Tincture of Genius.
		The following is a blog entry from site member, Plain-Language. A link to their blog can be found at the bottom of Page 2. There really has never been a true genius without the quality of insanity. This hint of obscure thinking is what makes them such individuals and abstract thinkers. Their so-called 'insanity' puts notions into their mature, fully developed brains, and they have the capability to think "outside the box" at their leisure. These geniuses don't feel the frivolous need for love and compassion most of the time, and often go through life completely alone. They challenge everything, and this builds a level of intelligence that comes only with constant questioning. As the saying goes, "One who ask questions is a fool for five minutes, but one who asks none is a fool forever." So I ask: Is intellect pre-determined for us at birth, or do we have the ability to change our fate? And what defines a genius? Only those who excell in respectable occupations, or the eccentric and visionary artist that lives next door as well? Each of us probably have different opinions, but I think the autistic people of the world deserve recognition. Their brains are complex, and function in ways that make everyday tasks difficult. Some of the world's foremost inventors and thinkers never finished school; some couldn't even tie their shoes. Now and then, God blesses us with a truly gifted individual, someone that doesn't go unnoticed for long. People with autistic tendancies are often valuable to society, with the ability to focus without being distracted by the world around them. They usually care less about parties, relationships, or money. Universities locate and recruit autistic students with special needs, training them for thought-intensive professions. Tincture- An imparted color; a tint; a quality that colors, pervades, or distinguishes. This color distinction, to me, is comparable to the thoughts of a genius...something different or tainted, and unique to anyone else. I consider myself lucky to be of normal intelligence and not a failing student who feels alone and out of place. How can anyone go through life being told they aren't as smart as their friends? Why would someone who's failed a subject or grade attempt arguing a point with a teacher or other authority figure if they're labelled as having inferior intelligence? Are these people too stupid to realize they are indeed stupid? It's a possibility, and something I've always wondered. How can someone in your class disagree or get mad at you for telling them they're wrong if you have a higher average grade in that course? It doesn't make any sense to me.
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