COVERED Issue 6 Edition 2 | Page 11

This techno fetish has become ridiculous , I mean look at some of our family and friends , always busy tapping away . Damn ! even at weddings and social events . It ’ s like you can ’ t even get their attention . You tell me when you call your spouse , do you get a direct answer ? If u do then wow ! There must be some magic in your water or food lol , because believe you me , there are times one has to act like a maniac screaming till we get their attention .
There ’ s a limit to everything and we as humans have exceeded our limit . It ’ s time to do a technology detox ! Come on friends who ’ s willing to join me on this journey , a new journey to a healthier and happier life with family and friends …
There was a time in your life when you felt like such an outsider , a loser in your community . People barely spoke to you . But you would hear the whispers and strange comments . Especially when you wore the same abaayahs regularly , it was like , “ Oh gosh , look at that woman . She is so outdated .”
But one day the tables turn . Destiny has other plans for you . Sameer , your husband , has landed a position in the big leagues . A golden promotion . With it comes a big move to the elite part of your suburb . Your faithful jalopy is replaced with a high-end BMW . Every mother at your kids ' school wants to be your friend . You are invited to all the high teas . You feel like a celebrity , a modern-age Cinderella .
If only more people realised that material wealth will be left behind when we depart this world . When the time comes to meet our Creator , we will not be judged according to our material wealth or level of formal education . Our secret weapon to enter Paradise will be our character , good deeds and our faith .