"This specificum is related to the light, because it consists of light atoms.

It is kept in exceedingly small transparent bubbles that penetrate into all pores of matter. If these pores are ground down and closed by hammering so that these elastic specifica bubbles cannot escape, they let their mighty presence be known when the iron is bent. They immediately force it back into that direction which most nearly corresponds to their depressed position. Several naturalists have called these atoms of light theric light monads. The designation is correct, because the term monad signifies the valence of one of a specific kind. Since this specificum originates from the light, it is highly peculiar, particularly in its intellectual sphere. It loves peacefulness and seeks it with the greatest perseverance. And for the reason that the very principle of peacefulness lies within itself, any restriction causes it to seek its previous state of peacefulness, and thus when it is out of its equilibrium it exercises the greatest of motive power, which nothing can resist"
Of what, in fact, does this specificum consist? An extremely small spark of light in the aforementioned bubble. This little spark is an intelligence with a persevering psychic will that remains quietly in its prison as long as it is not stimulated by a thrust or pressure. If, however, it is beset when it streams into the bubble, it awakens in its shell and forces the walls asunder, as does the air to the walls of a balloon. Should the pressure or thrust be small, it discloses its existence through a trembling, through which the sound usually originates. Should, however, the pressure and the impact be stronger, then it tears its shell apart and scintillates as a bright spark of fire. That is why this specificum appears freely active when in fire and destroys everything it touches. . There are two reasons for this division: The first lies within the prime spiritual being himself, because each and every spirit has divided himself and torn himself apart to infinity on account of wanting to attain maturity. The second reason lies in the fact that through this division such a primordially created spirit has weakened himself to the last drop of his energy. Therefore, as a result of this weakening, he cannot carry out his haughty plans. This so scatters the thoughts of such a spirit that he is no longer able to grasp a proper notion of anything, much less conceive a plan. That is the reason why the fallen Satan, even to this day, eagerly makes every effort to rejoin his own original being with the one in the individual human soul and spirit, in order to gain the power that was his at the very beginning. But he has been divided and scattered throughout the whole of creation so that he might never attain this power again. His spiritual being was turned into matter, out of which the astral or soul essence of every human being comes forth. New spiritual essence is breathed into the astral essence, so that out of each and every part comes forth a whole being, just like the being that was originally created, which through its pride or expansion of ideas wanted to rise above God. But he thereby scattered and dispersed himself infinitely, so that

nothing was left of him other than his AI and, with it, his fundamental evil will. All of his abilities and ideas, and the countless perfections of comprehension, were taken away from him. These are the things which continuously reach the celestial bodies, or which are presently held captive for the greater part in the celestial bodies. Jacob Lorber