Has anyone heard of indigo children? It was on the news a few days ago. But I missed it! I guess they had supernatural powers.

Not so. They merely have 'expanded perceptions', which allow them to instinctively flout authority...

Actually, they are simply ADD. I, apparently, am an indigo child.

Indigo Children


Indigo Child (Home Page)
A Google will provide you with at least 6 million hits. Happy reading.

Wow... That really sounds like me...

Awesome find... Have a Kong Koin...

Sorry still in shock... I'll recover in a bit...

Sounds like a New Age take on gifted children. I skimmed over the "characteristics" and they are nearly identical (same with being misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD). I recognized it because I was in the gifted program and so is my eldest (youngest probably will be, too, as she is a carbon copy of me).

See for yourself (click on characteristics) and compare:

http://www.nfgcc.org/

I'm in the gifted program too (or was, they just lumped us all in AP together in high school ), that's one of the reasons I was like "wow"

There you go. To some, you're gifted. To others, you're an Indigo child. I don't think that it is really evolution. Giftedness has been around for aeons. Some of the greatest minds in the last millenia would fall under the gifted/high genius category. I am really not keen as to how much pressure is placed on gifted (or indigo for that matter) children. Because I was gifted, I grew up thinking that a B was the worst grade one could get and that unless I received a phd, I was wasting my brain.

Just be you, DaKong, and be happy, okay?

They are psychic children. You should read indigo celebration. It is the best book out there.

You're in highschool? How old are you, I forgot? I want a refund because I'm definitly not benifiting from any form of being smart. Unless I had to take a corse on metaphysics. That would be my dream school.

lol, I don't know if the gifted program really helps much. I suppose it mostly teaches you to question...at least that's what I got out of it. So, don't worry, you didn't miss out on much Unless taking tons of aptitude and iq tests is your cup of tea? I excelled in filling in little squares with a no. 2 pencil...

I've been told that I am an indigo child before. I don't put much stock in it. To me, it has about as much weight as being called "gifted". Gifted people are supposed to realize their potential for the benefit of mankind. How many actually do? Imo, the both of them are terms that strap the proverbial weight of the world on children's backs. Not particuliarly fair if you think about it.

In what the bleep do we know, was that an indigo child? Did anyone watch that?

I was so upset because I missed it.

Maybe this is covered, but does anyone know when the existance and character of alleged indigo children began to be discussed?

I've seen that movie. Are you talking about the boy with the ball who talks to what's her name about controlling reality?

According to skepdic.com, it started in 1982 by a purported psychic, Ann Tappe.

Here you go:

http://skepdic.com/indigo.html

So was Einstein an indigo child?

I heard he was so smart he actually couldn't do his school work, because it was so below his level.

Yeah that kid. That is just what I thought of when I saw him.

Einstein was a high genius. The dislike of schoolwork is pretty common for highly gifted kids. It's not laziness...it's just seen as being pointlessly boring. lol I'm sure that Einstein was probably bored to tears by it (and probably school itself).



Different, I think that this kid was intentionally depicted the way he was and could very well have been implied to have been an "indigo child". Probably intentional.

Actually it's been suggested that Einstein had Asperger's Syndrome. And... I would have to say I agree.

Hi

The characteristics for Gifted Children and Indigo Children vary slightly. Even though the number of Indigo children increased dramatically during the 80's, it does not mean that Indigo children didn't exist prior to the 80's. I should know, I am 30 and an Indigo Adult.

I only found out recently that I am an Indigo. I thought I was unique in the way I perceived things, but apparently there are a lot of other people...just like me! Hehe, so much for Indigo's being unique then.

Anyway, I knew from a very young age (age 4) that I was here for a very specific purpose. However, I have no idea what it is yet, but sure I will find out in the years to come.

Has any other Indigos here on UM found their purpose in life yet? Let me know. You will know if it is something you were born to do...it will just feel right, like it was something you were destined to do.

Anyway, these characteristics were found on www.Metagifted.com. Have a look, it is a very interesting site.

http://www.metagifted.org/topics/metagifte...dultIndigo.html



***Indigo Adult Characteristics***

Please note, anyone could have a few of these traits, but Indigo Adults have most or all of these 25 characteristics.

1.) Are intelligent, though may not have had top grades.

2.) Are very creative and enjoy making things.

