What does "I've ever encountered to" mean?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To "encounter" as a verb in this context means to experience or come across, often unexpectedly. So in this case, he is referring to the thought that he will die soon being the most important thing he's ever "encountered" or come across, because this thought has helped him make big choices in life. Here's some examples of "encounter": Ex: I had a frightening encounter with a large spider in the garden. Ex: If you ever encounter difficulties, remember that there are people who can help you.