Raman Nepali -- an inspirational educator and author -- has been generously committed to the growth of Nepali society. He is directly indulged in community-based works through training and capacity building programs on leadership and personality development. In the course of his nearly two decades of experiences as an educator and trainer, he has trained a myriad of diverse groups including corporates to less privileged groups in the remote and rural areas of Nepal.
Originally from Okhaldhunga, he had a tough time adapting to the lifestyle of Kathmandu until he started acknowledging his strengths. Having authored four books on motivation, the power of thinking and inspirational learning, he currently is the founder of PF Foundation, Lalitpur.
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In conversation with My City’s Sonam Lama, Nepali shared the challenges and experience he has had to face as an inspirational educator and trainer.
Why did you choose to work as an inspirational educator?
We are so much occupied by our priorities that we forget to pay attention to tiny details in life. Growing up, I was intrigued by the idea of the finding purpose and motive of life, and the factors that contribute to an individual's wellbeing and successful living. I wanted to learn more about the challenges that existed in personal, professional and social strata of the human life. All these subjects started grabbing my interest in the course of struggling as a fire safety product seller in Kathmandu. I further acknowledged that feeling motivated feeds one's thoughts and the more you enhance your thought process, the more it is reflected in your actions. Therefore, delivering healthy expression and chats through training or any other tangible medium was important. I further started gaining knowledge on physical and spiritual science and shaped my way in the respective path.
There are only a handful of inspirational educators in Nepal. Do you think it’s necessary to have more of such educators?
Like the need for understanding and acquiring knowledge have no limitation, delivering education and awareness in appropriate places determines the welfare of the entire society. To lead a healthy and happy life is our natural right, but if we take a closer look, there are numerous hurdles that hinder us from living a contented life. At one of my visits to Kalikot, I found the sight of the school principal, punishing young pupils very upsetting. Many schools today promote rote learning, such a system limit the ability, and creativity of students. The ability to know their strengths and priorities are enhanced when an individual is provided with the liberation to learn and understand at one's own will.
What are the challenges that you have to face at work?
Although meditative and psychological therapies are two parts of training; the willingness to bring out positivity depends on how you observe things. This is where I feel the training lacks. Furthermore, many times, such training on stress management and leadership are misinterpreted, and hastily generalized and dealt with doubt. Changing such views increases the challenges at work.
What differences do you find while training in the rural and urban settings of the country?
I conduct training in both the rural and urban areas of Nepal. Our programs address the demands of certain groups. Therefore, we organize training depending on the need of the community. As a trainer, I feel there is an imbalance in the growth of our communities. In urban areas, the awareness level is relatively higher. However, the urban populace isn't as productive. In the rural areas, the low level of awareness restrains the people from fully contributing to their community. Nevertheless, the inquisitiveness is higher in the rural demography.
