Great thoughts! I love the wisdom from your uncle about exchanging your life force every time you spend your money. I have always loved the saying that each time you make a purchase you cast a vote for the kind of world you want. Your uncle's quote takes it one step further- we are exchanging our money, yes, but more importantly we are exchanging our time. That will definitely get me thinking next time I make a purchase: is this transaction truly worth my life force? After all, time is our most precious nonrenewable resource. Thanks again for sharing!