Thanks for sharing your thoughts! In regards to internal DMT I've heard that is not proven and is speculation. But I'm certainly open minded to it and it's a fascinating idea. And yes the Pope does have a staff with what appears to be a pinecone on it. And.. Yeah, I think it's more likely representing the pineal gland than a pinecone, however I think the pinecone probably got it's name because it looks like the pineal gland or vice versa so.. it becomes a lil difficult to separate the two in certain ways as they appear to be symbolically connected.

What are your thoughts on the other symbols in the pic if you don't mind me asking? I was actually a lil more interested in the peacocks and the case as a lot of people seem to be aware of the pinecone/pineal gland connection.

To answer your question I'd say I'm right there with you in regards to the meaning of the pinecone symbol, though I'd rather wait to say what I think about the other symbols in the image until I give you a chance to tell me what you think about those. :)