2304. So that they will not be such, those mental images are sorted out, which is done in such a way that to elements in a given mental image, different ones are attached, so that the moment that image comes forth, everything joined to it comes forth at the same time, that is, everything that has been added to it. Consequently, no sooner does the person's mental image occur, than the Lord inspires everything He has joined and added to it, so that in the Lord's good pleasure, it turns into a beautiful mental image, that is, into a good outcome for the person concerned. In the other life, no one may disfigure mental imagery, because the capability of spirits is such that they are not permitted to act without restraint or arbitrarily. The capability of spirits you may see discussed elsewhere[, 2150-3]. # #