Excellent post to make many think and think... This is great soul food that could last for hundreds of years really! Hey, maybe it could even fill most of that loooong time living?
Anyhow, I love the choices of quotes you exposed us to and the clarity of your writing as well. What t do with the time I am given, or have chosen to be here for, is an existential question on top of many that is definitely worth delving into.
Thanks for the quality and opportunity to think again about such a matter, whether there's only a few minutes left or lifetimes to go through, it is always worth its while. Namaste :)