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Sharyl Jackson is Section Editor for CHILDREN OF THE NEW EARTH. A former public school teacher, turned tax accountant, Sharyl is mother to many grown children, and host of a weekly meditation group in Seattle, Washington. Sharyl has dedicated her life to humanity, especially children, to the earth and to bringing forth the Love and Words of God. Sharyl and Claudia Smith are in the process of creating their website TheOneNewEarth (TONE) and have an on-line e-group dedicated to earthwork, assisting those in transition, welcoming new children, sharing information in a timely fashion, healing and balancing, personal empowerment, and doing their part in the creation of the Communities of Light. Their goal is to live, anchor and spread Unity consciousness wherein all are honored as the pieces of God that they are. Sharyl is available for private spiritual counseling sessions regarding parenting, personal empowerment or just about anything you wish to discuss. She is adept at creating and holding a safe space for you to find your personal truth while offering intuitive, sometimes channeled, always loving, guidance and insight. Feel free to contact Sharyl at sclaus11@hotmail.com.

 

Dear Sharyl,

I am an elementary school teacher for 12 years now, and it gets much more difficult with every year. I am searching for communication with other teachers who have ideas on how to get these indigo kids to cooperate so that my day is not filled with conflict and redirection at every turn! I have read the book by Lee Carol Indigo Children but it doesn't give hands-on ideas!

Thanks
Chris Terrell

Greetings and my blessings to you for your work and your willingness to find ways to make things work for all. Our new message board for Children of the Earth is open now, so please feel free to post and get a group started that can e-mail shared ideas to each other.

I am an old public school teacher who has now participated in the stewarding of some 15-20 children. As a starting point, I suggest involving the class in the planning and decision making, telling them that you, with their help, would like to find activities that work for everyone.

One of the things about many of these kids is the compassion that is inherentif they think that they are being listened to, respected and involved in the decision making and planning. Tell them of your concern and frustration. I sense a fear in you of giving up your power as the "teacher". Examine what that means to you and open from within yourself.

Just as an aside, we are going through a time when conflict resolution is paramount in many ways and on many levels. Another important area is helping children understand that their actions do in fact have consequences, or results. The work that you do in this area will serve you and humanity well in the future. Thanks for doing it for all of us.

I will say to you that change will happen...no longer is it a choice. So we can find ways to change gracefully or fight the tide and end up battered, bruised, frustrated and tired. How do I know? Because I am still licking some of my wounds!

Thanks for writing and expressing yourself to us. Let's all work together for solutions for the highest good of all and please share any insights that you may have.

Love and blessings to you,
Sharyl

What a beautiful letter and all to me... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I sure sound disgruntled, don't I? I will examine all you shared. The fear issue of surrender to the role of "teacher" hits deep. I am a Montessori facilitator-teacher, but in the everyday trenches world, it takes a keen mind of awareness to take ourselves out of the center when we find ourselves there! I have students with outrageous issues and more than others teachers I work with. I know it is divinely guided, with God all things are possible, but I am tired. I know one thing about these Indigo kids; they definitely walk to a different drum!

In the past, children soaked up the facilitator role I assumed. They Hummed along, appreciating the environment and me. These days, the children expect the right environment and show little appreciation for the tender care it takes to prepare an environment that they are worthy of. I thought I was a systems buster, but they are more than that. And I know something else; these children can do more at 9 years old than I am able to do at 50! I think I don't know what else to create for them. Your advice to share in the day's events and let them talk about their desires will be something I will do. Little mini- forums we can have. I will keep you posted.

Thank you too, for acknowledgment in this work. It is the work of selflessness for the good of all and at times it gets to be a thankless job. So THANKS for your blessings.

