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parties and get-togethers, she would do “mind stuff” that
never ceased to amaze everyone.
I met her many years ago when I was completing a
graduate business degree, part-time, at a major university. I
had just finished my last class of the evening and was leaving
when a poster on the bulletin board caught my attention. It
stated that the internationally renowned psychic, June M. Ridley,
would be giving a lecture and demonstration in the
auditorium at 10:30 AM the following day.
Never having met a real psychic, I thought it would be
interesting to see one in action. At that time, I was employed
by a small manufacturing company and had responsibilities in
the production area. Because I was new at the job, it would be
difficult to leave during regular working hours to attend the
lecture.
At work the next morning, however, a nagging, uneasy
feeling came over me. I had a strong urge to attend the lecture.
It was as if I was being pulled to go and listen to June.
The more I tried to overcome the feeling, the stronger it became.
Finally, I gave in to the compulsion. Giving a feeble excuse
to my boss, I then drove as fast as I legally could to the
university.
It was shortly after 10:30 AM when I arrived and the
lecture had already started. I intensely dislike being late.
Generally, I arrive for an appointment early and would rather
wait in a parking lot or reception area than be even one minute
late. This time, however, I couldn't help it. I rushed into
the auditorium. Almost every seat was occupied. In the front
row, however, there was a lone, empty seat which I quickly
took. It was so quiet in the room you could hear a pin drop.
Standing at the podium was an attractive, middle-aged
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