>>Smiling<< Cousin T -
Yes, social skill seems to be the side-effect of most gifted people. We not only need to teach these children how to use their gifts with precision, but also use them in an unselfish way for the greater good. As for me, I struggle with socialism every day and seems to be an endless battle. Though it is uncomfortable, I force myself to learn it.
You have a point about leaders that I didn't see. I see it now and thank you Cousin T. I have always flustered the stresses of persuading a leader in my head. Cursing myself for not having the social skills to persuade. Cursing the leader for not accepting my proposals because it goes against what others believe. This is where you come in; If this/a leader was easily convinced, then spread that will over many, the world would be worse off. Bad people would use this leader for personal gain.
I am gifted, and cursed the same. It is difficult to explain. I feel my gift so intensly that it keeps me awake at night and gives me headaches. The intensity of my drive is so high that it feels like a constant adrenaline rush. If this is not released in some way, I become irritable/frustrated and not very easy to get along with. And if my release is interrupted, these feelings become worse. This makes learning social skills very difficult. I have never been acused of being mean, just emotionless(not true). I just experience and project it differently. I have found that if I focus all of my energy in one area, such as the gifted community, I can accomplish many great things. But not without the help and input/constructive critisizm(LOL) of others.
