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Blue Papaya – Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 4 – Traits & Characteristics

We have come to the blog that most of you have been waiting for, traits and characteristics of Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows. You will not find eye color here, hair color, distinguishing birth marks or the like on this list because we acknowledge that those limiting factors are not a reality for the entire population of these individuals with expanded perceptions. They may be traits of an individuals soul lineage, but not of all Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

As we begin to learn more about the Crystals & Rainbows, we are learning that many of these individuals share the same traits as Indigos though they may achieve these goals through different choices and steps. Therefore, it is currently not prudent to break down traits that are specific to one group of expanded perceptions youth and adults.

This list of questions to ask yourself, a friend or your child are meant to help you recognize that you belong to the greater group of individuals with expanded perceptions, and help you to understand that you are perfect and necessary just as you are.

I’m just not like them.

No matter how well you do or do not get along with others, you know that you sense, feel and obtain information in ways that are different. You may see auras, or sense what someone else is about to do; perhaps you could tell who had a lighter or brighter energy than others.

At Blue Papaya we hear this in every age group, young & old, male & female. Some people don’t even recognize they’re doing it, but we hear the stories from their parents of how they are trying to fit into different groups at school, but not really finding a fit. They truly would like to find a niche, as if being a part of a group will validate who they are.

Every one of our founders has felt this way at one time or another in their life, and we hear it over and over again in youth and adults of all ages. Perhaps there will come a time when this will not be the norm, but for a great many of us, it has been.

“You’re just too sensitive!”

You’ve heard this from more than one person in your life. Your level of sensing and expressing are seemingly higher than those around you, and you know this it is just how you are, and there is nothing wrong with feeling this way, but some just don’t understand you feel deeper. This is typical of the many Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows, and is a trait of being empathic.

You innately know things.

Have you ever read a book or watched a program on television regarding an ancient civilization and innately know that the current theory being discussed is incorrect?

Have you listened to a lecture about a topic and you can sense that they’re close but don’t have it quite right?

Have you ever watched a program on how the planets were formed, or other science documentary and known what is truth and what needs to be tweaked?

Innately knowing things -this can be about anything – history that you haven’t lived, an introduction to a new topic that you suddenly know about with great clarity, something about a person you just met or saw, being in a new town and knowing where things are with ease and no effort. Even the words to a song from an era you are listening to for the very first time or knowledge in a book you have just found. Perhaps you’ve picked up something, or seen a photograph, and you know things about the person.

This information can come to you in your senses, in your minds eye, or just as knowledge. You might smell the individuals perfume, hear a song that relates to the subject or know that the person who wore the pendant you are holding liked to hum as they cooked for their family, or that they lived in a type of home, or that they are soon to receive good news. The possibilities are endless.

You may even have a past life incarnation come forward to help you understand the people and culture of that life time when necessary.

This is known as Claircognizance or Clear Knowing.

Acute Senses

Your senses – smell, taste, sight, touch, hearing – are more acute than other peoples.

You can hold a man made item and know who created this item, sense their energy.

These things are signs of being an empathic or clairsentient also.

Acute Awareness of the Feelings of Others

This is a trait that I have found in every Indigo, Crystal & Rainbow I have ever encountered in my lifetime.

Do you ever feel dirty after being in a large group of people while out for the day?

Do you avoid concerts, shopping mails or expos so that you don’t have to be in tight quarters?

If you have to go out in a crowded area, do you need a day or two to recuperate after feeling drained afterwards?

Do you know in advance that you need to keep your energy field away from certain people?

You trust that some places “feel” better than others.

Perhaps you can even sense or hear the emotions of animals, or plants, or other seeming inanimate objects that were made from nature.

You know when someone is lying to you.

You can tell when someone lives without integrity.

You know innately when someone should not be trusted.

You trust your gut, even when others try to tell you differently.

You have become upset when someone has picked a flower or leaves on a tree – you know that it hurt the flower or tree.

Have you ever visited a historic place and felt overcome with emotions, scents or sounds from a different time?

Character means more to you than titles, money, or any other patriarchal idea of success.

Highly clairsentient, many Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows avoid crowded places because they are often overwhelmed by the energies of the people, the energy of electrical grids, and the residual energy of a space.

Easy To Speak To

People feel safe around you and are able to talk to you easily.

Complete strangers will talk to you about personal things without consciously intending to do so.

Some people might say you feel like an old friend, while other people will begin speaking to you at the oddest places.

This goes in reverse too – Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows often are able to strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. It doesn’t need to be in-depth, but most conversations are helpful, fun, and put people at ease.

Sensory Overload

Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time, but Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows senses can become overwhelmed much more quickly than others because of their magnified perceptions. Any one of the senses can feel overwhelmed, and sensory overload is different for everyone

When the senses start to become overwhelmed it builds until it reaches high levels and the individual affected snaps, unable to handle one more thing in their energy field. Some may believe it is an anger or stress situation, but this is not true. What really is being observed is the individual not being aware of what is happening to them, and needing tools on how recognize and defuse a possible overload well before it happens.

Typically quiet time, more than once a day, is needed to sort the excess energy out, to stay grounded, and to manage the different things that have encountered during the day. If you notice that you, or your loved one tries to find a way to have time to themselves daily, this is a good sign that they know how to manage their needs, and it should be respected, not feared. Being quiet by yourself is a good and healthy thing.

Create Change

We are finding that all groups with expanded perceptions, not just the Indigos, have a very strong sense of social justice, or what is right morally and what is wrong, and will stand up to fight against injustice.

