When people discuss this at large it is like your "true self, gets to have a conversation with the daily you".  I think that is still very true. 

Again, I don't think this stuff forces you into any religion by any means.  I do however think it is difficult to say "this is all there is" after these types of breakthrough experiences.  Again, I can only speak for myself even there, some people may come out of these experiences with those thoughts as well for all I know.

I feel like I got what I needed. I do think you will know what it is time to go find what ever it is you are looking to heal, confront or find when it is time.  There was nothing unkind about the experience, other than me.   It seemed to not want to fight and literally took the fight right out of me. Letting me rage, then slip into fear, then face my grief.. then I felt like it held me for hours in this blanket of love and let my mind wander into beautiful conversations about the universe....

On a side note I was on high levels of mind altering substances, and always have to take that into account.

I'd say no preconceived notions is the healthiest way to go in, even if just from a scientific perspective, not to mention the benefits that would have on an experience where it took you where it wanted you to go rather than concentrate on things about you.

My intent wasn't to color your adventures, but rather to share what I believe was an unusual trip report.