The end of the year fills most men’s heads with new goals and dreams but sadly few do enough thinking, reenvisioning and rethinking. What if the activity before we leave 2025 is to become more instead of getting more by the end of this year point? I find it interesting how each year we get into the same rut — the pressure, the plan making, the promise making — but what a man’s life changes with is not what he resolves to do January 1st. It is what he resolves upon before the end of December 31st. Here are 10 things that you can do before we leave 2025 and plunge into the year 2026 with vigor, perception, and self-respect — the things backed up by the facts of science, wisdom and practicalities. 1. Audit Your Life, Not Just Your Year Before you set new goals, sit with your journal and ask: What drained my energy this year? What made me feel truly alive? This kind of reflection helps you align your direction with your truth. 📘 Inspired by : “ The Mountain Is You ” by B...
Flames of Truth: Nepal’s Youth, Corruption, and the Power of Collective Emotion
In the past week, Nepal has stood at the edge of a historic turning point. What began as frustration over unchecked corruption and political arrogance turned into one of the largest youth-led uprisings our nation has seen in decades.
For years, our leaders crossed their limits. They acted for themselves, not for the people. When citizens—especially the youth—finally raised their voices, instead of listening, the government silenced them. They banned social media under the pretense of “registration” and “patriotism,” claiming it was for national security. But every Nepali knew the truth: the ban was never about patriotism. It was about control.
The Spark of Anger
On October 7, peaceful protests turned into tragedy. Twenty bright young students—Nepal’s future—were killed. Hundreds more were wounded. These were not rioters, not criminals, but young people who dared to dream of a Nepal free from corruption. Their only crime was courage.
The next day, on October 8, the city of Kathmandu burned with grief and rage. Students and ordinary citizens set fire to government buildings, party offices, and the homes of leaders. These flames were not just physical—they were the flames of years of betrayal, the fire of a generation’s broken trust.
The Group Effect: How Outrage Becomes a Movement
What we are witnessing is not just politics—it is psychology. When people gather in large groups, emotions amplify. At a protest, a concert, or a political rally, our hearts beat faster. Tears flow easily. The desire to belong, to be part of something greater, overwhelms individual reasoning.
Social media magnifies this effect. Outrage spreads like wildfire, igniting emotions across borders and timelines. What was once an individual’s pain becomes the collective voice of thousands. This can inspire us to fight for justice—but it can also be manipulated by those in power.
History teaches us that demagogues thrive on this group effect. They warm up crowds with shared values, use loaded words like justice and patriotism, and stir panic and urgency. They rely on emotion, not solutions. Their goal is not to solve corruption but to maintain control.
That is why in times like these, our greatest defense is not only our courage but also our clarity of thought. We must protect our independent reasoning, even as we march together.
Nepal at the Crossroads
Today, Nepal is at a crossroads. The resignation of the Prime Minister and the lifting of the social media ban are not the end of the struggle—they are only the beginning. The fight is not against apps or platforms, but against the disease of corruption that has crippled our nation for decades.
The blood of our students should not be in vain. Their sacrifice must awaken us to build a Nepal where leadership means service, not self-interest.
A Message to Gen Z
To Nepal’s Gen Z—the generation of courage—you are not just protesting for today; you are shaping tomorrow. Your anger is valid. Your grief is real. But let your energy become constructive fire, not destructive flames.
Rage can burn buildings, but wisdom builds nations. Remember the words of Gandhi:
“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”
Channel your unity into vision. Demand accountability, demand transparency, demand leaders who serve the people—not their pockets. Do not allow demagogues to hijack your outrage. Let your protests be guided not just by emotion but by clarity, strategy, and wisdom.
Because Nepal does not need another revolution that ends in ashes. Nepal needs a transformation that leads to light.
✨ Final Thought
The flames of October will be remembered. But what matters most is what we build from the ashes. If we guard our reasoning, resist manipulation, and channel our collective strength toward building institutions of integrity, then this moment will not just be another protest—it will be the rebirth of Nepal.
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