Beyond the Indigo Children: The New Children and the Coming of the Fifth World (Paperback)

~ P. M. H. Atwater L.H.D. (Author)

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“P. M. H. Atwater’s pioneering work has paved the way for a new way of being and living. Now in Beyond the Indigo Children she beckons us to drop our fears and dogmas and grow into the conscious, spiritual beings that we are. Certainly consciousness has a plan, and she is the guide.”
(Winter Robinson, author of A Hidden Order )

“Drawing from her many decades of research and multitudinous sources, Atwater explains the New Children: who they are, why they are here, and how to recognize them. She further explains how human evolution is taking increasing quantum leaps with each wave of children, particularly with regard to their level of intelligence, which is far beyond what anyone might imagine. She provides practical and very helpful suggestions for recognizing, parenting, and enabling these New Children to adjust to and cope with their environment.”
(Roger Pile, Ph.D., parapsychologist and former director of The Center for Gnostic Education )

“A fascinating and instructive book that provides a wonderful, grounded ‘voice of reason’ among all the misinformation that’s being bandied around about today’s children.”
(Sandie Sedgbeer, Managing Editor, Children of the New Earth magazine )

“Takes the new children--those often termed ‘Indigos’--and places them in a context whose scope boggles the mind. Weaving together metaphysics, legends, new physics, sociology, child development, gifted education, near death experiences, and transformation, Beyond the Indigo Children explains why such children are making waves on the planet and why this is happening now.”
(Betty Maxwell, Associate Editor, Advanced Development journal )

"No matter where your interests lie, you will find this book most informative in clarifying historical timelines and the events leading up to this moment in history, at which we seem to be taking an evolutionary leap in our genetics."
(Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide, Jan-Feb 2006 )

"Beyond the Indigo Children should be required reading for every parent, teacher, therapist, healer, and doctor who works with children, in order to better understand the spirit of the architects who are rebuilding the way humans will exist on planet Earth, and better support the creation of the most positive future for us all. I give this book my highest recommendation."
(Cynthia Sue Larson, author of Aura Advantage, Karen Kimball & the Dream Weaver's Web, and the online newsletter Reality Shifters )

"Atwater weaves a finely crafted tale of the descent of the human soul from etheric realms of spirit into involvements and entanglements with matter. . . . Her work has provided me with additional wisdom identifying the importance of sharing the keys to the world with children. . . . Through her composition, Atwater has illuminated the fact that what I have witnessed for over twenty years as a Montessori Directress has been the most significant activity that I have ever pursued, i.e. the practice of observing children's remarkable growth and development - experienced on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis in an environment prepared for their exploration. I am again drawn to the assertion that I am watching evolution unfold right before my very eyes in the classroom."
(Carol A. Bye, Montessori educator for over 20 years )

"If you care about children and where we, as a species, are heading, then don't miss this book!"
(Children of the New Earth Magazine, March 2006 )

". . . a satisfying collection of ancient and modern thought on the wisdom of the ages and how it informs the present and explains our new children. . . . This is a book full of fascinating detail, but never loses sight of the responsibility required to bring our new children to their potential. . . . The inescapable conclusion reached is that there is nothing the matter with kids today!"
(Jennifer Hoskins, New Dawn, Mar-Apr 2006 )

"I highly recommend Beyond The Indigo Children to anyone interested in making sense of the times in which we live. It should be required reading for all educators and parents who are grappling with guiding and caring for this new breed. Nothing less than our future is at stake."
(Julie Gillentine )

"[Atwater] offers guidance in dealing with the special challenges associated with nurturing these children to their maturity and facilitating their transition into their responsibilities in leading the earth through the next evolutionary leap."
(Innerchange, April 2006 )

"Highly recommended, especially for parents, educators, and anyone who is wondering which way is up in today's world."
(Light of Consciousness, Spring/Summer 2006 )

