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Let's Talk About Reality: A Personal Reflection

By Bodh Raj Lamsal
18 December 2015

In a world filled with distractions, it’s easy to lose ourselves in the endless cycle of social media, status updates, and the images we project to others. We post pictures, engage in discussions, and present an edited version of our lives for the world to see. But behind those pictures and conversations, many of us find ourselves searching for something deeper — the meaning of life, the purpose of our existence. I find myself at that point today.

The Search for Meaning

Why did we come into this beautiful world? It’s a question that has perplexed humanity for generations. And yet, in the hustle of daily life, it’s a question we often push to the side, choosing instead to focus on the superficial. I’ve posted countless pictures on Facebook, engaged in endless chats, and shared my thoughts on social media, but now I’m asking myself — what’s the real purpose behind all of it? What am I truly seeking?

In the process of reflecting, I’ve realized something profound: It’s very easy to give advice to others, to tell people what they should or shouldn’t do. But when it comes to truly understanding oneself, the task becomes infinitely more difficult. And that’s where the real work begins.

Knowing Oneself: The Hardest Task

For years, I’ve been doing the easier task — offering advice, telling others what’s right and wrong, guiding people on what they should do in their lives. But now, I’ve decided it’s time to embark on the most difficult task: knowing myself.

If I don’t like people who drink and drive, why should I tolerate such behavior in myself? If I disapprove of those who deceive others, then the only way to live with integrity is to ensure that I, too, am free of deception. It’s one thing to identify flaws in others; it’s another thing entirely to turn the mirror on oneself and face those same flaws within.

Living with Integrity

Life becomes meaningful when we align our actions with our values. If I believe that honesty, kindness, and responsibility are virtues to be upheld, then I must hold myself accountable to those same standards. It’s easy to point fingers and judge others, but true growth happens when we start living in accordance with the values we preach.

The Challenge of Choosing the Hard Path

I’ve come to realize that the hardest task is to do what you truly believe is right. It’s easy to talk about what we should do, but it’s incredibly hard to consistently live up to those ideals. That’s why I’ve decided to choose the hard path. It’s time to stop telling others how they should live their lives and start focusing on my own personal growth.

I’m ready to make that choice, to take on the difficult challenge of becoming the person I aspire to be. Yes, it’s hard. It’s much easier to live passively, to go with the flow, and to make excuses for not living authentically. But the hard path is where true fulfillment lies.

Conclusion: Start with Yourself

As I write this on 18 December 2015, I find myself on the cusp of a new journey — a journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. I no longer want to be the person who simply talks about what’s right. I want to live what’s right. I want my actions to reflect my values.

To everyone reading this, I invite you to join me on this difficult journey. It’s not about being perfect, and it’s not about achieving some idealized version of ourselves overnight. It’s about the commitment to try, to continuously strive to align our lives with our values.

The hardest task isn’t giving advice to others. The hardest task is taking responsibility for ourselves, confronting our weaknesses, and making the conscious decision to live in a way that reflects our true selves. Let’s choose the hard path — and let’s start now.

Bodh Raj Lamsal
General Manager, Hospitality Industry
18 December 2015