MANY strive at all cost to climb the social ladder, live in luxurious homes, take dream vacations, drive fancy cars, while having a little fortune stashed away in the bank.

Many noble plans have halted, as people become more content with just surviving each day.

The reality hits deep when we see so many lives being snuffed out daily.

Many, instead, use people and love things, only to realise the folly of this.

Yes, as we get by, may our responsible actions aid others to do the same, even as we develop a healthy mindset to life and value each moment with loved ones as if it were our last.