First came the Indigo children (named because their aura is an indigo blue), then the Crystal children (who are said to be exceedingly sensitive and wise).  For many years now, I’ve been hearing talk in the metaphysical community about the “new kids” and how special they are. 

Yes, I have noticed gifts and traits in the younger generations that are different from mine.  I applaud those who are utilizing their talents, and I feel compassion for those who haven’t quite figured out what their talents are (though I would challenge them to start walking and see where they end up).

But my real question is this - when are the new kids no longer ‘new’? 

To be frank, I don’t find it all that amazing that new generations are different from their elders.  This has been the pattern throughout history.  Each generation has brought to the earth their own set of challenges, and solutions, and ideas, and I guess; every millennium or so; a new aura color.

So, in many ways, there’s really nothing more “new” about this generation than previous generations.  What feels new is how we are dealing with the differences.  It brings a smile to my face when I notice the growing awareness that our children will not be miniature versions of us.  With this awareness come new ideas and new tools for parents to utilize when mentoring and guiding their progeny. 

Then again, that’s not all that new, either.  Each generation, people look at what parenting methods seem to work best, and which ones no longer work so well.  The ideas are presented in books, magazines, and seminars – and sometimes incorporated into schools.  There are always heated discussions between the traditionalists and the new-thinkers about what is best, not only for the children, but for society as a whole.  Typically, the most effective methods blend the old and the new.

So, where has all of this contemplation gotten us?  Perhaps it is this:  if we are to truly understand and appreciate one another, perhaps it is time for the generations to stop focusing so heavily on our differences and talk about our commonality, and what we can learn from each other, and what we can achieve together. 

As long as the “new kids” are “new”, they are not only in a box of separation, they are given labels that they may, or may not, want to live up to.  Perhaps it is time to let the kids be kids.

Namaste!

Susan M Wright

Blame or Acceptance

When I blame others for my situation, I feel like a victim and I am in pain.  When I accept where I am now, I ask myself; “Where do I want to go from here?”

By accepting what “is”, I have the opportunity to look at how I got into my current condition.  This is helpful if I want to recreate what I am experiencing now - and when I want my life experience to take a new direction.  By having the awareness of how I created my life in the past and accepting that I created my life in the past, I open the door for new experiences.

Over the years I have watched myself creating similar circumstances in my life, over and over, until one day I was complete and ready to move on to new experiences.  Lately when something in my life isn’t fun, I am quick to declare; “I am complete with this experience and I am ready to take life into a new direction”.

I let my higher levels show me what is next in my life stream and move on.  That keeps life fresh and interesting for me.

Life is good.

Lots of Love,

Wolfgang