Welcome to the Nexus !

I wonder if we can ever be completely unafraid of death. Considering we are a biological organism, maybe the most basic and deepest instinct we have is self-preservation, so I think its only natural at least to some extent we will "fear" it. But I totally know what you mean that often that gets out of control, exagerated, and as Enoon very well said, it actually translates into being affraid of living, not appreciating and living fullest in each moment.

Its interesting that certain cultures use the idea of death as an ally, as something to help is live better each moment. The sufis for example, at times can have some practices related to visualization of death, trying to think of the beloved ones that died, at the impermanence of life, so that it gives us perspective, shocks us into appreciating each moment more.

When you say you are not looking for answers, I know what you mean and I think a lot of people here will agree that these substances (and life) will bring more questions than answers ("The bigger the island of knowledge, the larger the coast of wonder") .  But its also natural that we look for answers too, its part of being human, to try to fit things into structures, notice the patterns, try to make sense of whats going on. As long as it done with a humble attitude, knowing that the answers we find might not be right or might be inadequate at some other point or situation, and that reaching answers (or 'indications' at least) doesnt make us stop looking and questioning.

So you say you are looking forward to dmt, are you planning the extraction yet? Do you have it clear in your head already, decided which method to use? Also what about oral dmt/ayahuasca/analogues, any interest in that?

See you around!