I saw your picture on the web while browsing old newsletters on the net. Your smile glows. Love and Light,

Chris Terrell

Dear Chris:

Thank you so much for your kind words. My heart goes right out to where you are with these kids. It is a fine line you walk of vulnerability and strength. Gratitude in big doses is probably not what you will get, but you can get respect and cooperation, even eagerness, when they feel they are part of the creation. It is okay to show vulnerability... tell them how you feel and how hard this is for you. In the past showing "weakness" of that sort meant you lost control of the classroom. This is a new paradigm that these very kids came to try to create. They are not quite sure how to do it either, but you have chosen yourself as a facilitator, so you are up for the job. Tell them you know there has to be a new way; that it is a little scary and you want their help. Tell them you still make the final decisions and there are still some non-negotiable items. However, you are open to negotiation, compromise, new ideas and Chris, never lie to them. They will know in a heartbeat, even when you are lying to yourself, so this I see is your challenge...no more victim consciousness and be as much in your truth as you can be in every moment. That will take a bit of vigilance on your part, but they will remind you when you are not standing in your truth.

I know you are tired, but you are so close to breakthroughs. Honestly, there is no more tired bunch on this planet that us 50 year old lightworkers. These kids are supposed to be our replacements! They are very capable, but many have very little earth experience, so they need guidance and stewardship as well as appropriate boundaries.

I do appreciate your willingness, as does the universe! You are perfect for the job. Now, stop holding on so tight. you are gripping. Let go of a little of that control, allow just a bit of chaos in your world. How do I know this? Because we are so much alike, you and I.

My love and my blessings to you and your work. This transition work is the toughest, I believe. You must keep one foot in the old for the school system and one foot in the new for the new paradigms. You must be perfect for the job or you would not be doing it.

Sharyl

Dear Chris,

what an inspiration you are to all of us! Please continue to share with us some of the ideas you have, the things that work for you, your triumphs, because you will have them. If any parents ask you what to do about the hyperactivity, tell them you have heard blue-green algae helps a lot of kids and there are some books on diet for ADD and ADHD at safegoodspub.com. I know that you walk a fine line and cannot give medical advice, but if it is appropriate, there is a way to do it.

So, thank you for finding us, contacting us and sharing with us. If you are not too exhausted, give us an update once in a while, please. I really mean it... everyone benefits from our dialogue.

Sharyl

Hello again!

Thank you again for such deep and meaningful advice. I will do my best. Yes, we who are 50 are tired. Whew! The music teacher - whom I trust, just gave her assessment of my class today, and she told me I have more hyperactive kids in class than all the Kindergarten and first grade classes put together! Am I in the right place or what! But oh, what a challenge. They are soooooo loud and active all day my body vibrates (throbs) from the sounds. And I don't mean in a positive way! I actually shouted today, for them to be able to hear me. And the parents are difficult in this way: they want their child to receive what it seems they can't give... they write short, curse notes about what their child is not getting from me. For instance, "Brittany says you looked right at her this morning when you picked up the class, and you just left her out there. She sat all alone and nobody even looked back!" Wow. I don't even need to explain that one... Naturally, I called and apologized and told her I would make sure she knew just what to do so the next time she wouldn't be left!

Well, it's late and I won't keep you. I hope you are interested in a day in the life of this First grade teacher. It's nice to talk to you. I will remember to stay in the truth. And each day might look different than the administrators would like to see. for instance, today I brought a tarantula to school and told them they could draw it on a big manila paper. The other group could be using water colors at the big round table and paint coffee filter green colors with leaf colors, and we would be using them in a surprising way later on... Several kids shouted, "You are the Best teacher I've ever had!" And they only 6 and 7 yrs old! Isn't that funny? Kids love to draw and paint, and they love science. We had the best of both worlds.

Love and light, and I love what you say at the end of your letters!

Chris

Dear Chris,

I have been thinking a bit about all of this Indigo stuff with school starting and all.

