Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1205

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1205. Societies sometimes compete for a person's thoughts, that is, good societies, and evil ones

I learned today by actual experience how heavenly societies were competing for my thoughts. Spirits worrying about bodily concerns were on the outside, a little overhead, trying to create thoughts and desires from everything that confronted my senses. Sometimes they reach out for everything they see. A good society within were obviously trying to draw me toward themselves. I felt the pull. Meanwhile they spoke about whether they would win out. 1748, 7 March.


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