Through Kezia 's Lens

Out of the 24 hours in a day, we spend 8–9 hours working. That means a significant portion of our lives is devoted to work. When I step back and look at the bigger picture, I realize I've spent almost half my life working and chasing money. Even when I aim to be "productive," it's also tied to career growth —taking courses, learning new skills, diving into advanced technologies—because I want to keep up with this race we are all running. But is that what life is all about? Working, earning, learning.. then finding a better job—working, earning, learning—an endless loop. I often wonder: What is the true purpose of life ? Of course, it’s not just about a career. Life is much more than that. A career is only a part of life, yet we dedicate so many years to building it. Isn't it true? We start preparing from kindergarten, and the pursuit continues until we choose to retire. So much of my time and energy has gone into that journey. But deep down, I know—"life is ...

  We do not tend to talk about religion because we prefer secularism, but why shouldn’t we talk about it if it teaches values that uplift us? So, to answer the question that I posed, my answer is   yes! But why? Religion matters to me because it offers a different dimension and perspective on how I see this world. Sometimes, I feel like I see the world through two different lenses. So,the word “love” appears most frequently in the Bible. As God said,  “Love your neighbor as yourself,-  a message   that transcends ethnicity and religion. I know it is not easy to love others as you love yourself. But by doing so with just 50%, we create space for kindness and compassion. Of course, self-love also matters! The verse mentioned above is always ignored on the more outstanding notion. This little verse has   the solution to everything and everyone . Hence, when I think about that verse and try to live with that. I believe most of the problems that we face and disp...