- Personal fascination with truth : Ralston acknowledges a deep-seated passion for truth and existence as an obvious and vital interest, appearing innate rather than developed.
- Ease of early enlightenment experiences : After initial spiritual awakenings, Ralston speculated whether the ease of these experiences might indicate a reattainment of a level of understanding from a past life, with the real work starting after reaching this point.
- Skepticism about genetic predisposition : While recognizing that some individuals might have a natural inclination towards certain disciplines or investigations due to character or upbringing, Ralston expresses skepticism towards the idea that genetics predetermine an individual's propensity for truth or spiritual development.