I dream of a world full of collaboration, and not competition or resentment. I dream of a world where every child is taught to dream and believe in their dream irrespective of their gender, race and class.
I was born in a suburb in Nepal and during my early childhood, my parents migrated to the capital city to provide me with better access to education. They always emphasized on my education and so did I. I started becoming an appreciable student in the class due to my academic performance. This led me to be extremely competitive, so much that I turned nerdy. Friends, skills, extra-curricular activities, or more specifically, the world outside of academic studies didn’t matter to me at all. All that I ever longed for was to remain noticed in the class.
However, when high school started, I realized this is not what I aspire for my life to turn into. I learnt how important it is to open the window outside of academics and school. That’s when I realized I want a world where people aren’t competing with each other and rushing in that competition. But rather, a world where students, since their early ages, are educated with the importance of nature, co-operation, partnerships, mental health, learning and growing together and not that of ‘A’ grades and the rush of being better than everyone else.
While stating this, I recognize the importance of academics, however, I believe knowledge and education, in true means, teach every aspect of life. And, it is substantial to broaden your horizon for absorbing the world in your mind and being your better self. With an aim of turning my dream into reality, I decided to learn, write and speak for change. Since then, I have been exploring my horizon in learning, writing and public speaking, evaluating each day how much value am I adding to my life and that of those around me.
While I realize I cannot reshape the world, I desire to make an impact to everyone in need of a push that if we all stand with solidarity, the world can rise together.
What do you pray for after yourself and your family?
How many times have you thought for the world before yourself, at least in your prayers?
Try it once, and trust me, that will mark the first step towards change.
Nepal 