Now, does this show what one would naturally expect to flow from faith in the sacraments?
"November 20 .-- I feel in better health than I have ever had, both mind and body, having at the same time an increased sensitiveness, so that the touch of any one I cannot bear.

Also, I am conscious of a more constant spiritual communion.

I feel more vividly and distinctly the influence and presence--spiritual presence--of others.
"I lie down in my bed at night with the same feelings with which I rise in the morning.

I anticipate as much from one as from the other.
The events, emotions, and thoughts which come in my sleep are as much a part of my real life as those of the day.

Waking and sleeping are two forms of existence.