4654. Some spirits were once present with me who were entering with great force into my thought when this was directed towards such things as were matters of Providence, in particular when I was thinking about things not fuming out as I expected or desired. Angels told me that these spirits were ones who during their lifetime had been annoyed when they did not get something they had prayed for, and had on that account entertained doubts regarding Providence. But apart from this state they had led devout lives, doing what others told them to do, and so led lives of simple obedience. I was told that such spirits belong to the province of the outer ear or auricle, where I also actually saw them when they spoke to me.