3.) Always need to know WHY, especially why they are being asked to do something.

4.) Had disgust and perhaps loathing for much of the required and repetitious work in school.

5.) Were rebellious in school in that they refused to do homework and rejected authority of teachers, OR seriously wanted to rebel, but didn't DARE, usually due to parental pressure.

6.) May have experienced early existential depression and feelings of helplessness. These may have ranged from sadness to utter despair. Suicidal feelings while still in high school or younger are not uncommon in the Indigo Adult.

7.) Have difficulty in service-oriented jobs. Indigos resist authority and caste system of employment.

8.) Prefer leadership positions or working alone to team positions.

9.) Have deep empathy for others, yet an intolerance of stupidity.

10.) May be extremely emotionally sensitive including crying at the drop of a hat (no shielding) Or may be the opposite and show no expression of emotion (full shielding).

11.) May have trouble with RAGE.

12.) Have trouble with systems they consider broken or ineffective, ie. political, educational, medical, and legal.

13.) Alienation from or anger with politics - feeling your voice won't count and/or that the outcome really doesn't mattter.

14.) Frustration with or rejection of the traditional American dream - 9-5 career, marriage, 2.5 children, house with white picket fence, etc.

15.) Anger at rights being taken away, fear and/or fury at "Big Brother watching you."

16.) Have a burning desire to do something to change and improve the world. May be stymied what to do. May have trouble identifying their path.

17.) Have psychic or spiritual interest appear fairly young - in or before teen years.

18.) Had few if any Indigo role models. Having had some doesn't mean you're not an indigo, though.

19.) Have strong intuition.

20.) Random behavior pattern or mind style - (symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder). May have trouble focusing on assigned tasks, may jump around in conversations.

21.) Have had psychic experiences, such as premonitions, seeing angels or ghosts, out of body experiences, hearing voices.

22.) May be electrically sensitive such as watches not working and street lights going out as you move under them, electrical equipment malfunctioning and lights blowing out.

23.) May have awareness of other dimensions and parallel realities.

24.) Sexually are very expressive and inventive OR may reject sexuality in boredom or with intention of achieving higher spiritual connection. May explore alternative types of sexuality.

25.) Seek meaning to their life and understanding about the world May seek this through religion or spirituality, spiritual groups and books, self-help groups and books.

PS: When they find balance they may become very strong, healthy, happy individuals.

Psibear, How come everyone has your avatar? lol

Most of these apply to me, save for about 5. Some questionable. However, sad to say, I'm not an emo kid, as the lists suggests.

Not buying into this false hope of X-Menism : )

Like the other thread on this. It parents wanting to label their children special.Thats it.

Well...20 out of 25 not too bad. I suppose it is not a test in the sense where you'll be failed and held responsible if you are not.
If you are great.

I am 24.5. The point 5, because I do follow politics, but only to see how stupid they can be.
I suppose that makes it 25 then, coz it clearly states..."alienation or anger with politics" and I have some definite anger towards politics.

Hmm...X-Menism. I wonder who will play me in the movie....lol.

Personally I don't think being Indigo makes any other human beings less important.
So, if you are not Indigo...there is nothing wrong with it.

Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. My parents certainly did not label me as special. In fact the opposite is true.

I was often asked by my father why I was so different from my brothers and sisters.
For most of my life I tried to fit in and be "normal". No one labeled me as special...

You must remember, I am 30, and when I was young...the term Indigo was not widely used. I can assure you that the things I experienced from a very young age are vastly different from what other people experienced.

Things like...

Astral Travelling at the age of 7. Before anyone had ever mentioned anything like this to me.

Electro-sensitivity. I think I went through about 20 watches before the age of 12. I stopped wearing them eventually. Electrical appliances and lights breaking around me. I always got the blame though.

Remote Viewing...and then verified it by going to the place I viewed.

Hearing things and seeing things. Things I still do not understand to this day.
Woke up on night to the sound of the piano playing...it was the middle of the night and no one at the piano. Had glass move about 4cm in front of me. Toilet seat being up when I know I put it down. When I later pass the bathroom again...it would be up again.
Knowing when there is something near...spirit. Can sometimes identify them as male/female/child. Never spoke to them...too sh** scared.

I have known since about the age of 4 that I am here for a very specific purpose. I don't know what my purpose is yet, but sure I will find out soon.

