Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 435

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435. As for punishment by means of the veil, those undergoing it seem to themselves, because of the illusions imposed upon them, to be under a veil stretching out to a great distance, sometimes for miles. The veil is like a thin but unbroken cloud, which thickens according to the power of the illusion. And so they get upset and run about, here and there, far and wide, trying to break out of the veil. They go at varying speeds and with varying force, until finally, exhausted, they either lie down, or are held feet upward and head downward - which can last for a long time, until their indignation has ceased. A veil of this kind is introduced into the fantasy of those who, though they see the truth, yet - due to all kinds of reasons bursting from their loves - cannot manage to acknowledge it. But since they are constantly becoming displeased for those reasons, so much that they fight against the truth which they nevertheless see, such a veil is suited to their fantasy. And they tell me now that they are being tormented miserably by a longing to extricate themselves - a longing that is flaming up [within them]. 1747, the 31st day of December.


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