But dd has a deep understanding of herself, other people and existential issues, the extent of which I sense I don't yet fully understand as she's not yet able to process or articulate it herself. The only way I can think to describe it for now is as a 'knowing'. All of which probably sounds completely ridiculous and new age-y, which I am not, but I don't know how else to describe it. I would say that this is where she demonstrates her PGness in a way that I haven't seen in the few much more obviously 'PG' kids I have met.
Thank you for articulating this so well. THIS is where my DD is so phenomenally unlike anyone else I have ever met. She is amazingly empathetic and has been since before she could talk. She has an innate understanding of human nature that humbles me on a daily basis. She can zero in on underlying reasons for inexcusable behaviour and bring the person to talk about what is really bothering them. I often find myself unable to describe her with words. She has the most beautiful, knowing soul and people are drawn to her. She can talk about her feelings in ways that most adults cannot. If this could be considered a level of giftedness, then she is PG+. Funny how we are most likely to think of GT on only an academic level. Thanks for pointing out this aspect.