"Beyond the Indigo Children will interest a wide variety of readers. I recommend it especially to parents of exceptional or problematic children and to those interested in humanity's evolutionary progress."
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David Paulsen, Ekaha Enchantments, New Age Retailer, June 2006

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"Atwater combines a reasoned approach with a soaring vision for our future."
(Ruth Parnell, Nexus, Nov-Dec 2006 )

Product Description

Connects the arrival of a new type of children with the fulfillment of the Fifth World of the Mayan Calendar and other great prophecies

• Provides detailed information about the world changes that will take place before and after December 21, 2012

• Explores the seven "root races" representing the genetic gene pool of the human family and the phenomenon of soaring intelligence

• Explains the grand sweep of human evolution and the worldwide ascension of energy now occurring, which will take humanity to the next level of development

According to prophecy, the fifth sun or fifth world of the Mayan calendar moves into a higher octave of vibration, or ascension, on December 21, 2012. This date represents a "gateway" of planetary development that will open humanity to new ways of living and new worlds of opportunity. Ancient traditions have foretold that our successful passage through this gateway depends on the "fifth root race"--new stock in the human gene pool--destined to help us through the exciting and massive changes ahead.

In Beyond the Indigo Children P. M. H. Atwater illuminates the characteristics of the fifth root race, the capstone being the extraordinary "new children," those brilliant and irreverent kids born since 1982. She explores the relationship of the new children to the prophecies in the Mayan calendar and other traditions, providing extensive background information about the seven root races (the sixth and seventh of which haven’t yet appeared) and the great shifting of consciousness already underway. She reveals the connection of the seven root races to the seven chakras, and how the fifth chakra--the chakra of willpower--will be opened for humankind as the new children grow to maturity. She also discusses the phenomenon of soaring intelligence and undeveloped potential and provides concrete guidance and tools for those who seek to understand and help the new children achieve their full potential.

Beyond the Indigo Children is the first major study of today's children, and their place in our rapidly changing world, that combines objective research with mystical revelation and prophecy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591430518
• ISBN-13: 978-1591430513
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #395,683 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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62 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Evolution of the Human Family, October 25, 2005

By	Carol A. Bye "reiki spirit" (Utah, Massachusetts, Maine, Nova Scotia, Washington, Ohio) - See all my reviews

The hypothesis of P.M.H. Atwater's new book suggests that the new children (those born since the early eighties and somehow "different" from the moment of their birth) are the living examples of an evolutionary shift occurring in the human species.
Atwater weaves a finely crafted tale of the descent of the human soul from etheric realms of spirit into involvements and entanglements with matter. She leads us through discussions of the root races and onward to a theorized purpose of the Mayan Calendar. "As creation unfolds," Atwater explains, "and as it shifts and re-shifts to accommodate finer frequencies of vibration brought on by the expansion of higher states of consciousness," the evolution of the human family is described.
Her work has provided me with additional wisdom identifying the importance of sharing the keys to the world with children. I have often felt that I learn as much from the children, if not more, than what I attempt to impart to them. I have never taken that privilege lightly. Through her composition, Atwater has illuminated the fact that what I have witnessed for over twenty years as a Montessori Directress has been the most significant activity that I have ever pursued, i.e. the practice of observing children's remarkable growth and development - experienced on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis in an environment prepared for their exploration. I am again drawn to the assertion that I am watching evolution unfold right before my very eyes in the classroom.
Atwater has organized a fascinating journey. Her attention to detail and careful documentation of numerous references launches the reader into veiled descriptions of sacred legacies that have been passed down through oral tradition. Storytelling: the myths, legends, prophecies, ancient wisdom teachings, collections of revelations gained from dreams, memories, channeling, spirit guidance and other worldly encounters all speak of an origin in the indistinct, primordial past. But, as she says, "far from being crude tales devised by primitives, certain ancient myths record a sophisticated cosmological science of exceeding brilliance."
Atwater pursued every source of information she could find about the purpose of human existence, about our place in the universe, and the reason for the soul. During her research into the phenomenon of Near Death Experiences, Atwater noticed how similar children born since 1982 were to the children who had experienced their own adventure with NDE and the ways in which they had changed after the occurrence. And, she has a story to tell us about certain postulations relative to creation and consciousness and the challenges we face and how all of this blends into her own experiences and observations.
She goes beyond labels, asserting that the human family is no accident upon this Earth and that there was a plan created by a Source above and beyond all things visible and invisible.
It is the children, the new children, who are here to help lead us through rapid changes. These are the children that P.M.H. Atwater helps us to recognize and welcome through her research. She offers it to us here, in her new work, entitled, Beyond The Indigo Children; The New Children and the Coming of The Fifth World,.

