Today’s Indigo and Crystal children share a very unique characteristic, they are both about seeing the Truth. Not simple truths, like the grass is green, the sun is warm and rain is wet, but very complex truths that include spiritual understanding and a sense of purpose that we, as their parents, never had when we were children. These generations are more than uncomfortable with untruths, half-truths and outright lies—they are willing to stand up to them, to argue against them and to defend their position without backing down.
The Indigo and Crystal children are not willing to accept things at face value because they need to know why things are the way they are. And if it not something in which they can see the truth, they will ask questions and if the answers are not forthcoming, then they will do something that is in integrity for them. They do not accept distortions of the truth from their parents in any way, especially Crystal children. They simply do not understand why we do not tell the truth. And, they will insist that we do, no matter how painful it is for us. Both Indigos and Crystals would rather know the truth than deal with untruth. And if we are not willing to deal with them on this level, they will pester and hound us until we do.
But their insistence on the truth is not just about uncovering deception, no matter how well-intentioned it is. Their truth is actually a need for integrity, to live in harmony with their spirit, their connection, their entire being. Anything that is not in alignment with this need puts them out of balance and they cannot simply disregard it, as past generations of children once did, they must put things straight, get things right and uncover the truth. And this need for integrity extends to what is going on in the world around them--in their communities, their cities, their countries and the world in general. Remember that this is also the 'connected generation', who grew up with the Internet and cell phones, so they already have a global perspective and are the first generation to enjoy this privilege.
They do not accept our willingness, for example, to tolerate discrimination based on color or gender. One thing that I have noticed about Indigo children, in particular, is that they appear to be oblivious to differences in color and culture. To them, a black person and a white person are exactly the same, as is someone from Asia or someone from England. And more and more Indigo children are involved in interracial and intercultural relationships that any other generation. They are also intolerant of society’s criticisms of their choices. As far as they are concerned, there is no difference between them and anyone else. So, what are we talking about, they ask us, when we talk about the differences in people. And behind their remarks is a question for us, why are we willing to tolerate this and why do we have a problem with it.
Many of their beliefs and actions remind me of those of the ‘hippie’ generation of the 60s and 70s with two distinct differences. Now, humanity is much more accepting of its spirituality and there are more avenues available to them to interact with each other, thanks to the growth of the Internet and of cell phones. So they have grown up with the ability to connect with others on a global basis and this has given rise to their opinions about the ‘sameness’ of humanity. And they do not understand why we cannot do the same. For them, there is one truth, that we are all the same and deserve the same things. And they do what they can to ensure that this happens.
Many children, young and older, for example, held bake sales, sold their toys and did what they could for the tsunami victims. It was their way of showing the world that they connected with these people and were willing to show compassion and do what they could to help them. This is an example of their sense of connection but also of the truth that they hold—why should some of the world’s people suffer when others do not and we should all help each other. My young granddaughter, a Crystal child, gave her mother all of the money in her piggy bank, 23 cents, to help the children tsunami victims who had no homes. After all, she said, everyone needs a home.
When the Indigo generation reaches the age of majority, and many are there or nearly there, they will begin to infiltrate the business and political systems of their societies. With their insistence on the truth, I wonder what will happen to the systems that exist today as this very vocal generation begins to change the status quo and refuses to accept policies and procedures that have existed for generations, many of which are based on far less than the truth. Many simply shun the traditional routes and start their own businesses or do work that is less traditional but still earns an income. Some Indigos are unable to see the value of the paths that their parents took and are not interested in the high paying job, fancy car and big home. They want and need employment that makes them happy and contributes to their life instead of running it. Is it any wonder that unemployment among the 18 to 25 year old age group today is as high as it is? Is this a message to us that we need to start looking at what we accept as truth in how we earn a living and in how much we really need to live?
And that is the most wonderful aspect of these generations, that they can engage in wide scale ‘passive resistance,’ as Ghandi called it, and learn to make their own way through the world. But not in a self-centered way. Their concern for truth is not just for themselves, it is for everyone. And their efforts are not centered in a single issue, but on many. While the world does not seem to be ready for them, as evidenced by the number of young adults who still live at home, but it will in time and they will get to the point where they are able to mold society into something that reflects their energies and values and the truth that they hold and defend so well and reflect their integrity and spirituality.
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