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Jeremy, I think it gives some of us a kind of comfort to be able to see our
selves in a mirror that reflects us accurately. Something to think about-- why is it important or helpful to know what we look like, to get an idea how other people see us... ? Also, looking in a mirror or photo at one's self, we can see things we can't see otherwise, about how we're put together, how we've coordinated our stripes and polka-dots...
That label that sums up the statistical details is sometimes like putting a handle on an awkward package.
posted by
Ciel
on January 26, 2007 at 4:39 PM
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Sannhet, I agree --the questions cover a number of personality disorders,
as well as the 'indigo' personality. And I have no doubt that some characteristics are fostered by the state of the world we are living in, product of societal evolution.
It's a meme thing... Now, the Indigo Meme has slipped into the societal reality, and has its repercussions. There's the question of what use is it to label personalities in this way, as the needs of children have not really changed, and the recommendations for raising 'indigo' kids would be excellent guidelines for any kids.
Maybe that's where the change lies: that this notion suggests kids should be respected as whole persons, which is a bit of a stretch for some traditionalists of the 'seen-but-not-heard' mind-set.
And there's the problem of parents who don't understand about boundaries trying to raise kids who disregard boundaries.
posted by
Ciel
on January 26, 2007 at 4:32 PM
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Helen, you and I are clearly on the same wavelength
regarding the indigo thing. Thanks for the great comment--
Superglue is not forever... good to know!
posted by
Ciel
on January 26, 2007 at 4:22 PM
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P.S.
My mother, who gave me the books, thinks that my son is an Indigo child, because his stare/glance (whatever) is
very direct. He also knows exactly what he wants and seems to know exactly who he is (to a fault. We say his motto is: "The shortest point from A to B is a straight line, no matter what gets in the way"). This is true, and maybe he
can be categorized as an Indigo child. The term does not change how we see him, however. Our Liam is our Liam and that's that. As long as he's happy and not hurting anyone, that's all that matters.
posted by
Helen_Bach
on January 26, 2007 at 12:50 PM
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Here we go In-di-go-oooo
I've read a couple of books (well, read one, skimmed the other) about Indigos. It was very interesting. More than anything, it was witty, and I was mainly drawn to the humorous stories, like the chapter "What Parents Learned From Their Indigo Children" Example: A king-sized waterbed holds enough water to fill the floor of your house with XX cubic meters. (something like that) or: Superglue is not forever.
But, while some stories were incredible, I found that the message they (the authors) are bringing across is not so extraordinary. Obviously, generations of children change as the times change. It's natural that the children at the end of a century will act and think differently than those from the beginning.
They explain that Indigos should be given enough room to choose what they want. Don't simply forbid something, give them an explanation of why that something is no good. In my opinion, this should be applicable to raising any child, Indigo or no!
As for the authors' spiritual message: These children are meant to lead us into the future. To show us the way towards a new form of existence when humankind falls into despair. Well, we'll see.
Oh yes, they also said that a lot of children diagnosed with ADHD are actually misunderstood Indigo kids and have been unjustly put on Ritalin. I can imagine that this is possible. Children who think "off the norm" would need something more than than traditional upbringing. The parents would need to try to see their child from a different corner, so to speak. Try to figure out how the kid ticks, and then treat him/her accordingly.
Thanks for bringing this subject up! It is interesting stuff to talk about.
posted by
Helen_Bach
on January 26, 2007 at 12:40 PM
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Ciel -
I answered yes to 22 out of the 26, but many of the questions seemed very broad to me and could describe just about anyone at one time or another. But, not being an authority on Indigo people, who am I to question?
posted by
sannhet
on January 26, 2007 at 7:20 AM
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ciel
thanks for writing on the subject. i dont care for statistics, if a person wants to think that they are indigo, with all the experiences in life i am sure they will find a yes to the questions. like asking a spiritual person if they are an old soul. or maybe the question is, hasnt everyone experienced this stuff on different levels.
thinking of our ancestors who spent more time with themselves, i would think they experienced more of this. people today would not burn a witch because they wouldnt believe a witch, in the past i think they truely believed them to be a witch.
posted by
appleworks7
on January 26, 2007 at 6:35 AM
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I noticed just now, there are 26 questions in the list...
posted by
Ciel
on January 25, 2007 at 7:51 PM
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Hummm I have a quite a few.
-^..^- Bo has more!
posted by
Whacky
on January 25, 2007 at 7:35 PM
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Ariala... ROFL... really? does it show? LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on January 25, 2007 at 6:05 PM
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blackcat, I thought of you when I read that sentence LOL
posted by
Ariala
on January 25, 2007 at 6:04 PM
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this one made me laugh... it's so right on. LOL
Have deep empathy for others, yet an intolerance of stupidity.
posted by
-blackcat
on January 25, 2007 at 6:03 PM
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Whoa, is it possible to answer yes to all of those? I need to lie down now
posted by
Ariala
on January 25, 2007 at 5:59 PM
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