Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 496

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496. It had been told to me that those dedicated to the involuntary action of breathing, also control a person's sleep. For as soon as the voluntary action of breathing is withdrawn, a person falls asleep; then the functions of those take over who are only feelings [for those] who are angelic, or demons for those who are spirits.


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