Thanks for the reply and the link. It'll serve as a good checklist and source of ideas for newcomers. I have my process to find my calm place. At some point, I have to rely on others to do the same.

I agree about labels. Shaman can imply all sorts of things but at the same time I think it got my point across. I'm not looking to commune with aliens or have a religious experience. There is plenty to explore within and this tool gives us some interesting ways to manipulate perception. As with any tool, some instructions can be useful -- while others can be dangerous.

For instance, I feel compelled to warn people about things like:

-- It can go from a relaxing mushroom like experience to an intense sojourn in a single toke.

-- If you do breakthrough, you may have anxiety, fear of the unknown. That's normal. It'll pass

-- You may feel like you're going to die of suffocating, fever, freezing, heart palpitations. It'll pass

-- Remember, nothing bad is happening; you're safe, healthy and should try to relax/explore

In the end, one does die in a way only to be reborn again in the same instant. I can't help but wonder if such experiences will make the true end easier to understand and possibly accept.