Myth of the "Indigo Children"

Some are teaching, and some have made it dogma, that the last generation was "born enlightened," fully and completely. These so-called "indigo children" will save the world, says the doctrine. But since it is of no immediate practical use in the spiritual growth-path of students, clients, and friends, we do not, quite frankly, talk very much about it.

When people, societies, and the whole world appear to be in serious trouble, it is the human historical way to "discover" or to invent, some "savior" or "saviors." We often feel unable to change things, maybe even hopeless.

It is in this state that we, as individuals and as a society, become vulnerable to false "messiahs," presidents "appointed by God," saving extraterrestrials, "channeled" extradimensionals, cults, gurus, and a host of other unhealthy ideas.

Of course, we can remain open-minded, studying the world and noticing hat is actually happening. This is the best, most objective, way of testing truth.

If a special group of souls were incarnating now, as a whole generation, to "save the world," born enlightened, we would have everywhere seen evidence of this fact: New kids would be internally disciplined, well-behaved, polite, courteous, giving, generous, filled with compassion. From the start, these would be the most spectacularly loving people in the history of the world. Among average earthlings, they would stand out like giant neon signs at midnight!

Test-scores would be off the chart, crimes and drug-use, sexual abuse, and alcohol and tobacco consumption would grind to a halt. So, even though it is a very attractive hope, the idea that the last generation was a group of "enlightened souls" is not supported by the facts.

Of course, like all others, the newest generation does have the potential for full enlightenment. These kids need to be taught the Way of Love and forgiveness, the Way of interior exploration. By this method, a few will indeed become enlightened. But, I'm afraid that the myth of the "indigo" children is just that-- another myth designed to bring comfort to a world in trouble. It has no solid, objective, factual, or scientific basis.

Like others, we wish that there existed people with special powers, who could have, for example, prevented the 9-11 tragedy, or the war in Iraq. But the "only" Power that we all share-- and, used correctly, It is enough-- is that to choose Love over fear!