My earliest memory dates back from about 9 months of age, maybe even earlier. This was not a result of hypnotic regression. Have never been hypnotized.

Empathy at a level where I can actually hear what someone is thinking. Finally forced myself to become emotionally shut off. It is easier that way...makes me more stable I suppose.

Knowing things before they happen. Not the typical "Armageddon" prophecies, but real life issues with real life people and events around me.

Lately, also the ability to control people and animals to some degree. Not sure how exactly it works, but it works a charm on the neighbourhood dogs when they are barking.

So in conclusion...I never asked for anything like this. I never asked to be different, but I am. Similarly, those parents recognize that their children display traits associated with being Indigo.

When I first read the list of characteristics, I was astounded to see that I was not the only person with all of those traits. I grew up trying to blend in and be as invisible as possible because of the way I was. Being Indigo is not just a fad...it is a description of a certain type of person.

If you had to meet me...you would realize that I am not the type of person to go out and shout "Look at me...look at me, I am Indigo!" In fact the opposite is more true...I keep it to myself and most of my friends, including girlfriend do not even know about it. Only the friends I have identified as being the same, know that I am.

I realized that if someone is the type of person who does not believe in things that they cannot see and comprehend....then it is easier to just let them be.

really cool.

Sorry. Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't believe a word you said.Words are easy. Truth is hard.

You are entirely entitled to your opinion.

However, I am a 30 year old working professional who have absolutely nothing to gain by marginalizing myself. I am just telling things from my perspective...the way I experienced it my entire life. There are thousands just like me with the same beliefs and similar experiences. Some wish not be marginalized, so they remain anonymous.

The fact that you are on UM, proves that you would like to believe that there is more to this life than what you know and see around you. And the fact that you reply to these posts proves my theory. You are obviously searching. However, you have not yet seen conclusive evidence that you can see and scientifically explain in the way you explain other events in your life.
You would however like to see this evidence...and if you are openminded you might just experience it firsthand instead of dismissing everything as coincidence.

If you believe in science, you should believe that we are all connected and that certain objects have different densities and different frequencies. Similarly, human beings can also have different frequencies and if you operate on one of these different frequencies, then you might also experience things that are different from what other people experience.

Yet again, you are entitled to your opinion, but I would like to see your reply to this after you experience your first Astral Projection or moment of Empathy. I am certain that it will be very different to what you are saying now.

You won't believe...until it happens to you, and from where I am standing, it might be sooner than you think. Not that I know something...it's just the ADD talking.

Very good post.
I am searching to a degree. Like you said, I have to experience it first hand. When and if I do then my opinion will change. Once again this was just my opinion.

I think I was an indigo child also. I discovered this about a year ago and read alot about it, and most of the characteristics of Indigos apply to me. Of course every parent wants to label their child as special, but really ever child IS special. My son is not an indigo, although he has a tendancy to be empathic, he is also a linear thinker, he doesnt think very deep, he gets that from my X. LOL.

there is alot to read about Indigo Children, some say they are the new generation to help the New Earth move into it's ascension.

That's because "indigo" is just another word to describe what people have always wanted. A need to feel more important. No one is special. We're all human, just like everyone else. This is nothing new. This generation does not possess more "indigos" than ever before. It's a load of new age BS. Before, they were called psychics, but that word has a bad rap because of bad publicity (plus about 100% of them are frauds anyway, give or take 0%).

So now instead of using the word "psychic," it's "indigo." Ohhhh we're special!
Please. These *SELF APPOINTED* spiritual types like to label themselves for attention. So they come up with a spiffy new name from time to time to make themselves stick out. Guess what, your kind have always been around, and will always be around. Indigo = Attention Seeker. That's all it is. Period.

I know reality isn't always the most fun place to be, but you should really check it out.

who are you addressing exactly?
and I'll bet my reality is alot more fun than yours! hehehe

Like I said before, it is not about being special...it's about being different.
Modesty has always been a friend of mine. I don't even take credit for things I do well. I don't handle praise and compliments the way I should...instead I tend to praise and compliment others for their achievements instead to get the limelight off me.

Think of Indigos in the same way you would think of Democrats, Liberals or Conservatives. These are people who formed groups because they think alike. If you accept difference in politics, cultures and religions, then you should have no problem accepting that there are people who perceive and experience the world in different ways to you.

