I believe it was a good idea for you to change your environment, see new places, and hang around with old friends who have different outlooks. Sometimes we do need a reset, when it's possible. I think it avoids the crystallization of our mental processes, which is unfortunately a possible trend in our later years (and I'm speaking of myself too).
Well i certainly feel as though the Divine powers show us contrast with our own personal attitudes to expand our own so I accept I have something to learn from people who do not view reality as I do.
It also frustrates me internally - although I seem to have detached myself somewhat from expressing anger or outward malice-when people are rigid about their views. So I believe it shows I must also be looking in a mirror to an extent I’m yet not aware of in my own views.