Let me introduce myself. Old enough to know better, I'm a psychedelic veteran who started back in the 70's when we were awash with black microdots and have had my fair share of psychonautic experiences. My main vice is being a 24/7 weed smoker but can resist anything bar temptation :-)

I have found the site useful, especially Norman's Tek ;-) After much trepidation, it seemed pretty easy.

I'd like to learn more especially about pharmahuasca as I want to go further and deeper with DMT. Gimme friendly aliens! DMT spliffs and failed freebasing has only got me so far but I love it. Tempted by ayahuasca but could do without the purging etc. hence my interest in pharmahuasca. Call me lacking in spirituality but I can do without a heavy body-load. Maybe if that route doesn't take me where I want to go? Never say never, eh?

Finding out more detail on optimal use of RIMA's with DMT is one of the things I'm here for right now. Anyway, that's it for now.

Hey AlienCatfish, welcome! So, are you an alien that is "catfishing" us??? or are you a catfish from an alien world???

Hehe, either way, still, welcome!

The nexus is a great place for people of differing levels of experience and different reasons that they are exploring DMT. When i first found this place, I think I was 27? 5 years later... i still have no clue what is going on in DMT land, and I probably will never "know."

So you wanna see some entities, eh? Lol, the idea of aliens and entities are often associated with DMT use, but we're all still in speculation. I don't think that many folks are able to bring something tangible, from hyperspace, into this "reality." Though, I've met a few who seem to be able to "bridge" some connection into that world, from ours, and see an expression of its existence, but nothing ever like a hyperspacial alien rock, or any physical item.

"Friendly aliens" would be ideal, yes. But, bear in mind that our friends aren't always "friendly." If a good friend is concerned about you, then they may check on you to see how you're doing. If your life is in shambles, and you feel yourself falling apart, that friend may offer some stem advice. Just because the advice was delivered in a stern manner doesn't mean the person isn't a friend. It usually means we're on a self destructive path, and that friend knows no other way to get our attention.

With that in mind, if you've never experienced any entity in a DMT experience, maybe they aren't ready for you, yet. Maybe you're not ready for them. I've noticed that first-time "entity" contract can often be exciting, jarring, profound, or just confusing. Sometimes a mixture of all of the above. I've met people who have been trying for years, but have never had that entity experience that they have heard about. I've met folks who only experienced on aya or pharma; some only changa; some only freebase; some can establish that "connection" on any form of DMT.

As far is RIMAs go, most people either brew or extract Syrian rue seeds. They have a relatively higher amount of harmalas per biomass (roughly 3% - 6%). Extracting harmalas from the seed is not difficult, and often allows for separation between some of the nauseating components of the seed. Check the wiki. A lot of people find the "Tao of rue" tek to be very useful.

Body load, on vaporized DMT, will often be more noticeable on lower doses. Once you have gotten to the point of full immersion, then "you" often forget that there is even a body. Forgetting the body allows you to forget the body load.

Aya doesn't always mean purging. It can lead to nausea and purging, but this is all going to depend on the individual. I encourage you to experiment with the use of harmalas before adding DMT into the mix. It will allow you to get the feel of the head-space that can accompany the effects of harmalas. Once you're comfortable there, then begin implementing DMT.

Oh, one more thing about harmalas - and you probably already know - read up on the possible interactions between RIMAs and medications/foods. Most foods are ok, but there are a few that are suggested to avoid. Medications would be my primary concern. Before consuming any harmalas, make sure that you're not taking any medications that could cause an adverse reaction.

I have also noticed that you mention, "take me where I want to go." Do you know where you want to go? If you haven't been, how do you know that you want to go there? DMT is a funky creature. It doesn't always give yah what yah want.

And then there's always changa... DMT and harmalas infused into some kind of plant matter. Some people prefer this method for vaporized DMT. Personally, I prefer freebase (and one of my medications might cause adverse effects - therefore I abstain from harmalas.)

Anyways, there is plenty of information about harmala and RIMAs on the forum. I bet you could find answers to your questions pretty easily. Spirituality is subjective, so don't get to hung up on other people's beliefs or suggestions on that front. If anyone tells you that you're "not being spiritual enough," I advise politely thanking them for their opinion and then carry on as you were. I wasn't "very spiritual" but in time I developed my own sense of spiritual identity. And it doesn't have to be ANY of ther models that people have suggested thus far.

Take Care,
ACY