Thanks for responding to my post Jordyn and your advice around investigating spiritual experience through the use of psychedelics. I'm a pisces and have always found collectives of any description really hard to deal with when im in an altered state, however that is induced.
I guess there are levels of experience; it's possible to really benefit from being with others in an altered state, but generally it has worked best when its just me. There maybe certain situations where a guide my be required, but for me I would never chose someone I didn't fully trust and have had some kind of relationship with. Im not suggesting this is the case or need for everyone though!!
Sorry to hear about your experience with the dodgy shaman. I guess these days we have to exercise more discrimination than ever because there are so many ways to get what you want, and most of what is being offered is inappropriate and rooted in more selfish motives............when used properly at the right time, these instruments are useful to some. At other times its simple self indulgence at best, and high level destruction at worst!
Thanks and I'm really enjoying your transit posts!