wow that's pretty amazing. when i eat 3 grams all i get is mild visuals... i doubt you'll get another chance, but perhaps that's your lesson is you need to learn how to take a leap of faith. it sounds like you were on a verge of a breakthrough. what lies on the other side? infinity? heh pretty intimidating i guess. at what point is someone ready to die to themselves? this is a big problem for astral travelers, they get scared and return to their body. also just because you're not afraid of something that could lead to death, once you're staring death in the eyes is another story... i personally find that "letting go" is a powerful breakthrough in and of itself.

Just wanted to say that it sounds like you've gone deep enough to find a friend that you both liked and felt comfortable with. Like all friends we feel comfortable with and like, in any walk of life, we should make the effort to revisit them from time to time as friends do. The more time we spend getting to know them the more we understand about them, the world they live in and the things they wish to share with us. Enjoy your day.