"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.