Last night, I turned on the tv and watched the faces of Parisians as they dealt with a truly vicious tragedy. Paris was the target of a horrendous terrorist attack. Even now as I type this, tears are welling up in my eyes.
I will refrain from talking about the details, partly because that is not what I want this blog to be about, and partly because I do not think I can handle it. Just know that the details are something we would all rather not think about.
I am shocked. To me, it is reminiscent of 9/11 on our home turf. All I could think of was that this is what the rest of the world must have felt like on September 11, 2001 for the US. It is painful, whether you are from France, USA, or any other country in the world.
Obama said it best in his statement when he called it an attack on all of humanity. Killing innocent people just to instill fear and panic, and to push a personal agenda is one of the worst things you can do. These terrorists are literally stripping themselves of their humanity and thoughtlessly ending lives. It takes a true psychopath to be able to do that.
My biggest concern is that in light of this disaster, there have been people immediately using this attack to back their own agendas. Whether it is to wage a World War on ISIS, or to say things like "I told you so" when it comes to Syria. WHY?!?!?! Over 100 people just died. Thousands are not safe, and who knows how many supporters of the terrorist group are still in France? The lack of humanity in the world is astounding. Have some heart. Think of the victims. Just because you are not there does not mean that this will not affect you. We very well could be next. I have the news on now, and ISIS is claiming responsibility, and there's rumor of them saying it is just the beginning. Open your hearts.
As this unfolded last night, I cried. My heart just broke. But how LUCKY I am. As I cried my Fiancé wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. One of my best friends was texting with me about the details. I have a roof over my head, food on my table, and a loving family. Perhaps I cannot understand these attacks because of the fact that I am so blessed. I cannot understand that kind of hatred. I cannot understand that kind of violence.
The thing that we need to remember now is to LOVE. We have been in France's position, and we know what it feels like. Our hearts need to open to the universe and we need to practice kindness. When something like this happens, ripples go out in the universe. Cracks begin to form in the bubble that we think we have. This could all be gone in a second, so why waste life trying to point blame or feel hate?
Do not fear these attackers. That is what they want. Feel bad for them. Pity them. They do not feel love, and that is such a sad thing. They cannot comprehend what we know as a normal life. It is pitiful and pathetic that they decide to use their own hate and sadness to fuel such a terrible cause.
I also hope that everyone knows about Beirut where there were 2 suicide bombings just a day before Paris. Our world needs a band aide right now. And that bandaide is love.
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