibility

Like any trait with the prefix "hyper-," this characteristic brings nothing good, as it leads to unnecessary energy expenditure. The Anal vector is one of those for whom the phrase "My world takes care of me" is hard to understand. For them, it's mind-blowing — a complete reversal of their basic understanding of Life.

Sometimes, I tell clients like this, "You’ve already done everything you could. You’ve done it well, thoroughly, and responsibly — beyond expectations. Now, you can let the situation go—just allow Life to do its part."

Sometimes, I even say these words to myself when I feel I've "clung" to a situation with an Anal grip. And then comes the relaxation: there is my part of responsibility, and then there’s what I’m not responsible for. In that moment, Life begins to move toward me.

Additionally, Brown types often take responsibility for other people who are neither family members nor truly dependent on them. I’ve already written about what this leads to in the article on Greens: at a certain point, the person runs out of the resource of responsibility for themselves.

3. Fixation

Brown people tend to get stuck (fixated) on past events and sometimes even doubt decisions they've already made: "Is this really my goal? Am I on the right path?" Imagine someone walking forward but spending half the time looking back. Sooner or later, they will lose their way…

This "thought spiral" pulls the Browns into a heavy state that those around them often refer to as tediousness.

It’s impossible to logically determine whether this is your goal or not—you can only make an assumption. The answer to this question should be sought elsewhere (some call this place the Soul), and there are specific exercises that can help you get a more or less clear answer. The same applies to the path toward the goal.

4. Burdening Goals

In life, there are goals we strive toward—things we do, places we move toward. But there are also other goals, so-called “burdening goals,” that weigh us down and hold us back. These are the goals we set for ourselves day after day but never start working on or abandon: learn a new language, going to the gym (or at least doing morning exercises), and so on. Sound familiar?

Well, the Brown vector is exactly the type that finds it incredibly difficult to let go of these burdening goals. They've carried them with them for many years, grown so used to them that they’ve become part of their past, which they cherish so much. They even include these burdening goals in their daily plans, but, overloaded with other responsible tasks (often concerning other people), they once again postpone them to tomorrow.

The truth is, they probably no longer need these goals — they’ve already found their way of maintaining health, and their native language is enough for them. But still, they say: "I'll get back from vacation and definitely go to the gym, and in the evening — French classes." The problem is that these burdening goals drain our energy, and we may run out of resources for pursuing our true goals.

There are two solutions: either completely let go of these burdening goals (at least for a while) or start working on them today. In the first case, the energy is freed up for real goals, and in the second, the burdening goals transform into True Goals, which inspire and propel us forward.

5. I'm Not Ready Yet...

Due to their sense of responsibility (or fear of the future), Brown people often miss the right moment to make a leap to the next level.

"Will you stop by for tea?" — "I’m not ready yet..."
"When will you finally propose to me?" — "I’m not ready yet..."

In reality, they want the tea, the proposal, and a lot of other things, but they constantly measure: are they ready to make a change in their life? And it always seems to them that they aren’t ready yet, that something is still missing: certain events, achievements, or some internal state. Life, of course, is patient, but even Life sometimes lacks enough "anal-ness" to wait until the Brown makes the first move.

I remember how, in kindergarten, I often felt very sad, constantly dreaming of running away home, especially since my house was right across the street. I could see my windows, the toys on the windowsill, and I stood there, eyes full of tears.

The kindergarten fence, where we played, was made up of a granite slab with a tall iron gate on top. There was a large gap between the slab and the gate, and I was always measuring: could I squeeze through? One day, I found the right moment and tried to push my head through. It wasn’t hard, and some childish instinct told me that if my head could fit, the rest of me would fit too.

But making such a bold move wasn’t easy: every day I would gather the courage, testing the gap this way and that, but the fear of consequences always held me back...

Then summer came, and for three months, I didn’t even think about the hated kindergarten.

When I returned in September, I realized that the great day had arrived. I was now three months older, full of determination, and I knew that nothing would stop me this time. One day, everything was ready for my escape, and with a decisive motion, I slid my head into the familiar spot in the fence. But... it turned out that in that time, my head had grown quite a bit. And this dream was never meant to come true, despite all my determination.

I walked past that place today, and 40 years later, there’s still a kindergarten and the same fence. And I thought about how that experience had influenced my life...

