Well here's one of my theories. We exist in realms of consciousness, "death" being a gateway to other realms, as well as others, but that's another topic.
So heightened states of conscienceness bring us closer to touching these other realms, which manifests itself as an incredibly spiritual experience, no matter what dogma you might adhere to.

Medication, chanting, spinning, and yes, sex (but really intense sex, way past physical, and into the realm of the psyche), are all conduits to these other states of being. Now, when we "die" our body produces DMT, which is kind of a "spirit drug". The mysteries of life are revealed in these moments, some say. Well, with La petite mort you actually lose consciousness, but where does it go?
I think it can be one of these heightened states of being that bring us "closer to god" if you will.

Maybe

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Posted by BluegrassBelle

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Posted on 12/30/12 at 3:12 am to fr33manator

It's a theory that definitely makes sense. I think there are certainly different "events" that can make us feel closer to whatever higher power you subscribe to (If I had a label myself, I'm spiritual but not religious so you'll have to forgive any loose terminology here).

I don't know that I've ever lost consciousness during Le petite mort though.

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