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Janine Talty, DO
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Energy Psychology Press

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Dr. Janine Talty, today a successful osteopathic physician, as a child found herself bewildered by a world full of challenges that she could not understand. She felt isolated, unable to cope with the regular life issues that other children managed easily. She could not comprehend math or spelling-yet she could see energies that others could not see, and had levels of awareness than no-one around her possessed. She exhibited unusual artistic and healing talent. She spontaneously remembered and drew pictures from 'old memories' of places her family had never visited. Only as she grew into adulthood, painfully learning to cope with her challenges, did she realize she was an 'indigo,' one of a generation of people with unusual talents and abilities, yet who rarely fit neatly into societal roles.This book is the inspiring story of how she overcomes these challenges, finds her voice and identity, and discovers a channel for her healing abilities as an osteopathic physician.

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Within her book Indigo Awakening, Dr. Janine Talty takes the reader from the very first page into the world of an indigo. The term "indigo", for those who know little about this phrase, was first mentioned some twenty years ago, by Nancy Ann Dappe in her book "Understanding Your Life Through Color", published in 1982. Obtaining it's name by what some believe to be a deep blue aura around these individuals, Indigo has steadily gaining interest within the populace.

The most common explanation of indigo is a term used to describe currently children (and even adults) whom it is believed they possess unique, special, unusual and/or supernatural traits or abilities. For the sake of simplicity, indigo will be described primarily within this review in relationship to children.

These children, it is thought, have an unusual feeling of security, in that they believe that they alone deserve to be in this world and that they were sent here for a higher purpose. An indigo child also possesses an extraordinary sense of self, and although their self esteem may not be the highest, they have no doubt that, though they recognize they are different than most around them, they are in fact, better for being different and they have accepted that fact unconditionally. These individuals are identified by the deep blue auras that psychics claim to observe surrounding them. Indigo children are said to have very high IQs, although they are more times than not, rebellious and supersensitive to the world around them, taking on not just their emotional pain but that of others as well. They are also believed to possess specials gifts, have extremely heightened intuition and unique psychic abilities which others around them do not possess. There are a number of additional traits which those who believe in Indigo list and in turn there are those who feel that indigo is merely a fad or an excuse to find the extraordinary where there is simply ordinary.

Those individuals who do not believe in indigo oftentimes feel it is a "fad" or simply a way to explain the unexplainable and that indigo has no basis in scientific fact and cannot be measured. Unlike the talented and gifted child, whose IQ and special abilities can and usually are measured by standardized testing, or in the case of the fine arts, shines through without a doubt, the indigo child has no set testing in place and it is because of this that many are skeptics of this phenomena.

Indigo Awakening is written in first person, as the reader is taken into the world of Dr. Talty to see what it is like to be a child (and later an adult) growing up with extraordinary abilities Dr Talty identifies as being indigo. The journeys Dr. Talty takes within her life are extra ordinary to be sure, but this writer honestly questions whether that makes her indigo or merely an intelligent woman with unique abilities that are hard to categorize.

The super sensitivity believed to be prevalent in Indigo children could, as is believed by many, to be explained as normal. Many individuals are super sensitive of the world around them but that trait does not define them as indigo nor can that trait be measured and added (as has been discussed by non believers) to a laundry list of traits and called "indigo."

Within her book, Dr Talty covers these questions in order to more fully explain what it means to be Indigo:

"Are you perceptive beyond the abilities of the people around you?

Do you have a sense that the world is about to change forever?

Do you believe that you're here on Earth to assist that global shift?

Are you unplugging from systems and behaviors that used to make you feel secure?

Do you have the sense that you've been preparing for something, but don't know what it is?

Have you noticed magical abilities to seek, feel, hear, move and transduce energy?

Do you have maladies that doctors can't explain?

