As surprising as it may seem, we find that in the relatively advanced, i.e. "civilized" places of the Spirit World, referred to as "colonies", the environment is, in many ways, similar to what we see here on Earth. Remember that the spiritual fluids form the material of the spiritual realm (see subsection "Basic Fundamental Principles" under "Science" in the Triple Aspect study category), and with this material, the Spirits form their cities, with buildings, parks, hospitals (for illnesses of a spiritual nature), schools, etc. There are even administrative entities that govern the colonies. Life, however, does differ from that here on Earth. First of all, as stated above, the perceptions and sensations of spirits are different, as the spirits are free from the influence of a material body. Likewise, they don't have to deal with many of the societal issues that we have here, the need for financial income, physical survival, etc. However, they are not inactive. They spend time studying in classes (sometimes even universities), attending lectures, and even public performances such as theatre, music, etc. They also spend a good deal of time working, not in the same way we do here on Earth, i.e., for financial income, but in jobs in which they are able to help other spirits who are suffering or are in need of some kind of assistance. There are also jobs in which they are able to help the incarnate on Earth. Such work helps them to grow and progress and earn merit as well.
