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Standing for What's Right - Yashmeet Kaur

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Channel: Faith Counts · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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ABOUT ME
I grew up in Bucks County, PA. I am finishing up my senior year at Drexel University in Philadelphia. I am studying Technology and Innovation Management and Management Information Systems and I am working as a Business Analyst Technology Intern at Disney this Summer.

I love travelling to tropical places and exploring the beauty that nature has to offer – especially on horseback. I fenced competitively for a few years and I also enjoy MMA. Learning new combat techniques has always been an interest of mine.

Here is an excerpt from a cover story I wrote for my local newspaper a few years ago about my background and interest in combat training:

“At a very young age, I was inspired by the stories of great Sikh warriors. Sikhism is a distinct religion that originated in north India four centuries ago. Sikh warriors fought for an egalitarian society. It is written in our texts that one Sikh warrior alone could fight against an army of 125,000. I was intrigued by their versatile combat style — both physical and mental. I soon became interested in the weaponry and fighting techniques of other cultures, as well. I was 9 when I picked up my first book on Genghis Khan and entered the world of his warriors. At that time I asked my parents for karate lessons. They decided to train, as well.

After receiving our black belts in Kempo, we moved on to mixed martial arts. Some of the arts I was introduced to included: Muay Thai, Jun Fan, jiu-jitsu (my former Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, Wilson Reis, is now a UFC fighter), CSW (combat submission wrestling), Savate (French kickboxing) and kali/silat (Philippine martial arts using swords, daggers, staffs, kali sticks and many other weapons).”

WHY I BELIEVE FAITH COUNTS
Faith empowers us to strive to be the best versions of ourselves. Faith gives us a sense of purpose and the values that were instilled in us, connect us to other each other. Regardless of what religion we follow, faith brings us all together. I believe Faith counts because it encourages us to live an honest life, to be grateful for what has been given to us. It encourages selfless service and the desire to help all of mankind.

CORE BELIEFS OF MY FAITH
Sikhism, at it’s very core, is about love. It’s about seeing the Divine in every living being and treating them with the utmost respect – even our adversaries. It’s about advocating for those who can’t advocate for themselves and sharing what we have with those that are less fortunate. As Sikhs, standing up for human rights, gender equality, justice, and respecting all faiths are in our core. Throughout our history, both Sikh men and woman have sacrificed their lives in battlefields and lead armies to defend oppressed communities. As a young woman, I found that very empowering.

Here are some core concepts and what they meant to me:

To live an honest life – To me this means that I have to work hard and not let greed dictate my decisions or the path my career takes but instead examine my personal values and how my those decisions can positively impact the lives of others.

Giving to those in need before serving yourself – As Sikhs we are required to give at the very least 1/10th of our time and money to help mankind.

To be in constant remembrance of the Divine – For me this means to be fully aware of everything that I have been blessed with and to realize that everything in our life is temporary. I feel that it is vital to be present and grateful for each moment and each breath.

To have a balance with spirituality and temporal power – Spirituality is very important as a Sikh but we must also thrive in society. In order to advocate for others and try to help mankind, we must first be able to carry ourselves.

As a practicing Sikh, having an identity that makes me stand out can be daunting at times but it has been and still is a beautiful journey of patience, love, acceptance, and discipline.

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