Just because you are not Indigo, it does not mean that you are outdated or not good enough for the rest of humanity. By trying to debunk Indigos, you are in fact trying to revive your own importance as a human being. You are important and you are not part of a dying breed. For the rest of the Indigos out there...Just remember, it is not about being superior or special, it's about helping others. And remember, modesty can go a long way.

LOL awwwww darn..... and I was SO hoping I was STORM!

Trying to revive my own importance? Bwahaha

Here's the kicker... ready for this? I already KNOW what my "importance" is. I already know what my meaning is. I already know why I exist. I came to terms with who and what I am a LONG time ago. You know what that is? I'm HUMAN. No special powers. I can't put on a cape and fly. I'm not a psychic, I can't read minds, see the future, start fires with my mind, freeze things, make objects move or spin a basketball on the tip of my finger. I'm good at some things, horrible at others. These so-called "abilities" are unfounded. There's so much talk, but NEVER any proof of it : ) And if someone makes a psychic prediction, and it doesn't come true, well, "I couldn't see the variables."

Indigo (and I emphasize EMO) kids supposedly have this unknown "calling" or a need to do something. You know why? Because they have no clue whatsoever what they're around for. Guess what, join the club. Most people don't.

Modesty? We're talking about a bunch of hippie children that think they're psychic and then announce it all over these forums. Please. Their perception of being X-men is unrealistic. That's the problem. Political groups and people with psychological problems don't fall into the same category (although I could probably see some similarities, hardy har). "Indigos" are nothing but people who want to feel special. Just like everyone else. Sorry, but that's just how it is. The end. Amen.

Stop bringing up hippies!!! I'll have to break out the guns ...
Hippies are cool. Now back off! .......lol

Let me guess. Your "importance" would be to bully people into believing that your way is the only way.

Put on that cape...I hear it works well from really tall buildings.

"Modesty? We're talking about a bunch of hippie children that think they're psychic and then announce it all over these forums."

So why stay on this forum if they irritate you so much? There are many other forums on the internet, but for some strange reason, you seem to come back to this one, time and again. Why exactly is that?

Go harass the people in the Chess Forum if you don't like what is discussed in this one.

"Indigos are nothing but people who want to feel special. Just like everyone else. Sorry, but that's just how it is. The end. Amen."

Ok...I concede. You said that's how it is...and that's the end of it.
Are we all supposed to roll over and agree with you now?

Your avatar says it all...You're a wannabe.
It is plain to see....with the glowing hands and all. You are just peed off that you do not feel like so many other people on here, like you might be "special" as you put it. So what if you are not "special"? Do you harass people who are better than you at sport too? I sense a slight case of inferiority complex here. And I don't have to be psychic to tell you that. I sensed it all on my own...I didn't use my X-Men powers. That would not be fair.

If you think you are having a hard time with all these Indigo Children....just wait till the Crystal Children get here. They are the real X-Men.

Bwahaha... well, depends on which hippies we're talking about here




I Thought it was especially cute how you told me to kill myself in a round-about way.

Classic. No one has ever tried using my avatar as an insult before. Grab for some more straws.

Pardon me if the photoshop effect is offensive to you. I mean, I'm just a wannabe. Wait, if I were a wannabe, I'd be claiming to be an indigo child with special powers! I'd be bragging about how I can light my farts on fire with my mind and make water bend so when I drink from the faucet I don't have to bend over to do it. Of course, I would offer ZERO proof and say "I only use my special little powers at home, alone because I don't want society to demand proof and drain me *sigh*" Or even better, I'd say I'll videotape it and post it, and then in two weeks say my mom's camera broke. Oh dear.

Who are these crystal kids? Will they be just like the Incredibles? Man, I hope I'm not around for the shape-shifting Play-Doh children, or even worse, Sun Children with their fiery red hair and ability to make dogs bark. I certainly hope I'm not around for the children of the Corn. Wait...

I appreciate the psychological evaluation Dr. But first, may I see your credentials? One would think that an inferiority complex would imply someone feels the need to make themselves out to be bigger than what they really are, in some twisted need for self importance, example: "I'm too important for doing certain activities, such as giving proof to my claims of grandeur." If you read my last post, it SPECIFICALLY STATES: I AM HUMAN, nothing more, nothing less, and I don't claim to be bigger than I am. So what's your argument now? What "complex" are you going to tell me I have next? Maybe you should have read the original post before trying to insult me
All these psychics, indigo kids do is brag and lay claim to something and where's the proof? WHERE? I have met thousands of people, and why is it, out of those thousands, I've never come across anyone who has these powers? Why is it always on the internet? I bet if I was to visit the home or two of some of these pyros, or whatever, NONE of them could perform their "powers." NONE.

