For those of us with overwhelming intrinsic perfectionism, or for those who are raising a gifted child who exhibits destructive perfectionism, Living Wabi Sabi: The True Beauty of Your Life is a must read. Taro Gold shares the wisdom passed down to him during a visit with his Japanese grandmother.
“The simple wisdom of living Wabi Sabi shows us that our hearts already hold everything we need to be happy. It celebrates the perfectly imperfect uniqueness of you and me and everything, revealing the joy, creativity, and empowerment of imperfection through an ancient way of looking at life: the way of Wabi Sabi.” These words, written on the back cover of the book, illustrate the power of this book for parents of a gifted child. While perfectionism is an innate aspect of many gifted people, learning to live Wabi Sabi allows us to celebrate our uniqueness and appreciate our imperfections.
Hi,
I read across your blog.
I have a question,
do you know any good literary fictions written for the Gifted Adults?…fictions in which Gifted Adults are protagonist,they are coming in terms with their own problems…( excitability, intensity, introversion…).
I am 34 year old and I do face certain difficulties…hence this mail.
Neeraj
Comment by Neeraj — August 9, 2010 @ 9:26 pm |
Most of the books I read are non-fiction related to gifted, but here is a list of movies with a main character who might be gifted. I suggest that you contact Paula Prober, a licensed counselor of gifted people who might have a list of books that might interest you: http://www.psychevolution.com/
Little Man Tate Spellbound Billy Elliot
Amazing Grace & Chuck Vitus Matilda
The Iron Giant Black Fly Away Home
Empire of the Sun An Innocent Love Infinity
Shine Ever After Searching for Bobby Fisher
Beauty & the Beast A Bug’s Life Harriet the Spy
Bridge to Terabithia Cold Comfort Farm Skyhigh
The Incredibles Charlotte’s Web Holes
Good Will Hunting Contact My Girl
Mozart and the Whale Annie O The Sand Lot
October Sky The Mighty Real Genius
Akeelah and the Bee The Power of One Autumn’s Rush
Young Einstein Wide Awake Rushmore
Selma, Lord Selma Dead Poet’s Society Frankie and Hazel
War Games Contact The Ernest Green Story
An American Tail Mulan Robots
Say Anything The Competition A Beautiful Mind
Comment by paulawilkes — August 9, 2010 @ 9:54 pm |