This can take shape in so many different ways, but the fact of the matter is, there is an innate feeling of, “we must change this!” with Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

This can be something at school, local government, all the way up to the federal government. Indigos were the heart of the Civil Liberties movement of the 1960′s, and the successive generations have spread these much needed changes to all areas of culture and society like a giant web.

Robert Kennedy said “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” This line of thinking is very much in line with Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

You love to help people.

You wish to soothe people in distress.

You have a passion for helping wildlife or domestic animals.

Creative

You find peace in the arts.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have pursued a career in the arts, but it does seem to be a steady trait of Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows to find solace in some form of creative interest. Whether you are creating through art, music, the written word, the stage, invention, making jewelry or ideas, being creative is a soothing aspect in your life.

May Be Prone to Addictions

Do you crave food when having a large major emotional issue?

Perhaps you’ve become addicted to exercise, or to feeling better after helping others, yes, this extended to using drugs of any form to help disengage from damping and oppressive emotions and/or situations.

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows can become addicted to anything if it helps their time on this planet easier. Because of their magnified sensory perceptions, the lack of love in our world is often extremely overwhelming. If their home or school environment is negative, it only adds to their feelings over being overwhelmed. They need a way to escape so that the pain is not so sharp, so deep.

Artificial Product, Food Sensitivities & Allergies

Are there many foods you can’t process well?

Are you gluten intolerant?

Are you voluntarily a vegan or vegetarian?

Did you not want to eat “dead flesh” at an early age?

Must you eat a clean diet? No chemicals, nothing processed, your meat, if you eat meat, must not have been given antibiotics or anything else unnatural?

If you do eat food in which you aren’t sure of it’s origin, does it make you feel off balance, have diarrhea, or an upset stomach?

Those with expanded perceptions typically have some sort of sensitivity to our current food system. It can be slight, or very prominent. Rainbow children typically refuse to eat unhealthy foods very early on – they innately know what is good for them and what is not.

Does man made scents make you ill?

Do you have sensitivities to food and/or clothing dyes?

Are there certain types of clothing you can not wear because they are artificial and cause you to get rashes or just feel wrong on your skin?

Education Dilemma’s

Why do I have to learn this?

Many of those with expanded perceptions question our educational system. This has evolved from early Indigo’s questioning the merits of education to a greater influx of individuals who are making the educational system take a better look at how they teach, and it old methods of our patriarchal society are meeting the needs of our youth.

Indeed, those of you have been labeled with the many different alphabetical abbreviation for “conditions” are actually pushing our educational system to address that we need to adopt different ways of educating, typically because most of the Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows appear to be hands on and very visual learners, right brained learners. Staring at a board in a seat for hours on end is going to seem a very outdated way of educating in the decades to come, and is a very left brained type of education.

Do you innately know that going to university isn’t what is necessary in your life?

Perhaps you attend university, but know that while the credentials will be helpful during your life, in reality they aren’t necessary for what your life purposes are?

This has been a part of Indigos and now Crystals for quite some time. They just know that attending a school of higher education isn’t necessary and yet, some struggle with knowing what is the next step so they can be on the path to achieve their life goals.

Have you been diagnosed with ADD & ADHD?

The Sixth Sense

May Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows see spirit, energy, and yes, as was popularized in the film The Sixth Sense, they even see dead people.

This is especially true when Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are very young, and tell their parents that there is a monster in their room. They truly are seeing something that isn’t their imagination.

Have you seen things when it would seem there should not be?

Have you had conversations with trees, tables, plants, food, or possibly the air around you?

Can you tell when there is an energy in a room even before you enter it?

Do you drive by a cemetery and know there are spirits, ghosts having a stroll, or perhaps even acknowledging you by waving, raising their hand or by tipping a hat?

In our Blue Papaya group, at it’s very beginning, we had a meeting in which the youth were encouraged to draw an image of unexplainable things they have seen. The parents at the group did the same thing. It was eerly interesting that each member could relate to what someone else had drawn. “Oh I’ve seen that!” “I used to see that in my room all the time!”

Some will out grow this capability as they understand what is “acceptable” in society, while others will learn to turn it on and off as necessary.

Peace

Despite their goal to change our society and to help the human species to evolve to the fourth chakra, and having to take the necessary steps to do so, Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows do not like unnecessary stress or anger.

Indeed they will go far to avoid it at all costs if possible.

Healing

Do you know what someone knows what to do get well?

Can you see the path someone needs to take to find happiness?

Have you been able to touch someone to provide healing?

Do you know how to balance the chakras of others simply by innately knowing how much energy to send to them?

At BP we’ve had some fantastic stories of very young Crystals & Rainbows who are able to heal what are considered serious conditions in the medical world through touch.

Other Things to Consider

You are a free spirit.

You are often told you are “an old soul.”

You were born in the 1960′s

You were born around and after 1980

Please let me know if you have questions! If you have concerns that perhaps a trait or a characteristic is missing, leave a comment. This is a very long list and it is probable that there is something that should be on this list has been unintentionally omitted.

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 1

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 2

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 3

Blue Papaya – Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 3

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Many ask, “Why are there Indigos, Crystals & Rainbow Children?” You may find varying ideas on this topic, depending on what resources you are using. One is that Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are here to do the work of angels here on earth because we have forgotten how to hear them, and follow their advice. And so the Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows have come as Earth Angels in order to carry the messages of the Divine. It is true that there are Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows who feel such a strong affinity with the order of the angels that they feel wings on their back and some even have large wings tattoo’d the entire length and width of their back. But this isn’t the story of every Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow.

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are souls from every part of the universe and every realm of earth. Working with the high powers of the universe, they have come together in order to help raise the human vibration by moving us from a society based on power and money (third chakra) to a world based on love and from the heart (fourth chakra).