How the Brown (Anal) Vector HELPS Us in Managing the Events of Our Life

1. The Tree of Life

Our Life Path is somewhat like a tree — one fork leads to another, then a third, and so on. Throughout one day, we encounter many such forks, each offering some opportunity. But we often miss them because we're too focused on rushing forward.

Do you know why the naturally lucky Red vector isn't always truly happy or fulfilled in life? It's largely because they “fly past” many of these forks. Yes, they "fly"—at high speed, without looking back.

The Yellow vector misses them too, being too quick. The Green vector might notice them, thanks to their attention to detail, but too many beautiful distractions pull them away from a clear view of their own life.

Only the Brown vector can carefully and deliberately observe the Signs that appear along the Path. This is its advantage over the other vectors.

If the Red and Brown vectors were to compete in a race through the forest, it would be hard to say who would win. While the Red, like a madman, runs around the forest searching for the "discovery" called the "Right Path," the Brown vector slowly studies the surroundings and just as slowly but steadily moves toward the goal, choosing the right forks along the way. This attentiveness and deliberate pace are invaluable.

2. Patience and Balance

The patience of the Brown vector can only be compared to that of the Black vector, but unlike the Black (Muscular) vector, the Anal vector remains in control of the situation in their patience, taking full responsibility for it.

People usually fall into two opposite styles of behavior (both of which, by the way, are unproductive).

In the first scenario, a person is passionate about their idea and eagerly awaits the realization of their dream (Red, Yellow, Green). Impatience is a result of placing too much importance on the goal, and in the end, nothing works out.

In the second scenario, a person is ready to accept things as they are: they are full of patience but do not strive for great goals (Black, Orange, Blue, Violet). As a result, they remain where they are.

The key to success lies in balancing between these two approaches, and this balance is available precisely to the Brown vector.

Balance is a very “Brown” word, after all, because the desire for balance is an innate quality of the Anal vector. People may call it different things: justice, fairness, order — but all of these words essentially speak to the same thing: balance.

Try to find balance between striving toward your goals and maintaining absolute calm (and patience) while awaiting success. It’s easy to do when your goals are modest. But what about when they are truly grand?

The scales don’t care what weights you place on both sides — whether it’s 100 grams or a kilogram — as long as there is equilibrium. Therefore, if you have the ambition to achieve great things in your life, cultivating a connection with the Brown vector is essential.

3. Analysis and Structure

I’m sometimes “accused” of being overly structured, hinting at my "Brown" style in presenting material. I usually respond, “Yes, I’m structured too.”

And although I’m convinced that the mind is not the best place for making decisions, part of the work in managing events has to be done with the mind—that is, with reason or, in other words, with structure.

When I give participants in my training the task of analyzing their goals (breaking them down into actual goals, means, and attributes), some are shocked. To me, this is a sign of an unaccepted Brown vector (regardless of how strongly it is naturally present in them).

Meanwhile, a properly performed exercise in goal analysis brings results in itself. When we organize the chaos of goals in our heads onto "Brown" shelves, our brain starts to think differently. Our thoughts take on a form that allows Life to manifest them in the material world.

It sounds incredible, but I’ll say it again: correctly filtering your goals moves you forward even before you make any decisions or take any actions!

4. And Again About Responsibility

There are two perspectives in my method that many find incompatible or even contradictory.

The first: "I am responsible for everything that happens in my life" (this comes from the Brown vector). The second: "My World takes care of me" (this probably comes from the Blue or Green vector).

In reality, there is no contradiction here. The world creates conditions for us — within wide limits. It offers us options where we are healthy, successful, live in harmonious relationships, and fulfill our purpose. This is its "care." But the world does nothing to make sure we choose those options!

Moreover, it also gives us options where we are sick, struggling with financial problems, searching for our purpose for years (or decades), and habitually dreaming of harmonious relationships. Why does the world create this "mess" for us? Honestly, I don’t know. Maybe it’s to give us the opportunity to exercise choice. What I do know is this: we have the tools to choose, even when things are difficult. Even when everything seems bad.

If you can embrace both of these perspectives at the same time, without choosing one today and the other tomorrow, you will reach new heights. You will break through the ceiling in any area of life: relationships, finances, career, and health. By merging these two perspectives into one, you tap into full contact with your resources and intuition. Without overthinking, you choose the most optimal path in any difficult situation and follow the route where you are strongest.