Welcome to the Nexus.

You seem to be a true seeker so I hope you find something of value here.

Well at least you will find a lot of people interested in the things you mention above and that's valuable

Don't worry about your friends. It might take some of them a while to get used to the new you and some will probably disappear but you will also find new friends that resonate with your new frequency. You're never too old to make new good friends  Just be open to it.

Good luck with future travels.