..hi and welcome to the nexus dimensionless,

i think you have the right idea..while the idea of dying can be frightening when experienced, if one remembers that no one has ever actually died from smoking dmt, then it may be easier to let go of this fear, and look forward, with curiosity, as to what lies beyond the gate..dmt offers an opportunity to perhaps see what goes on after life..and also to see the 'self' as beyond this mere life/body...