1) As with all things, though, I suspect "you will know them by their fruit."
- fully agreed there, as that's been my main lifeline in the crazy, mixed-up world of alternative spirituality.

2) Interesting, and I agree that the distinction is likely, in the end, not all that helpful - of course, I supposed whether that's a problem or not comes down to whether you think all daimones are demons (or, even if not, not a good idea to interact with for spiritual reasons), or if they're a class that includes divine and helpful spiritual beings.

Thanks very much for your well wishes, and likewise!
Jeff