Hi Doug,Wonderful! Thanks for sharing that with us. It certainly isn't ridiculous. In fact, it's a touch from the Higher Power in your life.
We don't know why people are chosen to have these experiences that have in the past been called mystical, but it's for a reason. You've told us and that inspires us. So that's at least one reason.
In the past, the person who had such experiences would become the Shaman of the tribe or community group. There were no "priests" who chose the clergy as an occupation. The people who were spiritual leaders had had such experiences and were acknowledged as being filled with a knowledge and understanding.
As to what you were experiencing, it could be that, in fact, you were able to see a past life. From seeing that life, you may have learned something useful to you in this life. It could simply be that there are past lives and you're an eternal being.
I suspect you'll see spiritual development throughout your life now. That could have been the reason for it. You may eventually be able to help others by telling your story. People need to see spirituality in what happens to them, on the inside, not going to church or swearing allegiance to a religion. Eventually you may influence that growth toward spirituality in your area.
Keep in contact with us about what goes on with you.
Love and peace, Craig