Manager of Interpretation Translation Services with Primary Health One. As Bhuwan Pyakurel and his He emphasizes to his children family live their lives today, there are certain practices and values that guide their daily living. The family practices meditation and yoga which include getting up in the early hours of the morning. In addition, they enjoy spending time with their extended family in Pennsylvania, going out in nature and follows politics across the United States and the Middle East. “My son and I love watching birds fly… in the sky, ants move… around in the creek side, jumping up and down on the logs, throwing small rocks and stones in the water, smelling different plants, and counting leaves…” he said. Never forgetting his past, he encourages his family to appreciate the food on one’s plate and to think of all the components that went into making each and every meal. He also discusses politics with them. that life is short. It is important to have fun. Another value he shares with his family is to live 100% and if you lose accept the defeat and immediately realize that the other side is correct. His children, Dev and Aditi attend Reynoldsburg City Schools. Dev takes part in cub scouts and karate, and has an interest in writing and sports such as basketball and hockey. Aditi is an avid reader and enjoys the going to the library. “the library is her heart and soul,” he said. She also has great interest in her father’s political journey. Pyakurel refers to September 2015, the day he became a US Citizen, as a momentous occasion in his life, perhaps even a day when struggle, determination, and appreciation all came together. He recalls that when the government of Bhutan forced him out “we were less than human.” However, in September 2015, when he became a citizen, “I felt that I am a real human being… I feel I am part of society… I am thankful for this nation and will remain forever.” Lauren M. Shiman is a communications graduate of Ohio University. She is a frequent contributor to Reynoldsburg Magazine OFFICIAL RAIDER WEAR 10 Reynoldsburg Magazine • Spring, 2020
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