Because of the universal desire, effort and need to raise this planet to the chakra level that we were always intended to work from, these souls have been born in physical form with different appearances, specialties, traits and life goals – all of which work together to help create the final goal of helping the human species.

There are some really, shall we say, interesting things published as traits of Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows that honesty just are cringe worthy. People who are revolutionaries and bring about change are often misunderstood, so let’s touch on some of these things that have been circulated that don’t ring true with the universe.

Appearance

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows come in every shape, religion, color, and culture in our world. You may find books that state that Crystals have amazing blue eyes, or that Rainbows have strawberry blonde hair, etc. – please realize that for the goals these souls have taken on to help our species, these limited thought processes are simply not true. In order to help raise the human vibration, these individuals have been born everywhere on our planet, therefore it is illogical that their human genetics would be limited to certain sectors of our species.

Arrogant

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are often confident, but they are not arrogant. They do not lord themselves over others, nor do they expect to be treated in a manner that is above anyone else. These youth innately know that we are all created equally, and that no soul is more special than another.

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows also have a strong sense of right and wrong, and feel compelled to correct anything they have witnessed or heard about so that ethically the light is always helped. Doing what is right and just is never arrogant.

Many people with expanded perceptions do have a strong sense of boundaries, and have a need to enforce this so that they stay healthy in mind, body and spirit. This is becoming especially noticeable in Rainbow children. Asking another to respect boundaries is never a bad thing, and should be honored in everyone and definitely is not arrogance.

I haven’t met an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow who wasn’t full of humility and working through life just as everyone else is – the best that they can. Does this mean that there aren’t Indigos, Crystals or Rainbows who are arrogant? I’m sure there are, but truly to state that the entire population of these individuals is arrogant isn’t probable, nor is it logical.

“Indigos are Angry”

As an Indigo, when I first came across this comment, I stopped and thought, “Oh really?” and then proceeded to have a good laugh. I personally have not encountered “angry Indigos,” and if there are some that are, well please let us send them all the love and positivity that we can in order for them to heal and more forward in their lives, releasing that anger and become more healthy as they do.

The early Indigos came into our world with a very big task at hand, to break down old ideas and modes of thinking in our world. This is a very difficult task for anyone, but then multiple the ability to feel, hear and sense in a world that is very short on love and very big on power and accomplishment, and it easy to see how some Indigos have exhausted themselves, being a tad jaded, become frustrated at the resistance to change and perhaps even broken by our world’s inability to love. Instead of being judged, these individuals deserve our compassion, and thanks for the tasks they have embraced to improve our world.

Anti – Social

Because of the strong sense and need to hold their boundaries, some may perceive Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows as anti-social. While some Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are very gregarious and vivacious, there are others who only show that aspect of their personality to those who have proven their trust, love and friendship. In reality, this is a safety mechanism that will help them as they grow and become adults.

Within Blue Papaya, we are finding that a number of the youth with expanded perception are bullied in school. While these youth may be finding their way to our group because we are suited to help them, it does not mean all Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are bullied. However, it does mean that there is a sector of this group whose extreme sensitivities are evident to others who would prey on them, so their boundaries are even higher than the norm.

Charismatic

Just as it is numerically impossible for all of the Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows to have blue eyes, or a certain type of hair color, it is impossible for each of them to be charismatic. Everyone of these souls is unique, and an individual, therefore their personalities are diverse. Perhaps those who have assumed they are charismatic have only met charismatic Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows, and therefore this is what they know of this group with expanded perceptions. Just as our Blue Papaya group has a large percentage of youth who are extremely aware of bullying amongst their peers and themselves, we can not be foolhardy to assume that all Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are bullied.

These individuals are drawn to where they need to be at that time, for the universe is working through all of us to help those who are willing to find the help and information they need at this time on their life path. We are blessed to know each of them, and have them touch on our lives.

When reading or searching for information on this diverse group of individuals, remember to use your own gut/vibes/intuition as to what feels right and what feels slightly or greatly off. This journey is different for everyone, and make certain to find your own truth as you travel on this path.

Part 4 coming April 22 – Indigo, Crystal & Rainbow Traits and Characteristics.

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For those with further interest in the complexities of our universe, I would suggest The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life by Drunvalo Melchizedek. Available in two volumes, these books explore the sacred geometry of the universe, and discuss the human species’ initial intentions and goals and the efforts to bring us back to where our humanity was meant to be.

Blue Papaya – Are you an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 1

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Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows. These terms spark something within for so many people: curiosity, intrigue, interest, an inner knowing. Then there are the questions – Am I one? What capabilities do they have? What are they here for? Why is this kept so quiet? Here’s some help for those who are curious and seeking answers.

The term Indigo came from the aura color of new conscious youth encountered by Nancy Ann Tappe and the term was coined in the 1970′s. Ms. Tappe began noticing these youth in the mid-1960′s, but in truth Indigo’s had been around for a very long time.

There are “groupings” of different stages of new consciousness individuals, but Indigo has become the common term for anyone who has perceptions that are expanded.

What are expanded perceptions? This term means that an individual is able to perceive energies beyond what is currently considered the norm by society. These individuals see, hear and feel at levels of awareness that are more acute than the average individual.

Light Workers

Light Workers have been coming to our planet ever since its inception. Their goal is to spread love wherever it is needed. They are very sensitive, and are inwardly compelled to try and make the world a better place before they leave this earth. Their ultimate goal is not only personal growth, but a global mission to spread and teach about love, to assist others on their mission to find love.