41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Architects of the New Earth, February 13, 2006

By	Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

While it used to be true that if someone had psychic abilities, they had one particular talent that stood out beyond all the rest, the new "indigo" children (and adults) are much more like Renaissance people, in that they typically have multiple enhanced senses and abilities. PMH Atwater's newest book, BEYOND THE INDIGO CHILDREN, provides the most complete, comprehensive, and clear-headed overview of the phenomenon of the wonderfully irreverent and intuitive "new children" born since 1982. Atwater clears the fog of confusion and hype surrounding indigo kids, crystal kids, super-psychic kids and AIDS kids as she presents visionary views of how these children are already making a positive difference, and what's about to come next.

BEYOND THE INDIGO CHILDREN contains fascinating stories from children of the new generations that demonstrate the depth and breadth of their talents, needs and motivations. While many of the new kids remember their births and previous lives, can see deceased relatives, and know what others are thinking, their true significance on Earth seems to be that they herald a transformation in every aspect of society. Parents and schools are beginning to wonder what to do with these new kids, who are so often dissatisfied with the status quo, and who make demands for increased honesty, accountability and meaningfulness everywhere they go. Atwater shares dozens of practical suggestions for how we may best address the needs of these new children in positive ways that help make their lives better at the same time as they begin to transform our world.

For those of us older "new children" who are now in our midlife years, BEYOND THE INDIGO CHILDREN is packed with useful ideas and tips for better utilizing our gifts and better caring for ourselves. We will need to be strong, since Atwater points out that there are many signs that indicate we are living in a time of shifting consciousness as we encounter environmental crises: "The time span of 2013 through 2029 concerns me most. This is when generational statisticians and a percentage of children who underwent near-death experiences say the greatest challenges will occur in our country and around the world, generating anything from 'stirring achievement to apocalyptic tragedy'." Ancient prophecies have foretold that our successful passage through the coming "gateway" of December 21, 2012 depends on the "fifth root race," or the new children.

BEYOND THE INDIGO CHILDREN should be required reading for every parent, teacher, therapist, healer, and doctor who works with children, in order to better understand the spirit of the architects who are rebuilding the way humans will exist on planet Earth, and better support the creation of the most positive future for us all. I give this book my highest recommendation.

65 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Bother! Totally Misses the Point!, March 1, 2006

By	Bradley O (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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I just had to post a review of this book after reading it. I am very disappointed with Ms. Atwater, who had the opportunity to write a very informative book, but instead wrote a very confusing and highly 'opinionated' story. First off, you can't tell what view she's coming from- scientific, new age, or biblical? It's like she wrote in a format to try to please all of the people, all of the time, and instead came up with a tangled mess of confusion. A big problem might be that she seems to have cut & pasted so many other people's views and research, that you can't tell what is from her, and what is from other people. It's weird because one minute she seems like one person, the next, she comes across as somebody else. VERY confusing.

Secondly, for someone who is writing a book to supposedly 'help people', her descriptions in chapter five about the different generations- are mainly all negative words and descriptions! She totally destroyed her credibility with me when she said of the 'Millenial' generation- "Many of the older ones are bisexual and practice oral sex". Someone should tell this "professional" that these things have been around since the dawn of time... and I find it incredibly judgmental of her to state this in regards to any generation. She comes off, to me, as a total "know-it-all" who lacks a true understanding of the topics that she writes about. She quotes enough sources as "fact", which most can't be substantiated... yet she's quick to try to debunk other people's views because they can't be substantiated. Or is it because SHE doesn't believe them, so thus, they're wrong?