Have you suspected that your suffering might be part of humanity's clearing of collective patterns? "

According to Dr. Talty, that if you have asked these questions or if you are one of the many who fit the mold set of that of an indigo, then this is the book for you. For it covers Dr. Talty's life, trials and troubles as she struggles to find her place in this world. Although at an early age, Dr. Talty knew she wanted to go into medicine, she fought against dyslexia to achieve her goal, yet she succeeded and along the way identified other traits that led her to believe she is in fact indigo.

Having a strong sense of what is right and wrong, a strong sense of self and purpose in life (Dr Talty's draw to medicine for example) as well as a deep empathy for the world and those around them and a strong feeling of responsibility for all around them is discussed and applied to the life of Dr. Talty specifically within this book.

Though my experiences (and beliefs) of indigo are not as advanced as the author, I do see a uniqueness in Dr. Talty as she works through her life. Whether that makes her indigo or merely a unique, strong individual who sees what she wants and pursues it, makes no difference. Dr. Talty has clearly lived a life that has been full and she shares that life quite well within her book.

Though I myself carry many of the traits listed under indigo and can in fact, relate to some of the experiences deeply that the author shares, I dare not jump to the conclusion that I am in fact indigo. Rather, I see myself as an individual who has seen (and overcome) many obstacles to get to the place in life in which I am residing at this moment. I see myself as a person, much like the person standing next to you in the check out line, with talents to be sure, but with talents which can be tested and proven. To be able to identify myself as indigo and have that to fall back upon, thus explaining all the manifestations, trials and struggles within my life, would be easy. But I am a skeptic of anything that cannot be measured and thus am hesitant to label myself as indigo or any other term that cannot be proven by traditional means. That said, I also am an individual with an open mind, to even things one cannot measure, and thus I will not and do not dismiss indigo as a "fad".

Whether or not one believes in indigo and all it encompass', this is a well written book by a writer who obviously has lived an extraordinary life, filled with trials, accomplishments, and obstacles along the way. Whether or not, this can be attributed to being an "indigo" is beside the point. The book is well written, as it flows quite nicely with Dr. Talty telling the story of her life in easy to follow first person narrative. The story stands alone as well written and interesting and that is where this reviewer stands in her opinion, indigo or not.

For those who are interested in a good read, are believers of indigos or simply want to learn more about this extraordinary woman and her life, I highly suggest checking out this book. It is a book that will leave you not only amazed at the life of the reader but you may find yourself asking questions about indigos as well.

And perhaps that is what they author intended all along, to open the minds of others to this phenomena and thus nudge questions to rise to the surface. For I have a feeling Dr. Talty is the sort of person who feels "the only wrong question is the one not asked," and thus lives her life. And thus I suspect is how indigo lives within her life as well.

Reviewed on 09/12/2010 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Susan Pettrone

Indigo Awakening: A Doctor's Memoir of
Forging an Authentic Life in a Turbulent World
Author: Janine Talty, DO
Publisher: Elite Books
ISBN: 978-1-60070-63-7

Indigo Children. You may have heard this phrase before. It was coined some twenty years ago, by Nancy Ann Dappe. It appears in her book "Understanding Your Life Through Color", published in 1982. Indigo Children is a term that describes the attributes of a particular group of people, commonly known as Indigo. You may share these characteristics yourself, or know someone who does. Characteristics include: great empathy, a sense of purpose, well developed intuition and a connection, nearly psychic, to the people the Indigo is close to, altruism and a keen, sometimes emotionally painful awareness of the feelings of people around them. Indigos are often nearly overwhelmed by a feeling of responsibility for everyone and everything around them. They have a strong sense of justice and fair play. Many Indigos have a great resistance to authority and authority figures, especially if they believe the authority figure is untruthful, biased or unjust. They tend to avoid being in large groups when possible. The feelings of individuals in a crowd are felt by the Indigo, and with so many people, the feelings and emotions coming at them are so great and varied that dealing with it mentally is many times exhausting; mentally, emotionally, spiritually and often even physically it leads the Indigo personality to feel drained, exhausted and overwhelmed.