If you aren’t an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow, but are extra-sensitive, and have an innate desire to help others in a positive and loving manner, you are a Light Worker.

Indigo Scouts

Indigo Scouts have been coming to the earth for centuries to determine the level of readiness for the eventual arrival of Indigos in mass waves. These men and women had positions in all fields of life so that all levels of readiness could be determined. They may have been teachers, professors, Scout leaders, psychologists, physicians, nurses – the list is endless. The most important thing is that in some way they were nearly always involved in activities that supported youth, and this was a large passion for them. The recent wave of Indigo Scouts are either quite elderly or have passed from this life. They exhibited many of the different personality traits of Indigos, the only difference being that they arrived early to help set up their arrival.

Indigos

Indigos have come in two waves, the first being in the late 1940′s and 1950′s, the second wave began in 1980. The first wave of Indigos is largely responsible for many of the changes in society in the 1960′s. Think on those from the 20^th century who set about great change for society – to allow more freedoms for all – and you’ll see examples of Indigos. The civil rights movement was liberally populated with Indigos. The Kennedy family, with their call for our countrymen to rise up and help their fellow man and the world through the Peace Corp and other venues – these are ideas of Indigos & Indigo Scouts. The hope for more love in the world by this generation, for working together for a common good and fellow man – these are examples Indigo mentalities.

Indigos are visionaries of change, soldiers for doing the right thing, sensitive souls who want to create a better world for all. They are slightly fiery, sensitive to the greater good for all, and above all believe in fairness, compassion, justice and balance for every soul on our planet. Indigos were never meant to conform, Indigos are all about bringing about change – changing the old laws and rules that are outdated, creating a more open society in mind and in heart. The wave of Indigos that began arriving in mass about 1980 are now over 30 and are helping to raise the next generation of souls who they were brought here to pave the way for – the Crystals.

Crystals

Crystals are one of the energies who came in with the Indigos, and arrived more frequently after the Indigos began to slow in arrival. The Crystals are the next wave of energy, and they are a mix of even more finely-tuned souls. Crystals are generally under the age of 30. Their major difference from Indigos is most notably they don’t feel the need to buck against the system quite as much or in the same manner the early Indigos did.

Crystals can have Indigo traits, and this is most likely why some individuals continue to believe that Indigos are still arriving in mass. This is also exhibited in the number of Crystals engaging and finding resonance in the Occupy movement across the world.

Crystals are about acceptance – an open heart to all. Their perceptions are more expanded than Indigos, often seeing, hearing, and feeling at a level that is astounding and a tad frightening for the adults whom they have chosen as their parents. When they are young, these gifts are often shared freely, but as they move into our manmade society and culture of old modalities, they see that not everyone is like them, or has a family who openly supports their unique and beautiful souls with love and acceptance.

Crystals more often than not are sensitive to processed foods, to chemicals, even to such things as elastic or types of synthetic fabrics. A clean diet is often essential to all children of the new consciousness. Many parents find the behavior of these youth improves, as well as their grades, when their diet is improved and all processed foods, glutens and dairy are removed. Time spent in quiet is also crucial. They need time to disengage from the world, and engage in activities that produce a natural relaxed, hypnotic-like state. Here they will find center, and it will also allow for their gifts to emerge nicely. Meditation can be used at an early age if it is appropriate for the individual Crystal in question.

Rainbows

The next wave of consciousness will be the Rainbows. In fact, they are already here. We have Rainbow visitors from time to time at our Crystal Life Youth Group, Blue Papaya. While they are too young to attend regularly, their energy is delightful and very joyous, their gifts sharp and extremely astute.

Rainbows will prove over time to have either finer subtle energy perceptions than Crystals, OR they may be something altogether different than Crystals. Those that I have had the pleasure to personally know are already very clear about boundaries in all regards of their life. Most are self imposed vegans, and have even given their parents lectures on the importance of dead flesh not being a part of their diet. They strongly feel the need to have a plant and fruit based diet because they innately know these energies are vital to their life force energy and optimal health.

These individuals are strong and clear in their ideas while at the same time their firm and clear boundaries are set with tact and harmony. They inherently know what is right for their life journey and need to have parents who are wise enough to listen with an open heart and respect for their individuality. Rainbows are unbending diplomats when it comes to their life choices and path – their good nature shines through their steely and resolute core. These souls are a good mix of what the Indigos hoped to accomplish – individuals with strong inner strength with a loving, heart-centered delivery.

These souls are from far and wide within our universe and have intentionally set up their lives so that they can use their gifts to assist not only the other souls of earth, but Mother Earth herself. Do not be surprised if these are the individuals who know how to use their energy to manipulate matter so our water, air and earth are once again clean, pure, and restored in healthy ways that have not been used since very ancient times. These are brave, courageous souls who will tackle our planet’s issues in ways that we have only been able to imagine in science fiction.

In Part 2 we will discuss the different types of expanded perceptions Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows have.

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Blue Papaya – Sowing The Seeds of Love

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“The child must know that he is a miracle,
that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been,
and until the end of the world there will not be,
another child like him.”~ Pablo Casals

The youth and adults of the new consciousness work from the heart center to prepare our world for its upward step from a third chakra based world to the fourth chakra, the chakra of love. For some there is an expectation that Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows must be charismatic, magnetic and vibrant. These individuals come to our planet to experience all the lessons that non Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows must work through, only with heightened gifts and added abilities. Therefore they go through life much like the rest of us, only with more sensitivities and awareness.

These brave and evolved souls are choosing to tackle heavier vibrations in order to teach, and to awaken our world. Some have chosen harsher paths intentionally, and others are simply too overwhelmed by the denser and less loving energies of the planet to move through life with ease. This happened with the Indigos and continues to occur with Crystals & Rainbows.