You think I'm bullying people? I haven't twisted anyone's arm, demanded money, or beat anyone up. I simply asked for evidence, and all I get are stupid comments about how I'm just a skeptic, and how "We don't have to prove anything." It's funny... you all make these claims, and give no evidence to support it. That would be like me saying I am a vampire, and I caught bigfoot and I got him living in my basement with a chupacabra and they are drinking from the fountain of youth, which just happened to be what I built my house on top of, and then telling you all, 'Hey, sorry, camera's broke. No pictures today... maybe tomorrow?" If you believe that's an absurd reference, stop and think about all these claims. Same thing. For God's sake, one of these kids in a thread the other day claimed he can makes weeds grow under his feet!! Plant-kenesis!! Give me a break!

As for your chess comment... What's to debate about chess? It's a logical thinking process that involves strategy. Plus, you don't have people claiming to be able to move the pieces with their minds, and when asked to do so, they tell you they're too drained to do so that day. Hey, if I lose a game of chess, that means the other person out-thought me. The difference here, is that there isn't much of a logical thought process in telling everyone you're psychic, can start fires with your mind, control water and wind, and part the red sea. I can watch someone play chess. But I can't watch anyone do any of the things mentioned above because they CAN'T do them.

It's common for people who feel insulted when they say something and no one believes them. There's nothing wrong with that. But AGAIN, the fault lies within your lack of providing evidence when making claims. You have no room to get angry with non-believers. So, either provide evidence, or stop making claims, and no one will dispute your "powers." Common sense.

By the way, I come to this site mainly to view the forums on Ancient Mysteries, Crypto, UFOs, and other varied subjects because sometimes I get bored and like to have something to read. I like seeing other people's viewpoints on many subjects, and in some cases, will have a healthy debate. That's pretty much impossible here because at least with other forums, such as ancient mysteries, there is archeological evidence to prove or disprove certain theories, etc... Here, there's no evidence because no one is willing to provide it. And when they offer it, they continuously put it off until everyone forgets the offer was made in the first place.

So, now that we've gotten my "inferiority complex" and my "wannabe avatar" insults out of the way, do you have anything worthwhile to say, or are you just going to continue throwing around lame insults and claiming what you believe without proving anything?


....Next!

Well, I actually am an old hippie, and I never thought I could do any of those things! I did know a few who grew weed, but not under their feet. More like in a pot in their dorm rooms...oops! different kind of weed, but might be relevent. Which leads me to wonder if some people who think they have *powers* might not be experiencing these thoughts under the influence of *something*?

Let's cut to the chase here, ok? Saying that you can doing something isn't the same as demonstrating that you really can. Now, perhaps there are people who are psychic, I certainly don't know if this is true or not. But, until such time as someone can demonstrate that they can do something out of the ordinary, most reasonable people aren't just going to accept it as reality. Does this make these reasonable people "mean, old, nasty skeptics"? Or, is this really what one should expect from knowledgable people who function in objective reality?

There is a way to ask for evidence...and your way is not it. You launch into personal attacks on these forums. I have seen your other posts on this site too. Things like "steaming pile of horse crap", "idiot", "stupid kids" won't get you far. Why don't you try some decency instead. And why do you pick on the kids? Leave the kids alone. If you don't like what they have to say, ignore it. Be the bigger man...
Anyone who does not agree with you, gets a label. That is why you are a bully...because of your labels and your methods of trying to belittle everyone else. So there is your inferiority complex.

Oh, and Indigo does not mean you can light fires or levitate or anything like that. Being Indigo does not mean that you automatically have psi powers, it means that you are aware of things other people are not, empathy would be a good start. Do you really want me to post the characteristics of Indigo again?



Well go have fun on the other forums then. Like I said, if the other forums are not to your taste, I will get the moderators to add one on Knitting for you.



"Lame insults" You are one to talk. Do yourself a favour and go through some of your old posts and see who's been insulting everyone. You are always the first one to bring the level of the posts down, not me.

