During these sad and difficult times for the country, I wanted to share some positive thoughts.

1. First, heartfelt condolences to the lost lives and suffering victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please donate whatever you can and spread the word. https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/ 
2. We have faced several disasters in the past- earthquakes, floods, landslides, multiple revolutions and internal conflicts. We have always overcome. We shall again. This will take some time, but we will come out stronger, better, more prepared, having learned our lessons.  
3. Let’s give the government a chance to work. Let’s not spread fake news and rumours and hatred. This is the time to support the government. If the government fails, we can criticize later. 
4. We have witnessed some bad people trying to take advantage of this disaster for personal gains. These bad apples exist everywhere. But the overwhelming majority have shown what humanity and Nepali character mean. People are sacrificing their lives and money and resources to save others. Our police and army and rescue workers have displayed unwavering commitment and dedication to protecting lives and helping people. Lay people have done all they can- including donations. The whole non-resident Nepali diaspora is looking for every possible opportunity to help motherland. It’s really heartwarming to see the entire Nepali community come together to get through this cause. I have become overwhelmed witnessing the display of patriotism that has surfaced among us all. Every Nepali, regardless of caste, socioeconomic status, religion, geography, occupation is unified for a common purpose- save lives, help the victims, and rebuild the nation.
5. It’s also heartwarming to see the love and care for Nepal and Nepali people internationally from across the world. At country level through assistance and relief funds, and at individual level, through our friends and colleagues- the outpouring of love for our nation has been incredibly heartfelt. We have a great nation, that is almost universally loved. Almost no country hates us in the international scale. That’s our biggest strength. With good governance, corruption-free administration, and accountable citizenship, we can really reach greater heights relatively easily versus other comparable nations.
6. This is also a reminder on how ephemeral human existence on earth is. Life is transient, and so is money or prestige. You never know what’s going to happen the next hour and next day, much less next year. Live your life to the fullest. Ignore the energy-sucking trivialities in life that don’t matter on a bigger scale. The only thing certain about life is death (so its pointless to be arrogant, proud, jealous, and evil). Love a lot, get rid of hatred, have fun, appreciate the privileges in life, appreciate the relationships that bring joy to your being, paint the canvas of life whatever way you want, don’t live the life others expect of you, respect elders, love children, laugh with your friends, make memories, call your friends, spend time with your parents and family, do that hike, climb that (literal and figurative) mountain, serve humans, and try to leave this planet a bit better than what they would have been without you in it. 
7. Finally, even if you can’t change the world, you can change yourself. And Yatri by Mahakabi Devkota is a great poem to read (or listen to) specially during these times.