1057. About a portrayal of spiritual things, and their distinct difference from heavenly ones
There are many spiritual methods of understanding things, some of them obvious, others almost secret, but still becoming evident enough. Spiritual qualities are depicted spiritually by rather sharp, but glittering shapes, by linear and back-and-forth flowing motions, by stripes, by white and shining things-but when the heavenly quality is reigning [in them], by brilliant shining things-and the like.