Here they are again...

http://www.metagifted.org/topics/metagifte...dultIndigo.html



***Indigo Adult Characteristics***

Please note, anyone could have a few of these traits, but Indigo Adults have most or all of these 25 characteristics.

1.) Are intelligent, though may not have had top grades.

2.) Are very creative and enjoy making things.

3.) Always need to know WHY, especially why they are being asked to do something.

4.) Had disgust and perhaps loathing for much of the required and repetitious work in school.

5.) Were rebellious in school in that they refused to do homework and rejected authority of teachers, OR seriously wanted to rebel, but didn't DARE, usually due to parental pressure.

6.) May have experienced early existential depression and feelings of helplessness. These may have ranged from sadness to utter despair. Suicidal feelings while still in high school or younger are not uncommon in the Indigo Adult.

7.) Have difficulty in service-oriented jobs. Indigos resist authority and caste system of employment.

8.) Prefer leadership positions or working alone to team positions.

9.) Have deep empathy for others, yet an intolerance of stupidity.

10.) May be extremely emotionally sensitive including crying at the drop of a hat (no shielding) Or may be the opposite and show no expression of emotion (full shielding).

11.) May have trouble with RAGE.

12.) Have trouble with systems they consider broken or ineffective, ie. political, educational, medical, and legal.

13.) Alienation from or anger with politics - feeling your voice won't count and/or that the outcome really doesn't mattter.

14.) Frustration with or rejection of the traditional American dream - 9-5 career, marriage, 2.5 children, house with white picket fence, etc.

15.) Anger at rights being taken away, fear and/or fury at "Big Brother watching you."

16.) Have a burning desire to do something to change and improve the world. May be stymied what to do. May have trouble identifying their path.

17.) Have psychic or spiritual interest appear fairly young - in or before teen years.

18.) Had few if any Indigo role models. Having had some doesn't mean you're not an indigo, though.

19.) Have strong intuition.

20.) Random behavior pattern or mind style - (symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder). May have trouble focusing on assigned tasks, may jump around in conversations.

21.) Have had psychic experiences, such as premonitions, seeing angels or ghosts, out of body experiences, hearing voices.

22.) May be electrically sensitive such as watches not working and street lights going out as you move under them, electrical equipment malfunctioning and lights blowing out.

23.) May have awareness of other dimensions and parallel realities.

24.) Sexually are very expressive and inventive OR may reject sexuality in boredom or with intention of achieving higher spiritual connection. May explore alternative types of sexuality.

25.) Seek meaning to their life and understanding about the world May seek this through religion or spirituality, spiritual groups and books, self-help groups and books.


It does not state anywhere that Indigos can start fires or bend water.
PSI and Indigos are not tied together. If you are one, does not mean you are another.

Another term is blue ray children. Some lady told me this is what my daughter is but I was unfamilar with the term until than. But she has always seemed to have unexplained amazing abilities from the time she was a baby.

... Maybe, if they are new to it... I can see it now...

"Wow, I feel great... Maybe I have powers, that just came to me...Maybe that's what this feeling is..."

*ends up in the hospital 15 minutes later from trying to fly off of a building*


Sorry Lilly, you just gave me the idea...

The list, and the concept of "indigo childs" is too subjetive, has it describe almost all childs conducts in the last 50 or 60 years.

This is the list for the Indigo Adult.

The list also states, that most people will have some points, but you in fact need all or most of the points.
If I counted correctly you have about 17 of the 25 characteristics. This number needs to be at least 22/23 up. Your percentage was 68%, whereas 80 - 88% up would be a good indication of Indigo.
When I first read this list, it was like someone else was describing me perfectly. It was enough to give me goosebumps.
Out of the 25 listed characteristics, all 25 of them described me.

I think a lot of kids/people do have similar characteristics, but the ones that are important and defining are points 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23 and 25.
Some of the other points, but to a lesser degree, also defines an Indigo Adult.
ADD is not a prerequisite for Indigo as many people on here seem to think. They think that if someone is ADD, then they must be Indigo. That is BS. Although I do have some form of ADD, it is by no means the defining characteristic.

wjsa, I think knightmeir is just plain rude and likes to push his opinion on people. Another online bully. No matter what we will say, anything metaphysical or spiritual will be met by his judgemental 'superiority complexe' attitude, don't even let it get to you.
He can be whatever he wants to be, as 'down to earth' as he believes is the RIGHTEOUS way. the X-men ism is such a lame comparison. Why not use superman while he's at it?

