Welcome, Tobin. We all have unique experiences and are all on a journey of discovery. My wife and I don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to the church (she’s a TBM), but we do share an interest in near death experiences, or more correctly, those who have “been to the other side” and returned. I’d really love to hear more about your experience and hope you share more if and when you are comfortable doing so. I am in full agreement abut your assessment of the universe (which fits Mormon belief, of course) that there is lots more intelligent life out there.