They have the presentiment of that return, as a blind man feels the heat of the fire he is approaching. In some cases, the uncertainty in which they are left in regard to their future is a punishment. No, not indefinitely. The necessity of advancing is one which is felt by every spirit, sooner or later.
All spirits have to ascend it is their destiny.
The spirit who is to animate a given body is always designated beforehand. He may choose a body also, for the imperfections of a given body are so many trials that will aid his advancement, if he succeeds in vanquishing the obstacles thus placed in his way. This choice does not always depend on himself, but he may ask to be allowed to make it. If lie refused, he would suffer much more than one who had not attempted to undergo a new trial. Every child who is predestined to be born viable, is also predestined to have a soul.