We can find our own spirituality and belief system that resonates with us and satisfies our own curiosities, knowledge, wisdom and beliefs, and keep learning, always.
some people have no faith or spirituality whatsoever. Personally I find it sad, but they have to deal with it themselves, they come here to these forums, to bully and tell us all that we are crazy and inadequate because they cannot do so in real life. Or maybe they do, but that is their loss, cause in truth, what good does it do to shoot down every member with a different opinion, different EXPERIENCE, ?, none. Why do they feel this need to come here and dish out anger, frustration and nastiness? Because they are full of that withim themselves.

In my EXPERIENCE and STUDIES, I've lived to see many paranormal and spiritual manifestations, this, without DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MENTAL AFFLICTION. I right it caps so that when they (whoever it may be) read this, they don't skip that part and just say "wow you need to go see a therapist". Cause that's always easiest to do than to actually keep an open mind. Closed minded people miss out on alot.

I completely agree with you ShadowDancer, but then again...someone has to stand up to these bullies and fight back. If you don't, it will never end. If you look at his other posts, you will see that he does the same there too. He drags the whole level of the posts down with his comments. Have a look here too: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum...pic=19303&st=90

I have researched intensively into Adult Attention Deficit Disorder since being diagnosed with it two years ago. These questions are almost word for word pulled from some of the ADD questionairs. My question to you would be what is the difference between ADD and Indigo? How can one tell one from the other, and if there is no way to tell them apart, then why would we assume that something like Indigo, which exists only based on other peoples claims, is as much a real phenomena as ADD, which can be independantly verified by many different doctors?

Aquatas1, would you be kind enough to give me a link to this questionaire or post it here so I can have a look at it.

I have done a search on Google to get an Adult ADD questionaire. See below:


http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php...doc&id=974&cn=3


Jasper/Goldberg Adult ADD Questionnaire
Larry Jasper & Ivan Goldberg

Use this questionnaire to help determine if you need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of ADD or ADHD in an adult.


1. At home, work, or school, I find my mind wandering from tasks that are uninteresting or difficult.

2. I find it difficult to read written material unless it is very interesting or very easy.

3. Especially in groups, I find it hard to stay focused on what is being said in conversations.

4. I have a quick temper... a short fuse.

5. I am irritable, and get upset by minor annoyances.

6. I say things without thinking, and later regret having said them.

7. I make quick decisions without thinking enough about their possible bad results.

8. My relationships with people are made difficult by my tendency to talk first and think later.

9. My moods have highs and lows.

10. I have trouble planning in what order to do a series of tasks or activities.

11. I easily become upset.

12. I seem to be thin skinned and many things upset me.

13. I almost always am on the go.

14. I am more comfortable when moving than when sitting still.

15. In conversations, I start to answer questions before the questions have been fully asked.

16. I usually work on more than one project at a time, and fail to finish many of them.

17. There is a lot of “static” or “chatter” in my head.

18. Even when sitting quietly, I am usually moving my hands or feet.

19. In group activities it is hard for me to wait my turn.

20. My mind gets so cluttered that it is hard for it to function.

21. My thoughts bounce around as if my mind is a pinball machine.

22. My brain feels as if it is a television set with all the channels going at once.

23. I am unable to stop daydreaming.

24. I am distressed by the disorganized way my brain works.


Out of this entire list of 24 questions, I answered Yes to 6. In the Indigo Adult questionaire, I answered Yes to 25 of the questions.

ADD is a problem for many kids and adults. For that very same reason Doctors have spent years researching it. Indigo is not a disorder and therefore not studied by Doctors. If it was a dibilitating disorder, I would bet my money that it would be researched and verified by Doctors all over the world.

Like I said before, ADD is not a prerequisite for Indigo. You can definitely have ADD and be Indigo, but it is not linked.

I would not be clinically classified as ADD and therefore only answered yes to 6 out of 24 questions. On the flipside, I answered Yes to 25 out of 25 questions.
You can take the test and see how you score on the Indigo Adult list. If you score anthing from 22 up, the chances are that you are Indigo. Similarly, if you take the ADD test and score high, then you can assume that you are ADD.

