Driven: A how-to Strategy for Unlocking your Greatest Potential

Chapter 6. JUNOON: SIXTH SIGHT

I couldn't stop thinking about these beings all day long. Who were they? There are so many descriptions in almost every religion—from angels in Christianity and Judaism to Jinn in Islam, to fairies in Irish culture, to gods in Greek mythology. As much as they had said that I would find out who they were, I couldn't stop wondering about them. Why did my index finger freeze when I touched one of their sleeves? Why did ice particles suddenly appear in my glass of water? What was the science behind their sudden appearances and disappearances?

I reached the library at 9 p.m. the next day, ready to discuss the second wave of Junoon with these mysterious beings. I approached the librarian at the main desk and inquired whether anyone had ever reported unusual occurrences in the library. He asked what kind of occurrences I had in mind; I mentioned something about lamps on desks flickering for no apparent reason. He shrugged his shoulders, and said that he wasn't aware of such things happening. "What about in the Mystic Science section upstairs?" I pressed. "No, not a thing," he said, adding, "I've noticed that you're often here. What are you researching?" I shrugged my shoulders. "Nothing much. Just some motivational concepts," I said.

I then made my way to the Mystic Science section. The library was busy, and a few people were reading there. I reviewed my notes from my three previous meetings. Reading the detailed information I had written made me smile. Junoon ...