How do they cope? It’s all very much on a case by case basis, each individual finding their own way to manage, just as humanity has always done – only with more sensitivity to the energies involved. Some choose to disengage from the energies which overwhelm them, while others throw themselves whole-heartedly into arenas society would deem as poor choices: drugs, gangs, or perhaps alcohol abuse. Other individuals choose isolation in order to survive these intense energies.Some happily pursue activities quietly, while others experiment with their appearance to show their uniqueness. Each choice is unique to the individual and their ways of processing the energies of our planet.

How can we be a part of this change? By opening our hearts and rising to the task. By taking time to be there in ways that may be large and small, showing kindness and speaking from your place of compassion and love. Sincere interest and kindness brightens anyone’s day, but when you are in a place where you feel camouflage is the only way to exist safely, tiny seeds regularly and positively given can bring about miraculous benefits to everyone involved.

It is important that society begin to drop outdated modes of how people should be and just accept all souls as they are. Just because someone is different, or they test levels of comfort does not mean they are unimportant, to be feared, or to be valued as lesser than others. They are not lost, they are not wasted; they are loving energies who need love and assistance more than they need any condemnation or fear attributed to them. Being able to consciously see each individual in this manner is a great lesson in love and tolerance.

Remember, sometimes the individuals who give us the biggest challenges, test our limits of patience, control and understanding are really the ones who require the most pure love and compassion, and who in turn expand our hearts and minds to understand real, complete love.

The next time you are about interact someone who isn’t the mainstream, perhaps even makes you uncomfortable for reasons you don’t quite understand, take a deep breath, listen to your heart and take a greater interest in the brave soul in front of you who dares to be different in order for our world to become a better place.

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. – John F. Kennedy

Blue Papaya – Perception

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I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of the telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. ~Dr. Seuss

One day, in the not so long ago past, I waited happily for a class of young students to get a drink from the fountain before I took my turn. Most were quick and polite, but one young boy irresistibly caught my attention. When his turn arrived instead of reaching for the knob that would allow the water to flow, he placed his hands in front of his heart as if in prayer, raised to his tip toes and then moved as though he were going to dive into the drinking fountain. Deep in his imagination he was somewhere else, perhaps his favorite swimming pool, a lake, perhaps in a place he’d read about or created in his mind.

To this young boy, his was a world that was very real, and very comfortable. He could easily tap into an inner world that allowed his spirit to soar and his soul to sing. It was magic to be a part of the outing we were involved in, and observe more of his whole being; his intelligence, curiosity and his friendships. Clearly he knew how to walk the world of wholeness; he had balance between the world that man had created, and the world that made him fulfilled.

That fine line of being able to allow yourself or your child to flow in between what society thinks is real and what is essential to them is very important to allowing them negotiate life and exist with balance, and joy. While it may be seem simple advice it is best said that in order to have this balance and joy, the child, as well as the adult, must have time spent doing what makes them happy, what allows them to go deep within their soul and sparks wonder and peace.

For the youth and adults of the new consciousness, these worlds are places to step into when they are needed to relax, to create, a coping skill and sometimes even a place to touch base with a truer form of themselves.

Make sure you help carve time daily for your child and/or yourself to engage in play that connects their heart, mind and spirit. If they’re an art enthusiast, encourage a block of time in which they simply create without distraction. If they’re interested in building, let them work and/or design, if they are currently involved in costumes, promote how to make them simply out of items around the house. Remember that these things will grow and change just as your child does, be flexible when they wish to dip their toe into another pond to explore a new possibility and encourage their wonder.

Promoting this within your child’s life means you are sowing seeds that will help them as they grow into adulthood to use as a touchstone, and perhaps find their way to access inspiration and peace when life becomes difficult. They may go through times when they aren’t mainstream because they have a better grasp of what makes them happy and whole, but in the end this saves them from many pitfalls they may come across as they mature.

Embrace the unreal world, it is the place where inspiration is found, and magic is created.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” ~Steve Jobs

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Blue Papaya will meet on February 15! Local yoga and art teacher Al Ochsner will lead the group in yoga exercises the youth can do to relax, increase control of their energy and find balance mentally.

Blue Papaya – The Home Environment

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As we move into 2013 it is a perfect time to cleanse and declutter the home in order to allow new energies to move into your life. It seems appropriate to revisit this blog on cleansing the home energies, and how they affect the children of the new consciousness.

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We all have the ability to sense energy, and children of the new consciousness are even more sensitive to it than their adult counterparts. While they may not be able to verbalize what they are sensing, even infants can sense and make it known that something is off in the energy about them.

While sometimes it may be the energy dynamic between family members, often it is the energy in a space we react to. Positive energy makes us feel good and energized, when energy is lacking it brings us down, can make us cross, sad, and feeling out-of-sorts. Space clearing is a simple and effective way to clear the energy and rise the vibration of a space so it is more positive.

Here are some of the steps you can take to clear your home or office.

1. Preparation.When preparing to clear your space, you must first do a thorough job of cleaning the area you are going to cleanse and clear. Get rid of clutter, make certain furniture is moved as you clean so there are no hidden dust bunnies left to retain the energy you are wanting to dismiss.

Decide what tool(s) you will be using during your clearing. Depending on the frequency of your clearing space (weekly, monthly, quarterly) you may want to use more than one combination of clearing tools. Listen to your instinct and choose what feels correct for your individual space and the energy level needing to be cleansed.

