100 Words of Wisdom: Rose Blackett

A portrait of giftedness as a quirky, intense presence who embraces individuality yet feels vulnerable. Gifted individuals stand out rather than blend, maintain close ties with talent and ability, and use humour to connect—while sometimes fearing an impostor hidden beneath their unusual exterior.

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Giftedness is quirky; she wears her unique feather cloak with abandon. She cares little for how others judge her as she dances her own sequence through a colourful life. Giftedness has learned to accept her intensity but often still feels vulnerable. When she enters a room, others notice her peculiar movements; she cannot be the chameleon and just blend. She is close friends with Talent and Ability, although they sometimes find her too sensitive. She uses humour with skill and although popular, wonders if the impostor she hides beneath her unusual exterior will one day be revealed to the world …

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