1309. But inward or angelic thought is a different matter. It belongs to an inward level, and is not understood by spirits, nor can spirits come into that state of mind unless they so to speak shed lower spiritual elements. It can be likened almost to a person's vivid thought during lively dreams. At such times bodily elements are separated, as well as elements that are nearest to bodily elements and appear as inward ones. 1748, 12 March.