Ah, where to begin. I first heard about DMT about 4 years ago and was completely fascinated. I was positive it was something I wanted to experience, however I didn't feel the time was right. I still read up about it, not just the effects but the history, culture, etc. I understood that was wasn't just a "drug", but rather a tool. Perhaps tool isn't the right word, but it's not something to abuse but rather respect...in return it will show you many wonderful and positive things. Anyway I'm preaching to the choir, enough of that.
As I said I was highly interested, yet not actively seeking it or having intentions of making it. Prior to this I've smoked weed often for a while but rarely do anymore. I've also had limited experiences with psychedelics. Anyway I was talking to my cousin and somehow DMT came up in discussion, and a light bulb went off above him. He said how it has been a huge positive influence to him and he's introduced a number of people to it. Everyone he introduced it to has been better off since. Three weeks after that talk, he invited me over to do the same
I titled the thread "testing the waters" because I'm still a bit nervous about breaking through. My first attempt, I took little hits despite his advice but at least held it in to not be wasteful. I closed my eyes and the tension and anxiety turned to comfort and joy. Amazing geometric tunnels were around me in electric colors, pulsing perfectly to the music. I felt very welcome there and invited; although it wasn't a breakthrough I felt like it was a good introduction. I went back a second time taking larger hits, but passed the pipe when I felt it coming on (although I was capable of smoking more). This time I had more visuals, somewhat like Ganesh in the center with many trunks pulsating and extending towards me, but in 2D cartoon form. Everything was symmetrical as with the first time, and again very warm and positive.
I had great dreams that night, and the next day I did some more research. This time not on the effects and studies but how to go about extracting it. That lead me to here, and after reading through teks and getting some feedback from helpful members I was able to get some active extract. Now my focus is getting better at extracting, better yields and purer end product. I've introduced a few close friends in a safe setting to enhanced leaf, they've known about DMT as well and I felt it would only be appropriate to share.
There was only one time where I felt willing to break through but unfortunately I wasn't physically prepared. I was playing Spotify and took two big hits then this song came on randomly (radio mode)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3Dpw-BRYWhen the line "I'm gonna show you where it's dark, but have no fear" played I felt like it was a message. I got the bowl and smoked what was left (the initial launch anxiety was gone by now), but having not expected to want to go any deeper I didn't have much packed. I had strong visuals of tunnels with an eye in the center and felt like I was close to breaking through. At any rate there's no rush. I've known about it for 4 years before trying it, so it will happen when the time is right.
So that's how I got here. Sorry if it was long and drawn out. I guess I should type a little about myself as well. I'm a guy in my mid 20's and graduated from college a little under a year ago. Since then I've been making websites and have been able to live off that without actively seeking a job for the most part. I'll need to at some point obviously, but for now I'm enjoy the transition and exploring my interests. I also own a parrot and a number of aquariums so those keep my busy. I normally would never bother with something like this, but my interactions have been extremely positive on here and I plan to stick around the nexus
When life gives you goo, make changa!