Malfunctioning Perception without Spiritual Connection

The Pilgrim (here: consciousness) encounters two new souls/elements of malfunctioning Perception, and they marvel at seeing the different nature he has. Gradually a new awareness could be growing in the Reader of the Poem too.

The first soul on Terrace Two explains to us the primary source in the apparatus, that disturbs the processing of Reality. And also how to start fixing it.

The Pilgrim receives a response, and zooms in on the first perception element that "stands out".We're also developing an illustration of the overall motion in the whole Comedy, how the experience and participation in Reality is intended to change over the three cantos:https://dailypurgatory.com/illustrations/thespectrum.phpFeedback can be added on the episode here:https://dailypurgatory.com/podcastEnjoy!

The Pilgrim (or consciousness) calls on Virgil, and then instantly starts mapping out the architecture and structure of Perception itself. And where to start clearing up "the foam".And try the first 10 morning reflections on Purgatory for free!https://dailypurgatory.com/free

The first souls - or internal elements in yourself of malfunctioning perception - are shouting out for Mary, Michael and St. Peter.Dante seems to suggests the internal repair consists mainly ofEstablish the connectionProtect the connectionAcknowledge the connection as RealityEnjoy!

A meditation on what the three first voices on the Terrace of Invidia (Envy) mean internally.

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