Rev. Fr. (Dr) Stephen Touthang holds inspiring session with the teachers and students of Loyola Higher Secondary School (LHSS) in Kiphire town.
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DIMAPUR — Renowned motivational speaker and musician, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Stephen Touthang, held an inspiring session with the teachers and students of Loyola Higher Secondary School (LHSS) in Kiphire town on Friday.
An update from the school stated that the event featured both a captivating musical performance and a powerful motivational talk aimed at guiding students towards their future aspirations. It stated that Dr. Touthang engaged Class 10 and Class 12 students in a motivational session, focusing on the critical role of education in achieving one’s dreams.
He challenged the students with a fundamental question: "What is the most important duty of a student?" It stated that his unequivocal answer emphasised studying, directly linking academic effort to the realisation of life goals. He stressed that a lack of dedication to studies often reflects an absence of dreams or purpose.
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In a thought-provoking segment, he encouraged students to identify their "enemy." He defined this not as a person in the conventional sense, but "any person or material that disturbs, distracts or disconnects you from your study." He cautioned that even a close friend could inadvertently become an obstacle if they lead one to waste time, control their actions or deter them from their academic pursuits. Asserting that hard work is the cornerstone for success, he urged students to cultivate clear dreams and dedicate their time relentlessly to achieving them.
The academic achievements of Dr. Touthang included a Doctorate in Education from Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh; multiple Master's degrees in English, Education and Sociology and an M. Ed. He has also cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Besides, he has specialised in teachers' effectiveness training (TET) and conducts orientation programmes for educators. He has penned six books including "Substance Abuse," "Dare to Dream," "Career Planning Resources," "The Illuminati and the Music Industry," "Meta-Siazing," and "Pedagogy of English Language."
In his advice to the young audience, he recommended that romantic relationships be postponed until educational and career dreams are fulfilled.
Prior to his visit at Loyola, Fr. Stephen also held similar programme at St. John School, Kiusam, and Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Pungro, where he demonstrated his musical talent and conducted motivational sessions for both students and teachers.
It stated that his visit left a lasting impression, reinforcing the importance of diligent study and unwavering focus on one’s aspirations.