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And so, they prefer to describe themselves as rainforest-minded. They do not see their very high standards and expectations, their complex sensitivities, their creative thinking, and their rage to learn as indications of giftedness.
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Many of them know how much they don’t know and do not realize how much they do know. As you know, if you have been reading my blog for a while, the gifted humans I see still stumble over the G word. So, there is that.)īut, if you are still not convinced, here is a little more proof. Or, perhaps, I have some magical powers that keep them at bay. I realize it is possible that gifted arrogant know-it-alls exist but don’t go to therapy or do not want to consult with me. And because of the blog, I expanded my practice to include international consulting. Then, many years later, I started this blog. Another dream job that fit my quirkified life well. I imagined that their tendencies to be introspective and their desires for depth, healing, insight, and transformation, would be a good match for my therapeutic style and interests. They had particular traits, sensitivities, and experiences that required a finely tuned, informed, sensitive, and aware approach. It became clear pretty quickly that I ought to specialize in working with gifted souls. It was a no-brainer, then, to go back to school for a counseling degree and start a private practice. I was determined to retrieve all of the pieces of my broken heart and live a more whole, authentic, meaningful, confident, make-a-difference life. Even though I was diving into the abyss of my somewhat miserable childhood, I loved the attention and companionship of a skillful, compassionate guide. I had been a client in counseling for a while and found the process fascinating. Then, in my late 30’s, I left teaching to pursue my passion for all things psychotherapeutic. (although a few of them are likely to have PHDs now, maybe even in astrophysics) The kids were eager to learn, divergent thinkers, funny, sensitive, super smart, kind-hearted, and Star Wars and Shakespeare fanatics. How are you doing? Have you read my books? What were some of your insights from the reading? Do you have recommendations for other books that might make good gifts this year? Thank you, as always, for your love.
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To my bloggEEs: Just so you know, I am working on that post about loving learning (multipotentiality) from your comments on my last post. And may your celebrations be filled with inspiring books, deep meaning, recycled wrapping paper, and big-wild-hair love. I hope you find or create what you need for this holiday season. Thank you for watching, my sweet chickadees. I know someone who read The Lord of the Rings trilogy eleven times. Second, you may not read nonfiction more than once or completely, but it is quite possible you have read your favorite beloved stories any number of times. –paula at rainforestmind dot com– And thank you to those who have written so far!)Ī couple of corrections to the video: First, it is probably not the best idea to take your kids to a homeless shelter! Maybe a better idea is to contribute to a nonprofit or a needy family, or design a new, meaningful ritual. (Another note: Still procrastinating on writing your thoughts to me about seeking love, finding love, losing love, and loving love as the complexified rainforester that you are? Wait no longer, my darlings. (Note: For more (!) inspiration, here is a link to a beautiful conversation between the rainforest minds of Senator Cory Booker and Jon Stewart on racism in N. I always look forward to hearing from you and your comments add so much. To my bloggEEs: Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts, feelings, questions, and answers. (with very little success, I might add) And once you are on the site, you might enjoy some of the other interviews, especially if you are a parent of gifted children. Walk my path from public school teacher to psychotherapist, blogger, author, consultant, and Instagram wizard! Unfortunately, we did not talk about my years as an Argentine tango dancer or how I’ve spent my life trying to tame my overexcitable hair. You will get to hear my sultry voice, learn the reason I devised the rainforest metaphor, and visit the challenges gifted adults navigate. Here is the link to an hour long interview of me with Australian, Sophia Elliott, of Our Gifted Kids.