About a week or so later, I heard two women talking about it in a coffee shop. I am such a "fan" of synchronicity, that I knew it was my time to really explore this. Now when I do that sort of research, I get as devoted to, and lost in, the process....sort of like a guy working on the engine of a car he loves...or a surgeon after he / she has laid open the flap. My friends often tease me about that. Part of it is that having computers and internet education, to me, is quite awesome.
So I looked up and studied the term (actually a label, as I was taught by my daughter...but then that's a whole 'nother column!). I read books, contacted a couple of authors...and so on. (Told you...like a dog with a new bone!!!)
I called some professors at a few of the Ivy Leagues out of the blue, and they were wonderful and eager to share their knowledge, for which I was, and still am, immensely grateful. I discovered there were other less "New Agey" terms, in terms of viewing it through a more scientific lense. I also discovered that a lot of people thought just as my daughter did!
What I think most impressed me was some of the literature written about the phenomenon but, more importantly how the children of today, in yet another stage of consciousness globally, often presented as "Indigo".
So, I learned the ways to parent an Indigo because of their inherent qualities. I loved reading that but, honestly, I considered that to be excellent parenting that should / could encompass all children.
It is generally known that an Indigo child must have at least one Indigo parent. However, there are many who do not honor, or deal with, that gift in themselves. Other times they ignore it in their own children, even belittle it. Certain teachers actually scorn such children. I confess that creates a sadness in me.
One of the most interesting families I ever worked with, knew they were such a family....mom, dad, and both children. Whenever I would work with them, I really felt Creator in the entire process...it was like a sacred hush in my soul, and I continually prayed for guidance in every session. There were other issues with which the family struggled...real life struggles. But throughout it all I was in awe of their work as a family...and how that "Indigo" manifested in each of them.
So, I try to post columns which might assist parents to come to know this about their children. Logically...it always points back to at least one of the parents.
I could write about this forever, but thought I would share the adult Indigo features as generally recognized. These are not cast in stone, and I have seen different nuances with each point. At the end of the day, what I have learned is that I can spot these children in a McDonald's...or in a classroom. Like they say, I can just feel it. You could come to, also.
When you read the list, it is not precise and, like any other group, there are subtle differences with each person.
Since those first calls, I have discovered that there are some counselors or teachers in the school system who understand this.
Are You an Adult Indigo?~by Wendy H. Chapman, Director, Metagifted.Org Used with Permission Yes, You can be an adult Indigo. They did not JUST start coming in now, the numbers have just been increasing more and more until there are so many we finally can not ignore them. Yeay!!! Are you an adult Indigo? I believe Adult Indigos have these characteristics:
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