Optional Clearing Tools

Bells – Excellent tools, bells have the ability to dispel accumulated, stagnant energy by producing sound that permeates the molecules of space. Bell tones increase the flow of energy and restores vibrational balance. Long after the physical sound of a bell is gone, its subtle vibrations continue to fill space.

Chimes - Hand held chimes create a very clear and focused sound. Strike the chimes sharply to create vibrations that can cut through the dullest pools of energy. After striking the chime move it as though you are using a paint brush, with long broad strokes to fill the space with sound.

Smudging - Bundles of dried herbs tied together with a string to create a smudge stick. Smudging is a common tool for clearing space. Sage is probably the most common herb used for smudging. The smoke of a smudge bundle instantly creates an enormous shift in the energy of a room. It’s also one of the best methods to use when you need to shift very heavy energy. Use an abalone shell underneath the herbs to catch any stray ashes and sparks. Use a feather (turkey, raven, eagle, hawk) to spread the smudge smoke. These two elements together (air and fire) create a powerful way to balance the energy in a space. Use your dominate hand to stroke the smoke, much like a paint brush through the space. Smudging is particularly effective method to use after an illness.

Now you should prepare yourself for the clearing. Some people take a bath with a purifying salt bath or essential oils before clearing a space, and then smudge themselves after dressing in special clothing they have chosen to wear while cleansing their space. This is optional, but advised if you are cleansing a space with heavy, dense energy. You should at least be showered and dressed in clean clothing when performing your cleansing. However, the more prepared and vibrationally high your energy is, the more profoundly it will effect your clearing.

Next, plan what steps you wish to take with your clearing. If you are enlisting other family members, discuss what each of you will be doing during your clearing. Have all items that you will be using ready to be used, then set an intention or goal for the cleansing of the space. Take some deep cleansing breaths while envisioning how you want the space to feel once your clearing has been performed. Where intention goes, energy flows, the easier to make that vision a reality.

You may wish to have a table, or mantle near the space being cleansed with items that represent your intentions for the space. This sets the tone and holds the energy for the entire cleansing ceremony, and is the physical representation of your intention. This area should be both beautiful and inspiring, and include symbolic representations of the hopes and dreams of all the occupants of your home. Some possibilities are red roses to represent love, rice for abundance, a candle for inner light. A cloth can be used as a base, keeping in mind that the type of fabric you choose for it will influence the energy of the altar. A cotton fabric is earthy, red cotton is grounding. A more formal cloth in white would be more attuned to celestial energies.

2. Purification

Now that you have all your preparations done, you may begin the cleansing process. Begin before your table of intentions and speak to your guides, the house deva, and whomever else feels appropriate to you. Ask for their assistance and guidance during this cleansing, and ask to be open to the lessons and guidance they bring while doing this purification.

When you enter the space to be cleared, or the first space if you are attempting to cleanse more than one area, access the energy in that space. Energy that needs to be cleared can often feel hazy, or even heavy. You may first wish to walk in a circle around the room with your hands extended to get a feel the energy of the space. You may notice some areas don’t feel “right”, or perhaps they make your stomach turn, or perhaps even sense a different odor. Return to the entrance to the room and find center by standing with your feet hip width apart, and imagine a long column of light running from the center of your head down through you and into the floor. Take some deep breaths, and breathe out of your mouth as you exhale. It is time to use your chosen cleansing tool. For this cleansing, a chime will be used.

Listen carefully as you strike your chime. If it doesn’t sound clear and crisp, continue to strike the chime until it is bright, crisp and distinct. This indicates you’ve cleared energy in that area. Continue to do this moving in a clockwise motion around the space until you return to your starting point at the entrance to the room. You may next wish to walk a figure eight in the room while chiming to further raise the vibration. Make sure to get all corners, as this is where stagnant energy accumulates.

3. Completion

Return to the entrance of the room and once again speak to the energies you asked to assist you at the beginning of the cleansing. Give thanks for their help. You may wish to add a preservation to the room once cleansed, such as a flower, or a small stone that represents the energy you set your intention on.

Clearing of space has such powerful results, it is best done on a regular basis and especially after an argument or an upset, after an illness, before and after an unpleasant visitor, prior to moving into a new home and even when you’re just feeling that life is a bit out-of-sorts.

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Blue Papaya – Navigating The Transitions

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Earth and her inhabitants are going through growing pains. Mother Earth and all of her helpers are working to raise the vibration of our planet, and to move away from the power-centered energies that have ruled for millennia. Many individuals and leaders are resisting this change, while others are feeling the rising vibration in their lives on a daily basis. All of us at Crystal Life are feeling these changes, and often they’re so strong we’re all feeling the shifts and changes for days at a time.

One of our readers, Pam, asks, “What are some of the things we feel and how do we deal with them?” Are the emotions and body shifts she and her family are experiencing “normal?”

Everyone is feeling a great deal of changes emotionally, physically and etherically, Pam, and they affect us all differently based on our own evolution, there is no normal. Often when there is a gathering of staff members at Crystal Life, we talk about the different shifts. Sometimes we all feel very much the same but more often than not, we all note the shift we felt, and then explore how it has affected us quite differently. By sharing this information not only are we learning from one another but we are also learning how to assist the many individuals who come into the store that are feeling the changes and are needing some assistance.

It is not uncommon to feel dizzy, or to feel as though you could walk on air during one shift while during others you may feel angry, despondent, or lethargic. You may find your diet needs to be cleaned up, sensitivities to manmade products will rise, and a return to basics is necessary to feel optimal. Time spent away from technology is often more relaxing and grounding for your energy system. Friendships have also been changing for some of us – the need is quite strong to move away from people whose energy is no longer compatible with ours.

