Knowledge
A being can opt or change the Influence upon self ( view, head phones, ear phones, read , think of), a certain literature, media, speech , thought, tune, ideology that comes from a certain Conscience mind-set ( via Intake it or refuse it) : Similarly different " spirit soul" Influences pervade ( Atmos, environs, within Mind etc) and their Effects are allowed or curbed through Options . Thus Knowledge is vital towards Wise decisions.
All Sentience aspires a more Harmonious existence.