One of the things I have not stressed enough is the necessity for us to set personal and classroom boundaries with the children. They cannot be allowed to create havoc, be disrespectful. One of the keys I am feeling, not just for you, but for all teachers, is that we must all come from a place of integrity. By that I mean that we cannot bullshit these kids or they will not trust us. If we have an issue, if we pretend we don't, and we are not willing to face it, they will know. They will not respect us, so what is being called for here is personal integrity. We also must hold them to their agreements and their personal integrity. I don't mean to make this sound easy, because this is a lifelong undertaking for most people, but as you and I both know, we don't have lifetimes to do it. So, you are taking the crash course!

Now, I hope I can explain this part. It is a good idea to negotiate... no, more to make agreements with the class and the individuals. Some parents and teachers resort to bribery and that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about making agreements for the highest good of ALL, agreements where each state what they need and what they are willing to give. I actually think this is a key for mutual understanding, for harmony and for growth. I am just really beginning to think about this, so let me know what you think about it as well as the results of any agreements you work out with the class or with individuals.

Again, dear Heart, thanks for doing this.

Sharyl

Dear Sharyl,

I'm still a little unsure on the whole "indigo child" label. This is all very new to me--I grew up in a conservative household, and no one ever understood why I had to be so difficult and refuse to fit in with everyone else. It is nice to know that it wasn't just me. :)

I'm a little confused about the title of "Avatar children." What spirits or deities are these children the avatars of? I don't mind the idea of Cernunnos having a hand in my son's conception (he is the result of a Beltaine ritual, after all), but I hope he's not born with stag antlers--OUCH!

I don't mind you using my letter, if you really think it's worth putting out there, but since I live in a section of the Bible belt (i.e. north Georgia) it's probably best if you don't use my real name, although you're welcome to use my casting name of Riverwolf. I have a friend who was murdered in 92 because she was a witch, so I tend to be a little cautious.

I'm looking forward to seeing the new developments on your site. :)

Blessed be,
Marna

Sharyl Jackson wrote:

Wow! No, you are not a crackpot. I wondered when I would start hearing about these kids who I knew had to be around here and there. We have often been told, "Just wait until you see the children of the Indigos!" Some are calling them the Avatar children, others are calling them the Peacemakers, still others "the children of the crystal (Christed) vibration."

What I can tell you is that your daughter is the next evolutionary step for all of us and that she is blessed to have you as a mother!..We are re-opening the children's section very soon and we will see some more of this info start to come forward. I must say that Spirit is not forthcoming with much info these days, at least for me. so I think that the information is now to come from those who are having the experiences. So may we publish your letter? If so, may we use your name?

What I am feeling is that the baby you are now carrying is definitely a peacemaker. This baby is "familiarizing" himself/herself with a bit of the violence here on earth. Some of these souls simply could not see it, face it, understand it, let alone live in it. Many have never been here before and the energy here is not easy, even for us old ones. I feel that if you are not already doing so, begin to dialogue with this One you are carrying. See what comes forth and trust what he tells you.

We have a planning board for the new kids section that we are working on right now. I am going to post your letter there and have some of my assistants respond to you as well. However, I will not make it public until you give me permission. This is info that needs to be shared because there are some more of these precious ones already here and many more to come and we must prepare the place for them. Thanks so much for writing to us.

Much love and blessings to you all,
Sharyl

Hi Sharyl,

Blessings. I am writing today not sure why but spirit has guided me here. My daughter Desiree is 15, an indigo child. I feel I am learning so much from her these days as I learn more and more to release my expectations and to honor her own individuality.

Desiree has been a ward of Social Services since last December when she fell into trouble. Due to some health and financial issues, I was unable to have her move into my home. She was living with her aunt at the time. A decision that she had made.