In my home, we’ve found the cleaner our food, the better we deal with the shifts. If we’ve been eating poorly, we have found we tend to be more tense, our thinking muddled and we are very disconnected to those around us. Making time to be outdoors is essential to us because we are all elemental-based people. Are there things your family connects with well? Then these are the things you need to make sure you continue to incorporate into your life. We have also felt like we’re traveling at the speed of sound - that sensation to hurry and rush to get somewhere but we aren’t sure of the destination. The where isn’t important, the flow and letting it happen is most key. Taking time to meditate or sit quietly has been a life saver to many individuals I know, as is taking time to make sure you are centered.

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If you’re wanting to wear a piece of energy jewelry to help with the different energy shifts we have been experiencing for quite some time, the Flower of Life is one pendant all of the staff at Crystal Life have chosen to wear as support. The Flower of Life is an ancient geometry found in all world traditions. This is a powerful piece of spiritual jewelry; it depicts light energy as it moves from spirit into form. Wearing this sacred geometry energy pendant naturally and gradually moves your personal energy field back into balance, at whatever level you are experiencing dis-ease. If you have strong allergies, especially to emf, this pendant helps you stabilize your immune system so that the medical protocols you are following will hold better. Available in different sizes, and in silver, gold or double foil medallion, as featured here.

Blue Papaya – The Importance of Source

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“… as civilizations make more and more advanced technology, if that is the choice they have made, they are separating further and further from the source of life and are becoming weaker and weaker because they have become addicted to technology.”

~The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life

One of our goals at Blue Papaya is to help set a solid foundation for the youth in relation to their expanded perceptions. We endeavor to expose the youth to many different modalities of energy with corresponding tools and energy work. Our greater goal is to teach and provide tools and methods that will allow the youth to traverse the various stresses that come from peer pressure, adolescence, and life – and to do so with an ease that comes from knowing center, their own truth and being connected to Source.

Source has many different meanings – inner voice, higher self, personal truth are some of the most common, but they all come back to same idea, origin.

Source: (noun) any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin

Origin: (noun) something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.

Being open and in touch with Source is being in touch with where life springs forth. Source is the center of love and acceptance. When in-touch with Source, energy will flow more fluidly and will allow our inner voice to be heard more clearly. Our guides’ guidance, support and advice will also be more easily heard. Most importantly, being in touch with Source will allow us to live as our true self, which means it is easier to hold to ideals, ethics and to walk our path with confidence.

There are many different ways to consciously stay as close to Source as possible. Prayer, meditation, walking in nature are just a few tried and true methods for staying centered, and close to Source. As technology in our world continues to expand and develop, there is a negative effect on our ability to stay centered, hear our guides and higher selves and to be close to Source.

Today, our youth have a world of technology available to them at every opportunity. Their day at school is no longer just about traditional education and friendships; it is also about learning how to use this ever-changing technology, quickly graduating to applying this knowledge in many different ways and mediums. Paper and pencil are slowly and steadily being replaced with iPads and laptops at all levels of education.

Once home, our youth have access to iPods, gaming systems, television, and cell phones that aren’t used for conversing in the traditional sense, but are more often used to pass time texting friends or playing their new favorite game. Shift to transportation and they often spend their time not engaged in conversation, or enjoying the scenery, but rather in watching DVDs of their favorite films, television programs and cartoons.

Whether your children are aware of their heightened senses or not, all of our youth are in danger of not having the proper balance in their life so that they can properly exist on our evolving planet. We are in a flux of change vibrationally, and now more than ever youth need to have more time away from technology instead of being submerged into it so deeply that they cannot operate from their truth and from Source.

Here are some very simple steps that can help youth lessen time spent in technology, and spend time in ways that feed the soul:

Set limits on time spent watching television. Studies show 30 – 60 minutes a day is optimal. Activities in the car should be as simple as they were when you were a child. That would mean no DVDs or television in the car. Time in the car should be spent connecting with the imagery passed, or in conversation as a family. Gaming should be limited also. Most parents notice that their students’ grades improve when they are allowed to participate in video games on the weekend only, and even them, place a time limit.

Cell phones should be placed in a charging area after arriving home, and left alone while taking time to unwind before tackling homework and participating in recreational activities, and especially during dinner time. This will probably be the hardest rule for everyone to adhere too, but as long as you work together, the dependency on this tiny handheld piece of technology will fade to a level of necessity and not obsession.

Set standards for your family that are a reflection of a simpler time in our society where time for connection through sharing music, conversation, board games, and inner reflection was the norm and a delight. Take walks and leave the cell phones and iPods at home so you can hear the sounds of nature and your neighborhood. Call out your family members who are slipping in keeping technology at a minimum, and reward those who continue to find new ways to connect with their inner voice, spirit and to Source.

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If you would like to learn more about the Sirian Experiment quote used in this blog, we suggest The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life, Book 2 by Drunvalo Melchizedek. Once, all life in the universe knew the Flower of Life as the creation pattern – the geometric design leading us into and out of physical existence.

Blue Papaya – Becoming A Novice

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As we evolve towards a world that is centered from within the heart, we are all going to go through differing stages of vibrational and inner change. Everyone is being asked to move away from the old; it does not matter if an individual has been working with consciousness for their entire life, or if they are newly awakening – we are all asked to be novices.

A novice is teachable, humble, and has the ability to see the world as untainted. A novice is child-like in their perceptions, having wonder and awe for the everyday enchantment of the world around them. A novice is always open to the lesson, to the possibilities for a new perspective, and does not have arrogance or superiority. A novice does not believe they have the all of the answers, or that everyone should handle life as they do. They understand that everyone walks a different and unique path, where love and compassion are the center of support and there is no judgment.

