The term "Indigo" refers to the life colour of individuals who demonstrate a particular or unique set of personality characteristics.

Characteristics of the Indigo Child

• A high level of intelligence
• An intuitive nature
• Creative abilities and interests
• Self-reliance, independence, and a non-conformist belief system
• An expectation to be treated as an equal
• Experiencing difficulties with rules and authority
• Easily emotionally triggered
• A deeply sensitive nature
• Becomes bored with repetition
• Sensitivities to sounds, foods, environments and feelings of others
• Experience difficulty sleeping or with nightmares
• May appear "defiant" and are very determined
• Have a preference to be offered their own choices, and will not negotiate
• Do not like to be rushed, have their own sense of time
• Are drawn to natural elements (stones, crystals, water, sand, trees)

Different generations have shown their own unique life colours that are dominant during their time, reflecting personality characterisitics consistent with the events, experiences, and evolution during that particular time in history. Current literature indicates that although there are Indigo Individuals who are adults now, the majority of Indigo Individuals are thought to be in their late teenage and early adult years. However, A significant number of younger Indigo children are visible in the educational system and counselling services at this time.

It is believed that the Indigo Children are here at this time in history to make change: To challenge practices in education, parenting, nutrition, ecology, and the various "systems" within our society today. It would seem that Indigo Children remind all of us about the necessity of a balanced, healthy, nurthuring, and more simplistic lifestyle in an age of changing family systems, fast paced technological advancement, fast food, ecological disasters, war, and more. As such, they need understanding, support, education, and self care strategies as they take on their challenge of bringing change to educational, family, ecological, nutritional, and political paradigms that exist today. Educators, parents, and family members of Indigo Individuals also benefit from understanding life through the eyes of an Indigo Individual as they live with and relate to these spirited individuals.

See Also:

• Confidential Counselling Services for Children, Youth and Adults
• Through the Eyes of an Indigo Child...
• Stress Awareness and Reduction Programs for Children
• Meditation Through Creative Visualization