2010. But that general, which seems to a person so rapid and instantaneous, is actually in itself so slow that the angels of the inward heaven are able to think more rapidly and clearly within one moment than that person can within many hours, and even then, vaguely. This was told to spirits, who became very indignant. Nevertheless it is true, because it was corroborated. 1748, 20 May. However, there is great differentiation among people in regard to thinking. In those who have a closing off [of the mind], the more memory there is, the less there is of thought. But in those who have an opening, the more inward memory there is, the more there is of thought; for to them more is imparted by the Lord, according to His good pleasure. 1748, 20 May.