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The difficulty in explaining to the earthdweller the nature and character of the companionship of the higher planes of the Astral, is that his mind insists upon thinking in terms of place, whereas there is no "place" on the Astral --- merely conditions and states, as we have explained. To dwell in the "same place" as the loved one, on the Astral Plane, means simply to dwell in the same state or condition of being, and thus be brought into a closer relationship, a greater degree of nearness, than nearness in space can furnish. There is a greater "in touchness' by reason of this harmony of Astral condition than the earth-dweller can imagine. Only the advanced soul can begin to comprehend this mystery of Astral Life. It can be pictured only faintly by reference to the state of soulful "oneness" experienced at times by lovers, when it seems as if the limitations of the flesh have been transcended, and the two souls have blended into one. This is far more than mere nearness in space or place --- and yet even this but faintly indicates the ideal condition of the Astral Life.

It may be questioned by some, how souls enjoying this companionship, if they happen