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What Do Rainforest-Minded (Gifted) Humans Want?
Here it is. In a nutshell. “I’m drowning in a sea of well meaning phrases like ‘I’m in awe of the scope of your thinking’ … oh do fuck off with your awe, I don’t want it or need it. I’m bored, and sick to death of making myself accessible to other people. I want…
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You Are Not Complaining. Being Gifted is a Gift. But It Can Also Be Terribly Lonely.
You are not complaining. You are not saying it is awful to be a very smart person. Advanced intelligence is a fine thing. You know this. You are grateful for it. Being gifted is, well, a gift. It’s just that, oh, it’s complicated. It is not all easy street. There are serious misunderstandings. Communication chasms.…
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A Party For Book Lovers, Introverts, And Geeks
You are not going to believe this. If you’ve been looking for a way to find other rainforest minds, this may be your answer. I’m not kidding. A Silent Reading Party. You heard me. A fellow named Christopher Frizzelle, in Seattle, USA, created this event. People come together and read. No small talk. No chitchat.…
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The Gifted Adult’s Guide to Finding Friends
You’re sensitive. Empathetic. Funny. Generous. Smart. Adorable. And yet, you have trouble finding friends. I’m here to help. I’ve gathered my five favorite posts on relationships here so that you don’t need to go searching for them. I’d suggest that you read them all to get my comprehensive take on this topic. You’ll be able to…
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Lonely? Find Your Pips–Part Two
It’s hard to find other rainforest minds. They’re not usually hanging out at the mall. (Well, OK, maybe you hang out at the mall.) They don’t wear identifying clothing. They don’t carry slide rules. (Well, OK, maybe you wear your Star Trek tee shirt.) And people will get suspicious if you spend all day every day…
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Lonely? Find Your Pips.
Face it. You weren’t popular. You still aren’t. You were too excited by Jane Austen. You were too curious about black holes and sea anemones. You were too emotional when you were teased. You were too incensed when teachers were unfair. You were too disappointed when the world let you down. You still are. But maybe…
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