The other night I was delighted to catch “The Wizard of Oz”, one of my all-time favourite movies, on tv. It is one of three films that I’ve watched more than ten times. There is so much richness it from its story-telling, to its Technicolour scenes, to its life metaphors, to a simple sense of wonder and delight in fantasy.
This time as I watched, I was transfixed on the moment when Dorothy and her friends meet the Wizard. They’ve travelled such a long way in hopes of receiving their dreams, full of faith and sincerity. As terrifying as the Wizard first appears, they are determined to say what it is they came for. The fact that they can even utter what they desire in the face of something so fearsome shows us their integrity and inner resolve.
As I watched this time, I wondered to myself, if there were a magical Wizard, what would I ask for? Did I know? Did I want it strongly enough that it could flow from my mouth without hesitation in a moment such as that? I could recall the times that the words did not flow, even though I thought I wanted something, I could not say it. And if I could not say it, how could it possibly come to be?? Other times, no answer came. I felt absolutely satisfied and fulfilled in life (even though my mind had its list of desires). But this time, two answers came clearly and solidly. Interesting. Things had shifted.
Being ready to state what you want is an important step in meeting dreams, even the ones we think are near impossible (the more we want them, the more impossible and scary they become). Opportunities appear all the time. Most of the time, we are asleep to them, not prepared, un-knowing (a big one), not expecting, not having faith, and therefore unable to say what it is we want. Occasionally, we do show up and have the courage to express them out loud. That is where the power lies. I have a habit of sharing my new ideas with anyone who is willing to listen. Trying to control myself in moments of enthusiasm is like trying to stop a train in motion. I know a part of this action, something that may appear self-indulgent to some, is my way of being accountable. If I’ve said it out loud, I better do it!! And sometimes…when I don’t get that ‘look’ (i.e. what is she so excited about this time??), I get support, enthusiasm, or at least a bit of wonder from the other person and usually, lots of curiousity.
So what would you ask the Wizard for?
Be ready. You really never know when someone may have the power to grant your very wish.
