Concerning religious experiences and what others think about them, well many people are judgemental about these things. If I could go back a couple years and tell myself one thing it would be the question of what gives other people the right to judge a persons experience of the holy spirit.

My experiences with God are my experiences why allow the opportunity for someone to plant a seed of doubt, negativity or fear by seeking an opinion.
Jesus tells the Pharisees in Luke 17: 20-21 the the kingdom of God is within.

When one seeks God it is between that person and God.