These sound like basic lessons, but, in truth, our children live these lessons on a daily basis in their lives as students. All too often they are aware that many of their peers live in judgment, and cold arrogance based on the belief that their way of thinking and/or existing is superior. As adults, we understand that much of that type of peer judgment is due to immaturity, and the child’s need to hold onto such thoughts to feel empowered and in control.

The cold reality is that this line of thinking doesn’t end as individuals mature. It warps and expands into other avenues of thought because it has become the way an individual has learned to exist. In order for our evolution to proceed positively towards a heart centered world, this has to change. As the role models of our children, this type of thought change must begin with us.

Our society as a whole is now being asked to accept and to love without question. To view every energy on our planet as a sacred being that is developing at their own rate, and as the universe knows is best. These energies are not limited human energies, however, they exist and share Mother Earth with us, and it is time for us to see these peers laterally, and not from a level of hierarchy.

To show respect and compassion towards other energies does not always mean that you are at the same state of evolution, or growth. By honoring individuals and their development, you remain open and centered and exist from a state of love. This also allows you to remain open to the lessons the universe has brought to you through them. This is often the more difficult aspect of our current state, especially when the lessons make you uncomfortable and bring up past unpleasant experiences. When this happens, try to find center through breathing and focus on your heart.

This new time is meant for us to throw away the trappings of ego and arrogance. A novice does not keep a record of gifts, or of accomplishments, for a novice knows that all lessons come to everyone in their own time and it is wiser to give thanks for their experiences and remain childlike in their perceptions.

We are here to evolve our souls, our true selves, and the children of the new consciousness are here to lead and to set an example of heart centered existence, and with our help, they will make a significant difference in this world. As we continue to move through the continual energy shifts of our time, remember to be as a child, a novice – teachable, open, and with a heart full of love and possibilities.

Blue Papaya – Christmas Tree Spirits

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Born into a family of Indigos and souls who associate closely with the nature realm, our home life and free time was spent sharing experiences that were in appreciation of nature. Each season brought different travels, different spaces and different traditions. In December, one tradition was spending a day out looking for the perfect Christmas tree. We would trudge through inches of powdery snow, and end our day out with a trip to a favorite local restaurant for a hearty meal and hot cocoa.

At a young age, the sacrificing of the tree never really sat well with me. We’d passed many lots with pre-cut Christmas trees on our journey to the tree farm, and I always worried if they’d all find a home.

Now that I’m an adult with three Crystal children of my own, our tradition is to get a pre-cut tree. It’s quite the experience for us, an Indigo with three Crystals in tow, as we move through the different types of trees. We hear the trees, and the elementals who reside within them as we walk through the tree lots, so we say hello, compliment the trees on their beauty and vitality, and listen to their tales. They talk of their journey, their friends nearby, and the fact that they’re excited to become someone’s Christmas tree.

Yes, you read correctly, the trees are conscious of what is happening to them. They are very excited to possibly be chosen to go into a home, or outside a home, and to be decorated for the season. Every year, as we leave the tree lot, many goodbyes are exchanged and well-wishes are shared between the forest friends. It’s often quite moving to hear the various voices of the trees. You cannot help but to love them and hope that those who are left behind will find a home before the holiday.

It’s with great excitement and joy that the tree is welcomed into our home. Last year our tree was Frances, but in other years we’ve had a Tony and a Juan, a Samantha and a Chandra – the list is long and full of much love and blessings. We’re always lucky that our tree comes with fairies, or pixies. One year they were so thick in a tree, its branches would shake with the laughter of the pixies after they had successfully teased one of the family pets. Two years ago we were not only aware of the tree, but of the guardians of the tree. This was an interesting experience for us, but it was also a pleasant way to expand our awareness of the relationships in nature that we as humans never consider.

We become quite close to our tree friends. They’ve sung to us in happiness, they have greeted us every morning as we groggily move about the house, and they’ve taken absolute joy in being a part of our household. This bond, this blessing among friends, had caused quite a quandary for us. It seemed wrong to strip their decorations off, and then leave a beloved member of our family at the side of the road.

We spoke to the trees, we told them what our city does with trees that are done with their path as Christmas trees, and to my surprise they were fine with being useful as mulch and to have a life supporting other plants. Yet, the idea of removing them from the home and leaving them curbside still greatly upset us, and so we formed another plan. Each year, after we took the tree down, we once again strapped it to the top of our car and drove to a wooded area where we could let it continue to be in nature with the elements. It may become a home for an animal, or perhaps the various nature spirits would make a home within its branches. In returning the tree to the wood, we were assuring our friends another chapter in their life, a chapter that may have been a possibility if they’d fallen over in the wood they came from.

These endings for us are bittersweet. We are a family who would welcome having trees stay forever in our home, alive and remaining a vital part of our daily life. Instead, we give thanks often when they are in our home for all the wonderful qualities they bring, and when we return them to the wood, we shed many tears as we say thank you, whisper I love you’s sincerely and our friends say them in return.

As humans with elemental origins, the benefits of having a live tree in our home for a month far out weighs any negatives. We love these trees, and we feel that adopting one is like adopting a pet from the local pound. Yes, the time together is too short, but the memories and blessings stay in our hearts forever.

If you are a Crystal, or an Indigo, or have youth who are Rainbows or Crystals, they too may have the same concerns that I once had, or they may sense the trees and their energies. Respect their perceptions and help them to accept that these trees are enthusiastic partners in the holidays, and good friends to be made and to be loved.