did.”
“What do you mean?”
“She sounds like those who follow a path of the higher good in all they do and think, guided by spiritual forces. They become closer to the source of all things. They have great power, Sam.” Paulo held his hand to his chest. His head bent in reverence to the words he spoke. “There are many legends about these people. Thousands of centuries ago, our ancestors knew them as the Guardians. It was said the people in power began to see the Guardians as a threat to the stability of their economy and the government. Those in power planned to destroy the entire Guardian community. Guided by their wisdom and their connection with higher dimensions, the Guardians fled, leaving no trace of their escape or destination.”
“Why were they feared? Did they try to take power?”
“No, Sam. The Guardians had been respected and honored for their gifts of healing, for their wisdom, and for their reverence of all life. Those in power saw the Guardians as a hindrance to acquiring total obedience from the masses. Political leaders wanted to be the gods, to be the ultimate power.”
Paulo’s story was the most outrageous fantasy Sam had ever heard. “You’re not saying these Guardians truly exist?”
“You’ll have to decide that for yourself, Sam.”
“Okay, suppose your story is true. Have you personally ever met a Guardian?”
Paulo winked. “I’ve met one or two. If one becomes your friend, it will change your life. I promise you. Chances are you’ve walked right by one and never knew it. They live in total secrecy. They must. If governments knew of their whereabouts, well, who knows what would happen?”
Sam shook his head. He didn’t know if his friend was delusional or if his story was based on fact. If it were fact, it would explain a lot about Sidney. But it was just too incredible to accept.
“Who else knows about these Guardians?” he asked.
“The Guardians have revealed themselves to only a trusted few who are returning to their Guardian path. You see, we were all Guardians once.”
“Now you’ve really tipped the boat over, Paulo. How can I believe that?”
“The truth lies within you, Sam. You’re right to question what I’ve said. It shows your intelligence. What you need to do is to search for the truth within yourself. You’ll find it right here.” Paulo placed his hand over Sam’s heart. “You may even discover your Guardian heritage is closer than you realize.”
Sam felt a vibration travel from Paulo’s hand into this chest. It took him by surprise. Paulo lowered his hand and reached for his cane. As he stood, he fumbled in his pants pocket and pulled out what appeared to be similar to a quartz crystal. It easily fit in Paulo’s hand and was shaped like a main sail with hundreds of facets. As it caught the rays of the sun, it flashed shards of light back with such brilliance that Sam had to shield his eyes. Paulo thrust the crystal into Sam’s hand.
“A gift for you, my friend.”
Sam studied the gift. The crystal formations were rough but clear. In the center was a small, bright blue and green iridescent crystal — a crystal within a crystal.
“Paulo, this is too much.”
“No, it’s yours. The crystal has found its way to you. Forgot it was in my pocket until now. I’d been wondering what to do with it. Got a few of my own. Now I know why it was in my pocket. It belongs to you. Crystals do that, you know.”
Before Sam could respond, Paulo thanked him for a wonderful evening and said goodbye. He reached for his cane and slowly headed to the café’s exit. Sam gathered his belongings and tucked the crystal into his coat pocket. When he looked again to wave to Paulo and say goodbye, the old man had disappeared.
Sam took a deep breath. He felt disoriented and wondered if his time with Paolo had been a dream. Shops were beginning to close. The setting sun cast long shadows across the streets. The time was nearly 2000 hours. He was
“What do you mean?”
“She sounds like those who follow a path of the higher good in all they do and think, guided by spiritual forces. They become closer to the source of all things. They have great power, Sam.” Paulo held his hand to his chest. His head bent in reverence to the words he spoke. “There are many legends about these people. Thousands of centuries ago, our ancestors knew them as the Guardians. It was said the people in power began to see the Guardians as a threat to the stability of their economy and the government. Those in power planned to destroy the entire Guardian community. Guided by their wisdom and their connection with higher dimensions, the Guardians fled, leaving no trace of their escape or destination.”
“Why were they feared? Did they try to take power?”
“No, Sam. The Guardians had been respected and honored for their gifts of healing, for their wisdom, and for their reverence of all life. Those in power saw the Guardians as a hindrance to acquiring total obedience from the masses. Political leaders wanted to be the gods, to be the ultimate power.”
Paulo’s story was the most outrageous fantasy Sam had ever heard. “You’re not saying these Guardians truly exist?”
“You’ll have to decide that for yourself, Sam.”
“Okay, suppose your story is true. Have you personally ever met a Guardian?”
Paulo winked. “I’ve met one or two. If one becomes your friend, it will change your life. I promise you. Chances are you’ve walked right by one and never knew it. They live in total secrecy. They must. If governments knew of their whereabouts, well, who knows what would happen?”
Sam shook his head. He didn’t know if his friend was delusional or if his story was based on fact. If it were fact, it would explain a lot about Sidney. But it was just too incredible to accept.
“Who else knows about these Guardians?” he asked.
“The Guardians have revealed themselves to only a trusted few who are returning to their Guardian path. You see, we were all Guardians once.”
“Now you’ve really tipped the boat over, Paulo. How can I believe that?”
“The truth lies within you, Sam. You’re right to question what I’ve said. It shows your intelligence. What you need to do is to search for the truth within yourself. You’ll find it right here.” Paulo placed his hand over Sam’s heart. “You may even discover your Guardian heritage is closer than you realize.”
Sam felt a vibration travel from Paulo’s hand into this chest. It took him by surprise. Paulo lowered his hand and reached for his cane. As he stood, he fumbled in his pants pocket and pulled out what appeared to be similar to a quartz crystal. It easily fit in Paulo’s hand and was shaped like a main sail with hundreds of facets. As it caught the rays of the sun, it flashed shards of light back with such brilliance that Sam had to shield his eyes. Paulo thrust the crystal into Sam’s hand.
“A gift for you, my friend.”
Sam studied the gift. The crystal formations were rough but clear. In the center was a small, bright blue and green iridescent crystal — a crystal within a crystal.
“Paulo, this is too much.”
“No, it’s yours. The crystal has found its way to you. Forgot it was in my pocket until now. I’d been wondering what to do with it. Got a few of my own. Now I know why it was in my pocket. It belongs to you. Crystals do that, you know.”
Before Sam could respond, Paulo thanked him for a wonderful evening and said goodbye. He reached for his cane and slowly headed to the café’s exit. Sam gathered his belongings and tucked the crystal into his coat pocket. When he looked again to wave to Paulo and say goodbye, the old man had disappeared.
Sam took a deep breath. He felt disoriented and wondered if his time with Paolo had been a dream. Shops were beginning to close. The setting sun cast long shadows across the streets. The time was nearly 2000 hours. He was
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