I would like to add about my comment concerning dangers in looking inward (inside ourselves) for God. Some good strong Christians have been led away, by church activities that use mixed religions without the people being aware of what was going on. When repetative chanting, prayer and loud repetative music is used, at a certain point do to the way our brain functions work, it is possible for people to be hypnotized. Once that happens without the knowledge of the person involved, they are then open to dangerous spirits. If the church or group is of strong faith in God, generally speaking the person will suffer no harm. However, there are many churches and groups out there that one can unknowingly visit and have their minds opened to evil.
As I said before I did considerable research on Jungian, as I was doing a lesson on discernment.
This is one of the sites i did research on and maybe you will find some of the answers to your questions there. I will attempt to find the other websites that provided the best information on this subject and the details on which I speak. http://www.innerexplorations.com
I do not wish to offend anyone by my opinions.
My other comment about essense is the spirit of God, combined with the Holy Spirit and my conscience which is the tool by which I am guided in knowing right from wrong and good from evil. The word "essense", was the best way I could think of to describe the relationship. Thank you, Chocolatelover, for thinking on it and figuring it out. Each persons relationship with God, is different & unique & personal to them. I like the way you describe yours.