Indigos feel so much sympathy and empathy for others, they generally tend to have poor personal boundaries, causing them to be overwhelmed by anxiety and worry for others, wanting to solve everything. Indigos often are whole brain thinkers, perceiving concepts as fully developed pictures, unable to view simply a portion of a situation, overwhelming them with what may look insurmountable.

Indigo Awakening relates the author's personal story. It's different from most of the books available on the subject, because they are written by people not living as an Indigo. An Indigo faces situations, experiences and difficulties in a way that is unique to their perceptions; it only makes sense that an actual Indigo would offer a more clear and concise view of just this experience, a level of understanding of the concept that others often do not fully grasp.

Dr. Talty shares a truly inspiring story, the honesty and truth to her experiences rings so true that the reader feels well connected her, as one is to a friend as opposed to just an acquaintance or author in general.

Indigo personalities are often described as being in the world but not of the world. Social norms and customs are hard for them to understand and comprehend. The ceremonial rituals seems meaningless to them. Most Indigos have difficulty participating in celebrations such as graduations, birthdays and what other people consider to be landmark personal experiences. Organized religion in general and its ceremonial use of ritual in particular seems empty, meaningless and often unnecessary and false to them. If they participate at all, it's usually to appease the desires of family and friends.

This book offers an extremely fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable read. If a family member, friend or coworker is Indigo, the book will give the reader invaluable insight into their way of thinking and coping. It will help them understand why the Indigo does the things they do and how to make a personal relationship with the Indigo fuller and more rewarding. Be warned that the author holds opinions and beliefs that may seem odd or downright ridiculous to some readers. However, use the ability to move beyond that, because even it you don't share the author's particular view of some aspects of the world or its future, you will find knowledge here that will prove valuable to your relationship with the Indigos you care about personally. Unique and touching, it's a book I highly recommend!

Reviewed on 04/13/2010 by ReviewTheBook.com Member LAURI COATES

Indigo Awakening is the story of Dr. Janine Talty’s difficult struggle with being different. This book opens with the author, Janine, telling the reader about her early school life. She was placed into special education because she couldn’t comprehend reading or math. She knew she didn’t fit with the other kids because she was more creative and imaginative. Janine expressed herself through art, because it made sense to her. She demanded to be tested for dyslexia after seeing a news report. When her parents got her tested, they found out she had an abnormally high IQ, as well as dyslexia. Her parents then transferred her to the local catholic school because the classes were smaller and Janine could get more individualized attention. Switching to the private school had helped, but she was still not sure she could even go to college. After many injurieds, Janine decided that she wanted to be a doctor. After moving to the Midwest, she started many different medical programs, until she finally settled on going to Michigan State University in Lansing. After both she and her husband finished medical school, they moved back to California. Janine’s struggles continue until she realized that she was an Indigo.

For those of you who don’t know what an “Indigo” is, Janine uses the words of Kyron in her epilogue. Indigo’s have a “feeling of royalty and a sense they deserve to be here. Their self-worth is healthily intact, and often tell their parents ‘who they are.’ They have difficulty with authority and will not do certain things such as waiting in line. They get frustrated with ritually oriented systems that don’t require creative thought. They have an innate ability to see a better way to do things. They are ‘system busters.’ They often feel misunderstood by other who are not of the same consciousness and seem antisocial unless other like them are around. They often have difficulty fitting in and school is often difficult for them socially” (311). There is also a quiz in the appendix which will help you determine if you are an Indigo.

Indigo Awakening was such a great story. It was definitely a memoir that I enjoyed. Some parts were difficult to read because of how she is treated as a young child. No one should be treated so horribly. The story is relatable to anyone, who has felt different, either because they don’t fit in or just express themselves in more creative ways. If you suspect that you or someone you know is an Indigo, this is a must read.

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