Last week, Desiree called me and said, don't get mad, but I think I am pregnant. I want a boy, was telling me the names. As a mother, I was reeling at first, but I chose to step back and support her in her decision. A decision I felt was made between her and God. I told her that I was having a hard time with this; however, my issue and I fully support any choice she makes. I love her dearly, and would love the child just as much. We found out Friday that she was not pregnant. This was disappointing to her. I can understand her disappoint because I felt what she was seeking was to receive love. This was a big message coming in for me to hear. I am limited in my contact with her because her social worker is very intimidated by my spiritual beliefs and limits our contact and conversations to exclude spirituality, tarot, astrology, angels, etc. He went as far as to challenge me to go to the court to allow her to have Doreen Virtue's Angel Cards, stating we don't know whom she is praying to. This has been another lesson, mainly, in forgiveness.

I am trying to encourage her. When I went to court, the court extended my reunification process for 6 more months, which I was grateful for the additional time I have to be there and be supportive of her. I am not sure what else I can do, or if this is really even my issue. I do feel this is her opportunity to know the divine self with her. But it's not about my beliefs, it's about supporting hers.

I guess I am asking if you have any information or resources that can help me to keep the focus on unconditional love. I have been reading your articles re: the indigo children and especially found Doreen Virtue's very enlightening.

Thank you for your time. I appreciate any direction you can point me on. May you walk in love and light always,

Shelli Buhr

Dear Shelli:

My heart filled as I read your story, for you and for your daughter. I am going to write some things now, but I will also speak to some of my Indigos to see what they have to say, so I may write more at another time.

Now, you may be surprised by my response, but I remember one of my daughters saying something about this once. I believe it was in response to my inviting her to my weekly meditation group. Anyway, what I am hearing is that it is okay for you to set aside the "spiritual tools" and the necessity to talk to your daughter about spirituality per se. As my daughter Maria said, "You know, Mom, we really do know all the spirituality stuff, we came here to have experiences in the physical, to live life, not to practice seeing auras, etc." The most important thing right now is that your daughter know she is loved and supported, that the time she spends with you is as easy and pleasant as can be. If she wants to talk about heavy things, okay, but if she doesn't and just wants to walk by the river or go to the mall, or better yet, go to a nice lunch. I know it sounds corny, but my daughters love nothing more that lunch out, and then a girlie shopping spree. We usually don't even spend much money, but they may get some new underwear or body lotion or whatever. Do you get my drift? No preaching, Mom, move into the allowing and let the relationship flower.

Yes, I think it is your issue in that it is your opportunity to practice your beliefs...as they say "to walk your talk". And yes, it is about supporting hers, rather than pushing yours.

Blessings to you, Mom. We have now re-opened the Children's message board. Please feel free to post... what you are experiencing is so very common. Time to talk about these things a bit.

Love and blessings,

Sharyl

Sharyl,

Thank you so much for your letter. I find tears welling up within because I "know" your words to be where my guidance and intention has lead me. As far as posting my letter, please feel free to list it. Maybe it can help someone else.

More than anything this has taught me to love Desiree unconditionally, meaning do not place my expectations on her. Although I have tried to do this, spirit has said there is more work here. So in saying that, perhaps the whole preganancy situation came in for me, just as much for her.

She has struggled with being in group homes. She wants to be home. I am grateful that it is not me she is running from. I created a "treasure map" and in the family section, placed the word "listening" My prayer is that I fully understand what it means to listen to Desiree. When she does ask questions now, I answer based on my experience but with the disclaimer that she is seeking her own experiences. Even while she was AWOL, I told her that I felt she was learning very valuable life lessons. I myself learned, it wasn't about me.

My blessing came the other night. When I called, she was busy in a group activity and said, please don't get upset, but can I call you tomorrow? I told her I was happy to hear she is participating, and in the future, don't worry about me, I only want you to be happy. Sometimes that doesn't always include mom's. It was a nice step. I do miss our visits and our time together. You are blessed with the opportunity of "corny activities" I would love to play Barbies with her. Instead I send my spirit there to play with her.

Thank you very much for responding. Your words truly have been a blessing to read.

May you walk in love and light always.

Shelli

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