Third, she totally misses the boat when she talks about ancient civilizations- as she didn't write about one important thing. There is a cave picture by the Hopi people, the picture prophecy says there are two parallel paths for humanity to walk as we make our choices. One is a path of darkness, while the other is a path of Light. We can move freely back and forth between each one for a long time (many lives) because the Great Spirit wants us to explore and experience different ways of life. But, a moment in history will arrive when we must make a final choice between the two. That moment has arrived. Those who choose the path of darkness are shown in the pictograph as people whose heads hover above their bodies, while walking a path that turns into a broken zigzag and leads to nowhere. These people will experience the great purification (shift) as a time of confusion and chaos that leads to destruction. Those who have chosen a way of Light have a clear, strong path ahead of them, as they live to advanced ages. This appears to be very different from what she describes for our "future".

Fourth, she mentions the Chakra energy system in her book, but she obviously hasn't researched the subject- because her information was very basic at best and only partly correct.

I'm also confused as to how she can claim to know what is going to happen in the future, when she doesn't even have a clue as to what the "next" root-race is even called. She is basing her information off of the believe that the earth will begin the original cycle over again... kind of like a 'never-ending story'. Which makes you wonder, when does the ride stop? In her theory, it never does... but even science is aware that at some point the sun will go super-nova. So maybe it's possible that what the Mayans and Hopi were telling us, is that a 'new world' will begin- and NOT become a continuous cycle like she would have us believe.

I also had a big problem with her using 'specific' dates as far as when Indigos started to appear. There is many different opinions, but the most common is that they started to arrive on earth around the early 70's. I was born in 1970, and am definitely an Indigo- and it has nothing to do with my aura color. A much better book on the Indigo children is "The Indigo Children"... as it offers much better insight into who the Indigo children really are; and Lee Carroll clearly states that most early Indigos were missed because people during the 70's didn't notice them. So once again, Ms. Atwater here, truly doesn't have a clue... and just presents her opinions as 'fact'. She rips on "The Indigo Children" claiming it wasn't based on information that could be substantiated- but it was pretty obvious to me that she never actually read the book from the way she described it. Plus, like I said earlier, can anything in her book be substantiated? No. Other than the quotes here and there and all the other people's information and research that she used.

Another part that bothered me is when she talked about the next generation coming in will have 'lots of fear'. Now I don't know where she got her information from, but this is not the case. One of the major problems with society today, is the constant state of 'fear' that most people seem to live in. Most of the fear comes from organized religion, instilling in people that you must fear pretty much everything. However, the reason the Indigos are here, along with the Lightworkers, is to help show people that fear is not the way, to help people overcome their fears and follow a new path of spiritual love.

So Ms. Atwater is completely wrong on several accounts- in my opinion. She bases her beliefs on speculation and pseudo-science-metaphysical-biblical information generated by other people. The one thing that I highlighted in her book, but she seems to fail to put any weight behind is this statement by Edgar Cayce "ONLY those who accept same [the influence of the vibratory influences] will even become aware of what's going on about them!"
Makes it sound more like the Hopi's "picture" of what is coming, and not Ms. Atwater's 'long-range forecast'. As we all know how well weather forecasters do with their predictions!

Unfortunately, I can't even recommend this book for really anything that it contained. At least other books that I reviewed, I got at least a little something from. The only thing I got from this book, was the quote from Edgar Cayce!

If Ms. Atwater spent as much time speaking to people with true psychic gifts who have more advanced knowledge, and less time promoting her other books, she might actually learn something. I lost count of how many times she managed to stick in plugs for her other books, within this one; everything seemed to tie back into her "near-death experiences" books. Maybe she should stick to writing those books, because that might just be the one thing she actually knows something about.