Sometimes I have lapsed into thoughts about worldly matters and the associated worries, and each time I would sink away from the company of spirits. I discovered the reason: the corresponding more inward elements were being separated and my mind was becoming absorbed in outward ones only, without interaction. This is the reason why the children of the ancient Church spoke throughout their life with angels, and had continuous association with them: because in outer things, the interacting inner ones were portrayed to them. But when people pay attention only to outer things, then they are removed from open association with the angels and are governed by spirits, who in turn are ruled by angels. Then such a person is indeed governed by God the Messiah, in all things down to the very least details - but in a permitting manner; and in this way, all are protected from evil spirits, every single moment.