Indigo children are kids who possess special traits or talents of a supernatural sort. There are many different beliefs on what makes an indigo child. Some believe that indigo children are the next stage of human evolution; while others think that emphasis on spiritual awareness has triggered, in certain people, telepathic and intuitive powers. No matter the cause or reason behind this enigmatic phenomenon, society needs to recognize and embrace the challenges that arise in dealing with indigo children traits, or we will never get another famous psychic.
The phrase ‘indigo children’ became known during the 1970’s when author Nancy Ann Tappe published a book entitled ‘Understanding your Life through Color’. Over the next twenty years, many books and films on the subject were released, including various types of publicity regarding indigo children traits. In the 1990’s, these special children really entered mainstream consciousness when a book called ‘The Indigo Children: The New Kids Have Arrived’, written by Lee Carroll and Jan Tober, began circulating. Thereafter, the characteristics of indigos became part of everyday conversations.
Traits
of the Indigo Child
Some of the indigo children traits typically consist of
unusual abilities, including being intuitive, seeing auras, and
possessing extraordinary willpower. Another prominent characteristic
comes in the form of a strong connection to spirituality, often
starting at a very young age. These traits are not a big deal when
the children are young, but can evolve into serious issues as the
kids grow older. Some people are convinced that many kids being
treated for ADHD today are actually indigo children who have not
been recognized as such, and hence, are receiving improper; treatment.
Indigo children often have a hard time functioning at a conventional school, and most will struggle through high school. Issues with teachers are common because these kids have an elevated level of emotional intelligence and sagacity, which can be difficult to work with. As a general rule, our traditional, well-established education systems do not accommodate the unique. Indigo children also tend to have high IQs, making them fast learners. At the high school level, this fact can become a problem when these gifted students soon discover they are more intelligent than their teachers. Most will reject authority and discipline. The increasing number of cases of teenagers suffering from depression, indulging in self-mutilation, and coping with emotional issues is alarming. Some believe that indigos make up a significant number of those cases.
Social facades do not fool indigo children – they possess unusual insight and perception. Because they are able to discern a person’s true nature more easily than others, social interaction can be uncomfortable for them. Friendships are typically difficult to maintain. Moreover, they tend to speak their mind, and discuss topics that may put people off or come across as strange. Their odd behavior often turns them into social outcasts.
Self-importance and self-reliance are two other common indigo children traits. Indigos generally tend to mistrust others; hence, they rely only on themselves to get what they want. The fact that they are self-absorbed and purposeful renders them not only impatient but also fearless. Independence has its positive and negative implications; while self-reliance is a valuable skill, mistrust of others increases social interaction issues.
Virtually all indigo children possess remarkable intuition and psychic powers. On the positive end of the scale, some indigos are able to read other people’s emotions and sense their feelings, while on the other end, some have visions and speak with ghosts or other surreal entities. These experiences are frightening for a child.
Special Programs and Assistance
There are summer camps and programs across the country for children that are considered indigo. Because these special kids share common traits, they can easily interact with one another on the same level, and understand each other. Friendships are possible. Counselors offer them a chance to hone their intuitive skills and learn how to use their gift in the most productive way possible. Indigo children that are highly psychic do well working with adult psychics in their field of expertise.
Today, there are several books and videos available on the topic; many are helpful to individuals who recognize the particular indigo traits in themselves, and to parents, teachers and others dealing with an indigo child. Being well-informed renders the burden of this immense gift more manageable.
Due to ongoing cosmic changes, some people in the field believe
that an increasing number of indigo children will be born in the
near future. It is time for the world to acknowledge and embrace
their kind.
About the Author:
Teri Corbett is an experienced tarot card reader who lives with the unexplainable gift to see things others can not. She writes about the psychic world in her website Exploring Psychic Readings.
