It all depends on who is heading the ceremony. One such high priestess has about 80 percent of people in her changa ceremonies meeting deceased as she is actually the incarnation of a high priestess from Egypt. But it is a proper ceremony with diet and done in a sacred environment. Her energy of her past life works with the spirit of dmt. It really makes a difference on who the shaman or priestess healer is or was. Namaste

I saw my past self. Does that count?

I also saw something like image of my gone father, but that wasn't really him. Just image of himself.

lolwut?

Perhaps the participants are planted with idea that they may encounter deceased relatives, and once in a psychedelic (vulnerable) space,are easily guided into experiences that seem valid.

In my spiritual world view, that which is "us ", the actions, thoughts, ideals and personage that one develops during life is no more than a "suit", and is shed like so many dirty clothes after death, so that whatever the divine spark within us is travels on the the creator energy.

People live on in memory of living people.

As for incarnations of Egyptian priestesses, sounds like something good to put in a business card.

"In my spiritual world view, that which is "us ", the actions, thoughts, ideals and personage that one develops during life is no more than a "suit", and is shed like so many dirty clothes after death, so that whatever the divine spark within us is travels on the the creator energy. "

This! So much this! My friend, who isn't into psychedelics, and isn't very spiritual asked me: "have you found out what happens after death? Do you cease to exist?" I said yes. Definitely. You, which is a personality which was slowly built up since your birth till now will be lost forever. Your very essence will continue and return to where it came from, but it isn't you. It's something immaterial and indefinable. Although it is part and foundation of you which is self, it isn't you. So, yes. Technically, after death, this is it. It's over. You, I.e. John Doe will be gone forever. And remain only in memories of people who used to know you.

As someone would think: ok now we know. Hell we do. Millions of new questions pop up with every "realization" .

Edit

Is this the High Priestess of The Church of the Loathsome Snake Oil Bullshitter? I've heard that's a pretty sacred outfit - right up there with The Church of the Eternal Exploitation of Suckers and The Church of the Marginalized Loser Who Prefers Not to Get a Job.

Namaste my ass.

Since when is this kind of tact/attitude acceptable?

I don't care what your opinion is- this is anger-filled dogma. Even if what you are criticizing is some kind of perceived dogma (which, I may add, is absent; it's just a way of thinking you don't agree with; there is no proselytizing), it is disrespectful.

I forgot The Church of the Gullible Crybaby.

Taken directly from the very bottom of the attitude section in the nexus wiki.

"Note: Uncle Knucles is the only person exempt from these rules. If anybody posts in opposition to our stated attitude, Art will be let loose on the offender "

Personally while it may be offensive to some, i agree fully with what art has said here.
Seems like a business tactic or some kind of deluded cult like practice to honestly believe oneself is a high priestess re-incarnated directly from the divine & has been granted some special powers.

Just do what I do and imagine Art wearing a giant clown nose when he posts on the Nexus.

i don't know man. I think art was granted these permissions for a reason.
I have not had mucb interaction with him, but what I have seen when he comes out to play like he has here has always seemed real to me. It may not always be what the person he is responding to wants to hear, but it generally seems to be the cold, hard truth coming out when it is what is needed most.

Tough love if you will, a reminder to be aware of not only ones positives, but also of flaws & delusions as well.

Edit: to clarify, especially in the "high priestess situation" open mindedness can be exploited when not kept in check, whether that is intentional or not, someone is exploiting the fact people are coming to them with an open mind to manifest things into their experiences & gain a sense of power or control over what a person may experience outside the context of a ceremony.
Things like this spiral out of control, people refuse to acknowledge their own delusions, get a thirst for power & draw in those who are easily manipulated & things continue to snowball until they are put in check.

Definitely! That doesn't make him immune to jokes though

And The Church of the Attention Seeking Exaggerator, often affiliated with The Church of the Bitter Suspension Recipient.

I also remember in that thread a valiant attempt on my part to defend the dmt nexus alcoholics. Sounds like something I would say. Artsicles, at the end of the day the church of the attention seeking exaggerator whom is often affiliated with the church of the bitter suspension recipient has a much better view then the church of high stress which is often affiliated with the church of hypertension and church Viagra. By the way, the church of hot air called you forgot to pay your dues

Art, you should start opening chapters and selling blessings ala ONAC.
You could make a mint if you corner the gullible market.

Your opinion/belief.

The term "spiritual" is subjective and relative to the individual's interpretation. For some people, "unlocking" their mind might be spiritual experience.

Agreed.
Personally i find spirituality in DMT but not in the sense of "finding god" rather in the sense it seems to expand awareness into new areas, making life feel more immersive & enjoyable, letting me lose myself in each thing I do & fully experience the finer details that would otherwise be overlooked even in things like taking a walk, driving, or interacting with others.
It breathes new life into reality in the Times when things seem to get dull & monotonous.

I think this thread could be much more interesting if we widened the scope. Why does DMT have to be in the mix for us to experience deceased loved ones? In my family there is a long history of relatives making their presence known after they pass on. I have even experienced it myself.

This thread was easier reading than panning for gold in alaska. Glad I clicked. Party on dudes.