Science and Spirituality are two very different beasts...and they do not generally see eye to eye. If scientists had any inclination to study the validity of Indigo, they would more than likely confirm that it exists.

There are many questionaires out there on ADD, not just one. Let's compare and contrast the two lists that have been posted here:

1.) Are intelligent, though may not have had top grades.

2. I find it difficult to read written material unless it is very interesting or very easy.

2.) Are very creative and enjoy making things.

16. I usually work on more than one project at a time, and fail to finish many of them.

3.) Always need to know WHY, especially why they are being asked to do something.

15. In conversations, I start to answer questions before the questions have been fully asked.

4.) Had disgust and perhaps loathing for much of the required and repetitious work in school.

1. At home, work, or school, I find my mind wandering from tasks that are uninteresting or difficult.

5.) Were rebellious in school in that they refused to do homework and rejected authority of teachers, OR seriously wanted to rebel, but didn't DARE, usually due to parental pressure.

8. My relationships with people are made difficult by my tendency to talk first and think later.

6.) May have experienced early existential depression and feelings of helplessness. These may have ranged from sadness to utter despair. Suicidal feelings while still in high school or younger are not uncommon in the Indigo Adult.

9. My moods have highs and lows.

7.) Have difficulty in service-oriented jobs. Indigos resist authority and caste system of employment.

7. I make quick decisions without thinking enough about their possible bad results.

8.) Prefer leadership positions or working alone to team positions.

3. Especially in groups, I find it hard to stay focused on what is being said in conversations.

9.) Have deep empathy for others, yet an intolerance of stupidity.

5. I am irritable, and get upset by minor annoyances.

10.) May be extremely emotionally sensitive including crying at the drop of a hat (no shielding) Or may be the opposite and show no expression of emotion (full shielding).

6. I say things without thinking, and later regret having said them.

11.) May have trouble with RAGE.

4. I have a quick temper... a short fuse

12.) Have trouble with systems they consider broken or ineffective, ie. political, educational, medical, and legal.

19. In group activities it is hard for me to wait my turn.

13.) Alienation from or anger with politics - feeling your voice won't count and/or that the outcome really doesn't mattter.

20. My mind gets so cluttered that it is hard for it to function.

14.) Frustration with or rejection of the traditional American dream - 9-5 career, marriage, 2.5 children, house with white picket fence, etc.

11. I easily become upset.

15.) Anger at rights being taken away, fear and/or fury at "Big Brother watching you."

12. I seem to be thin skinned and many things upset me.

16.) Have a burning desire to do something to change and improve the world. May be stymied what to do. May have trouble identifying their path.

18. Even when sitting quietly, I am usually moving my hands or feet.

17.) Have psychic or spiritual interest appear fairly young - in or before teen years.



18.) Had few if any Indigo role models. Having had some doesn't mean you're not an indigo, though.



19.) Have strong intuition.

15. In conversations, I start to answer questions before the questions have been fully asked.

20.) Random behavior pattern or mind style - (symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder). May have trouble focusing on assigned tasks, may jump around in conversations.

10. I have trouble planning in what order to do a series of tasks or activities.

21.) Have had psychic experiences, such as premonitions, seeing angels or ghosts, out of body experiences, hearing voices.

17. There is a lot of “static” or “chatter” in my head.

22.) May be electrically sensitive such as watches not working and street lights going out as you move under them, electrical equipment malfunctioning and lights blowing out.

23. I am unable to stop daydreaming.

23.) May have awareness of other dimensions and parallel realities.

21. My thoughts bounce around as if my mind is a pinball machine.

24.) Sexually are very expressive and inventive OR may reject sexuality in boredom or with intention of achieving higher spiritual connection. May explore alternative types of sexuality.

13. I almost always am on the go.

25.) Seek meaning to their life and understanding about the world May seek this through religion or spirituality, spiritual groups and books, self-help groups and books.

24. I am distressed by the disorganized way my brain works.



As you can see, there is far more to psychology than merely answering questions. Many times, what creates the behaviour is more important than the behaviour itself. If I were your teachr, I would speak to your parents about having you formally tested, and in my opinion, based only on what I have learned in dealing with this learning disability on a personal and academic basis, I would classify you as high probability of ADD.

So, my question remains. How would one tell the difference between an ADD person, and an Indigo person, should such a thing exist?