"If it's within us, though, I suspect it would speak to us in a much more subtle way through our thoughts and our feelings and emotions...assuming we were inclined to pay proper attention and listen carefully...."

So, L.H.... how would that be different from simple "thoughts feelings and emotions" that were merely our 'ID' and 'superego' as Freud said?.

Does a mystic (Zen & such) who meditates deeply channel some sort of 'godness' that careless little ME misses by merely acting on my...ummm... superficial thoughts, feeling and emotions?

Your concept is 'prettier' and better poetry, but as usual, it seems to like just semantic decoration. (I have pretty, poetic thoughts also at times, but I am aware of their aim & status.)