Why we live?

We were wrong! Life is not just about earning wages and surviving.

We should not be blamed, as the idea of mere survival has been passed down through the ages.

Our ancestors worked the land and integrated into society.

From one generation to the next, what greater value is there than teaching our children to work for better pay to meet their material needs?

It's not about fast cars, branded goods, high-tech gadgets, or fleeting relationships. Have you ever wondered what your true value is on this earth?

Some may already feel like successful winners, but to others, their lives may seem insignificant.

To those unrecognized heroes, let me assure you that you are mistaken... Heroes don't possess superpowers.

Heroes don't have genius brains.

It's about how we touch lives with our little smiles, small donations, love for all living things, care for those in need, a simple call to mom or dad, a prayer to God, the space we give others to make their day, and the opportunity we provide for others to take credit.

All these small things will ultimately define our days when we depart from this world. So start doing them, bit by bit. It doesn't matter how small our actions may seem.

Ignorance or stupidity?

That day, I saw a father transporting his toddler in the front carrier basket of a motorcycle. The child had no helmet, while he himself wore one. I wondered if he wore it purely due to enforcement by lawmakers, or if his tiny, five-pound brain actually thought he was the only one who needed it.

We can only wish that luck will always be on that little girl's side. She is not only exposed to immediate danger, but is also being subjected to an ignorant attitude passed down to her like an inherited pedigree.

Most of the time, we think "it's okay" just because nothing bad has happened yet, right?

Wrong! "Convenient" is often just another way to spell "risk."

Has our overly simplified societal culture blinded us, or have we simply stopped thinking altogether? (Maybe we have forgotten that we possess the ability to think at all.)

To me, it feels like living in an upside-down "Artificial Intelligence" environment—one where we constantly tempt fate by actively ignoring the blatant dangers around us.

Look around, from our broader society right down to our very own households. Have we reflected enough on the adjustments needed to truly adapt to a modern civilization?

Here are some thoughts to ponder. Who makes the decisions when it comes to:

• Using toxic packaging in our daily lives?
• Voting for less than "noble" politicians?
• Blindly following a flawed system?
• Wasting our finite time on meaningless pursuits?
• Conforming to the wrong crowd?

This list could go on indefinitely...

Migratory Chinese

You cannot keep the Chinese; not even their own homeland can contain them. By nature, the Chinese are among the most migratory people on earth.

Born with an entrepreneurial spirit wired directly into their DNA and driven by a relentless desire for a better lifestyle, they are instinctively motivated to relocate across the globe in search of the perfect place to settle. There is a timeless saying that wherever there is good sun and fertile soil, you will inevitably find Chinese people.

If the ancient "Peking Man" did it thousands of years ago, modern generations will certainly do the same. These modern migration patterns are fueled by pure survival instincts—or perhaps, more humorously, they are a deep-seated reaction reincarnated from the trauma of endless ancient warfare. One cannot help but wonder what actual benefits those ancient kings truly brought to their people in return for such sacrifice. Yet, looking back at history, the Qing dynasty—whether its rulers acted out of selfishness or not—at least achieved one massive feat: it finally brought an end to those endless, fractured wars.

Regardless of history, there is a place for everyone on this earth. Philosophically speaking, the world should possess no borders or artificial citizenships. Modern human beings must look at the bigger picture of our shared planet, rather than confining themselves to the stereotypical viewpoints of fabricated "keyholes" created by others.

My skin may be yellow, but my blood is red—exactly like yours, no matter what color your skin happens to be. So, let us open our minds, drop the artificial barriers, and actively embrace the practice of loving-kindness, my friends.

The walking “Death”

Ha ha… maybe I have watched too many ghost or vampire movies lately, hence the dramatic heading. But regardless of the fiction, the reality is that we are surrounded by too many "walking dead" people.

Look around you. So many individuals simply go through the motions, passively clocking in and out from Monday to Friday. For many students, obtaining a degree or qualification is merely an automated checkbox to tick, rather than a genuine pursuit of true meaning.

It is time to start truly living and stop behaving like the walking dead. If your current daily work isn't actively bringing you closer to your deep ambitions or passions, take action now. Otherwise, you will inevitably look back one day with deep regret, thinking, "I wish I had just tried this or that!"

Everyone desires massive wealth because they mistakenly believe it is the ultimate, catch-all solution to life’s problems. But can you name a single person who doesn't face structural challenges in life? Even someone as incredibly wealthy as Bill Gates has his own mountain of problems. Wealth does not buy a problem-free existence.

So, what are you actually going to do with your current job or studies?

Find a clear purpose and commit to it wholeheartedly. Whatever happens next, let it happen for a deep reason. Whether the outcome is good or bad, it is ultimately up to us to twist the situation around using the incredible five-pound muscle in our heads—a magnificent tool created by a Higher Being who loves us deeply and made us in His very image.

Value your life, respect your time, and make it the absolute best it can be.

Digging the grave to find clue for living

The Corporate Illusion: Beyond the "Vision & Mission"

The traditional "Vision & Mission" statement is often nothing more than a superficial philosophical claim. Many corporate leaders use it purely for self-branding, aiming to appear favorable and enlightened in front of stakeholders.

We live in a corporate world filled to the brim with fabricated facts and figures. These metrics often blind our eyes and minds, acting as a soothing insulin injection of empirical systems designed to keep us compliant and numb.

Quoting or adding yet another tired line from the "Magic of Thinking Big" concept has become a predictable norm—an unexciting cliché. Yet, leaders seem completely oblivious to the fact that many of us are inwardly chuckling at the redundancy. They routinely employ the most advantageous tools and methodologies just to prop up their own arguments, borrowing frameworks from others as if it is standard operating procedure.

When will they finally wake up? When will they truly learn to listen before speaking, learn before teaching, and empathize before demanding?

Many top executives argue they occupy their positions because they are inherently superior to others. But when we reflect deeply on reality, is this really true?

Amidst all the fabrication and optical illusions they create, it feels as though we are trapped in a system where we are actively digging our own graves just to find a reason to live.

Seeking the meaning of “life”

Classifications: The Alphabet of Human Worth

• Artist
• Barber
• Carpenter
• Designer
• Engineer
• Fisherman
• Glottologist
• Haematologist
• Ideologist
• Janitor
• K...

All these professions require fundamentally similar analytical frameworks and problem-solving methodologies. Yet, their standard job scopes dictate their income levels, perpetuating rigid stereotypes that many of us blindly believe in—ultimately creating artificial social classifications.

We routinely label professions and financial brackets as indicators of a person's true characteristics and attitudes. It is exactly our own attitude toward this conditioned mindset that desperately needs to change.

I respect you not for your professional title or your income level, but for your compassionate kindness toward all living beings around us. Setting aside our material possessions and superficial societal labels, what actually remains to cherish as a living soul?

In our relentless, auto-pilot pursuit of ambition and corporate purpose, we often forget to express simple gratitude to those who have shown us genuine kindness. If there is one single thing worth seeking in this life, let it be the active pursuit of spreading loving-kindness to every living being. It is only in our final moments on this earth that we realize nothing else truly matters except the joy derived from loving and embracing others.

To those currently striving for greener pastures and highly ambitious goals: may you find total success. But if unpredictable circumstances happen to lead you right back to square one, remember to relax.

If you encounter obstacles, stay resilient. Accept them with an open heart, trusting that all things will eventually resolve well.