Gagan K Thind

Learner.

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

Leaving this here, as my daily note-to-self reminder. Forever grateful for @sikhprof, his words, and especially his book The Light We Give.

[Simran Jeet Singh @simran]

The first step to tap into our capacity for unconditional love is accepting that this potential resides within you. Achieving an elevated form of love isn't something that we suddenly fall into - it's opening yourself up to the possibility that we all have the capacity for more.

[Navyug Saffuwalia @navyuggill]

Looking forward to speaking about my book with folks at UBC in Vancouver next week
@stanfordpress

[James Clear @JamesClear]

People often think that something "far off" will make them happy. That moving to a new place or getting a different job or meeting someone new will change how they feel. But happiness will always be withheld if you believe it is somewhere else. The secret is to find happiness in the people and places that are close to you. See the beauty in the things that are nearby.

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

I remember this magnificent poem annually. May I continue to remember and apply Guru Nanak's words daily. #HappyGurpurab

[Navyug Saffuwalia @navyuggill]

Still the most poignant attempt to grasp the asli tasveer of Guru Nanak.

https://t.co/c2zEqLIDNO

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

@navyuggill Ditto. I remember this magnificent poem annually.

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

Heading to 🎉 cheer on your favorite @berkeleyhalf runner this weekend? Prepare for closures, detours, & parking restrictions: https://t.co/sj00Q5dwCy

🗺️ See course map: https://t.co/Cmud9mbWjz

🛑 View closure schedule: https://t.co/0ahx4LJNhS

[Sindya Bhanoo @sindyabhanoo]

Applying to MFA programs this year? Please consider Oregon State's wonderful 2-year funded program (fiction, non-fiction, poetry)! We are holding a Zoom info session on Monday 10/23 @ 4pm PST. Ask us anything you wish:

https://t.co/VYjvZ8gja4

[Sikh Coalition @sikh_coalition]

THREAD: The @sikh_coalition is troubled by last week’s announcement of a new "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain Congressional Caucus." Our statement, released with @Hindus4HR and other key allies, is below and here: https://t.co/bXyET3VF2I

[Arjun Sethi @arjunsethi81]

Modi/BJP have 150,000 social media workers on staff to spread “inflammatory, often false & bigoted material on an industrial scale.”

They incite hate violence against Muslims & others, viciously troll Modi critics & spread the Hindu nationalist agenda.

https://t.co/ZWh3SMQvky

[Rep. Ilhan Omar @Ilhan]

The allegations that Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Niijar was assassinated by the Indian government are deeply concerning. The US must fully support the Canadian investigation.

We are also requesting a briefing on whether there are similar operations in the United States.

[Arjun Sethi @arjunsethi81]

The Biden administration needs to publicly reassure Sikhs living in America.

“I was told that there was a threat on my life…they told me to move to a safe location if I could and to stay away from locations where I could be easily tracked.”

https://t.co/UAppd53kZm

[Simran Jeet Singh @simran]

Mayor Ravi Bhalla is a man of integrity and strong leadership.

That’s exactly what New Jersey needs right now.

[Amar Shergill Californiawala @AmarShergillCA]

Run, @RaviBhalla, run! Now, more than ever, Sikhs need representation in Congress. It's long past past time to send one of our own to DC and Ravi would be a fine Representative. Let's get this done, New Jersey! #HobokenProud #CaliforniaVibes

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

So inspiring.

[Skipping Sikh MBE @SikhSkipping]

Completed my 4th full marathon yesterday at the age of 75 and I love running! I met so many inspiring people and despite it being really hot 🥵 we all supported one another and crossed the finishing line. Blessed and grateful always 🙏🏽👍🏼🙌🏽

[David Davis MP @DavidDavisMP]

The Prime Minister should use the G20 Summit in India to demand the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British man arbitrarily detained in India for six years and who has suffered torture at the hands of police.
https://t.co/wwzQII9cQY

[The.Ink, from Anand Giridharadas @AnandWrites]

We should cover the climate crisis with the same wall-to-wall intensity as we cover the hurricanes it helps cause.

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

Woo hoo! One step at a time.

[Amar Shergill Californiawala @AmarShergillCA]

Re #SB403, it's so important to remember that in addition to courageous inspiring sponsor @aishabbwahab and co-sponsor @DrJasmeetBains, we recognize 'yes' votes like @Ash_Kalra @alex_lee that were under intense pressure from opponents but supported the bill on the Assembly floor.

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

The Silent Pandemics

1. We don't eat real food.

2. We don't exercise.

3. We sit at desks and then come home to sit on couches.

4. We numb our emotions with food, drugs & alcohol, which makes the emotions come back even worse.

5. We decided that the sun is dangerous for our health.

6. We don't allow ourselves to be bored anymore.

7. We created a pill for every ill.

8. We've decided that being entertained is more important than living.

9. We have a constant connection to our devices but no connection to ourselves & our communities.

10. We eat too many calories but not enough nutrition.

11. Testosterone levels are declining and some people think that’s a good thing.

12. Some scientists promote sugary cereals to be more nutritious than eggs and beef.

13. We believe our feelings are facts.

14. We want to cancel others we disagree with and people who hang around others we disagree with.

15. Pharma companies are second to tech companies in marketing spend to consumers.

16. We trade our sleep for more social media time, which messes up our sleep even more.

17. We are mentally unhealthy because we're physically unhealthy.

18. There's a health food section in the grocery store when it should be where the whole foods are.

19. We get exposed to the extremes on social media and think they are the reality we live in.

20. People watch mainstream news to keep us informed when they’re incentivized to keep us angry & scared.

21. We put focus too much on money & status and not enough on health, family & community.

I don't have all the answers but I believe that we can live better lives by doing the opposite of this list.

Take action. Be proactive.

[Gagan K Thind @gagant]

@navyuggill An open library, what every Sikh institution (including gurdwaras) need!

[ANNE LAMOTT @ANNELAMOTT]

We, the tired anxious incompetent denizens of Twittex,
celebrate the innovation of dear leader Elmo Moose.

[Pieter Friedrich @FriedrichPieter]

Mr. @elonmusk to #Modi: “So we can make money with you?”

Modi: “Of course!”

Elon: “What about your crackdowns on Twitter in India?”

Modi: “We only crackdown on my critics. Trust me, my bhakts are where the money’s at.”

Elon: “Cool. So we can make money?”

Modi: “Crores.”

Elon: “Does that mean lots?”

Modi: “Bigger than my 56-inch chest.”

Elon: “I’m a fan of Modi!”

Modi: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We all get rich!”

Elon: “Even your critics?”

Modi: “They won’t be around to use it. Trust me.”

Elon: “Sounds good.”

#ModiNotWelcome