Image is Orion from my upcoming fantasy novel series, The Elyndris Chronicles
Giftedness is defined by r/Gifted, a community on reddit, as "a neurodivergence that consists mainly of high mental capacity, which can then be expressed in many complex ways."
The r/Gifted FAQ also notes that gifted people can experience asynchronous development, in their childhood because they develop their intellectual skills sooner than their social-emotional skills. They note that because of this, gifted people easily feel estranged from people around them.
Originally, I suggested the morality-centric solution of Be Audacious, Gifted, and Bold. While that may work out for some people, I noted the solution was not meant to be absolutist and apply to everyone. I also would like to note here that these solutions are not even exclusive to gifted people and can potentially work for everyone.
When one looks at the world, there are some who have taken the alternative solution of being proud and selfish. The philosophy of Ayn Rand’s objectivism or Nietschze’s nihilism are some examples of this though I imagine, not all.
These philosophies are often misunderstood, but so is giftedness, and some have said that upon a closer inspection, it has granted some people a sense of self worth, self-esteem that is good for a person’s well being.
It can help them reach a state of life in which they reach success, wealth, and happiness by helping themselves. Oftentimes, having lived a happier life, they may feel inclined to help others, or, they may not, and that’s perfectly fine as well.
Any drop of happiness is a drop of hope in the ocean of chaos that is our world.
What do you think? Do you agree, disagree, have a personal story related to this, or have further thoughts to contribute?