Dorothy's Mystical Adventures in Oz Part 35

But I will be waiting with great antic.i.p.ation for your return, Dorothy.

And I'll practice my magic every day."

"And I'll keep my ax razor-sharp," said the Tin Woodman. "And I'll find ways to use my heart. I'll help people whenever I can."

"And I'll read a lot of different books," said the Scarecrow, "to keep my brain nice and sharp."

"I'll find ways to test my courage," said the Lion, "so I'll be brave enough to tackle any situation we may encounter."

Everyone crowded around Dorothy to bid her goodbye. There were tears and laughter as they all hugged and kissed her.

The Scarecrow then took Dorothy by the hand. "Come," he said. "I have been asked to bring you to see someone prior to your return to Kansas.

This someone is a very special person. After your discussion, he will escort you home."

Dorothy turned to wave a final goodbye to the others. There were tears in her eyes.

"We'll all see you in our dreams," said the Tin Woodman, "so be sure to think about us before you go to sleep at night."

"Oh, I'll always be thinking about you," said Dorothy. "But especially I'll be thinking about you when I'm falling asleep."

"Good," said the Lion. "And don't be too surprised if you hear a couple of lions roar just as you fall asleep. "

"Oh my goodness, that might wake up Aunt Em," smiled Dorothy.

"Won't that be a surprise for her?" said the lady Lion, mischievously.

Everyone laughed.

Princess Ozetta blew her a kiss. "Call on me, now, if you ever have a problem."

"I will," said Dorothy, her voice beginning to break. "I will. Oh, I will. Thank you again, all of you.... I'll see you soon."

"Now you take good care of yourself!" said the Gayelette. Dorothy nodded, afraid to speak lest she break down.

Chapter Twenty-five:

A Mystical Encounter

"Where does this mysterious stranger live?" Dorothy asked the straw man, as they entered the house.

"Well, he doesn't exactly live in Oz," replied the Scarecrow. "As a matter of fact, he resides in a different dimension altogether."

"How can I meet him, then?" asked Dorothy.

"Well, since he is on a different dimension than us, he has to change his vibration to enter our dimension. You see, his dimension operates on a higher frequency than ours. We will have to become very quiet and still so that we can tune into his vibration. Then he will become visible to us. He will be lowering his vibration slightly while we are raising ours. We will do this in my meditation room, where we will not be disturbed."

He took Dorothy's hand as they went upstairs to his quarters. They entered his study. Before closing the door, he turned over a card which has hanging on the doork.n.o.b. It read, DO NOT DISTURB -- IN MEDITATION.

The meditation room itself was not large. Purple drapes covered the walls. The window opened to a little balcony overlooking the garden.

"I enjoy sitting here in meditation," said the Scarecrow. "It is wonderful to feel the early morning sun on my face and to smell the scent of the garden while the birds sing their morning song.

"I read something once that I've never forgotten. It's very meaningful to me. It goes like this:

The Secret

I met G.o.d in the morning, When my day was at its best.

And His presence came like sunrise Like a glory in my breast.

All day long His presence lingered All day long He stayed with me.

And we sailed in perfect calmness O'er a very troubled sea.

So I think I know the secret Learned from many a troubled way: You must seek Him in the morning If you want Him through the day.

"This was written by a man named Ralph Cushman."

"That is just beautiful," said Dorothy.

"Yes," replied the Scarecrow, "and so true. Well, would you like to begin?"

"Oh, yes," said Dorothy. "I can't wait to meet your mysterious friend."

The Scarecrow smiled knowingly as he placed three chairs in the middle of the room. "Please be seated, Dorothy," he motioned, as he sat down himself, "You should sit upright with your back straight; feet flat on the floor with your knees together. Rest your hands on your knees with your palms up. Now, close your eyes and relax completely.

"With your eyes closed look straight ahead but concentrate your mind in the center of your forehead.

"Just relax. Don't worry about trying to control your thoughts. They will gradually subside.

"You may become aware of a light. perhaps several colors.

The Scarecrow fell silent for a while.

"Are you aware of the light?" he asked.

"Yes," said Dorothy. "Now it's changing. Oh, how beautiful. I see all the colors of the rainbow. Mmm, I feel so relaxed and peaceful."

"Now," said the Scarecrow, "open your mind to the greater power; feel within you the urge to know the Highest! Seek to understand all humanity without condemnation.

"One by one, the teachers from the highest realms are arriving to a.s.sist us in our quest for higher knowledge and understanding.

"The one we discussed has joined us. You may open your eyes now, Dorothy. He is fully manifested and sits with us."

As Dorothy opened her eyes, she could feel a tremendously strong vibration emanating from what had been the empty chair. Sitting in the chair was a man. There appeared to be a glow around him which gradually subsided, although little flecks of light appeared from time to time around him. He was dressed in a long robe of the purest white. His beautiful golden hair, which was shoulder-length, had a very slight reddish tint to it. Around his neck he wore a medallion with three pyramids on it, and an inscription in strange hieroglyphics.