It is difficult, no, impossible to be able to get my head around why any human being would want to physically or mentally harm or kill another for any reason but it is even worse knowing that some feel that they have the right to harm or kill those who are innocent.
When the Paris attacks were happening yesterday evening, I was in a state of ignorant bliss and I was enjoying spending time with my friends. The irony is that prior to these attacks, these people were carrying out their days as normal like myself enjoying spending time with their own family and friends. Now, however, these people are mourning, some are injured, and some are dead. Lives have been shattered, torn apart, ruined and ended because of the absolutely disgusting, vile and inhumane acts carried out by people (can I even class them as 'people') I can only describe as scum.
I will be honest, as soon as I found out eventually last night, I tried to block it out. The thought of it petrified me and I wanted to stay ignorant to it all, selfishly. I did become frightened and the thought of having to go to London for my work courses petrified me. This is what these spiteful and careless beings want.
With my opinions on these vile monsters who have done this being said, what has been said is all I will say regarding them. My attention now turns to you. Whoever you are. If you are a kind, good, compassionate human being, I am talking to you.
Please never ever take those you love for granted. Right now, stop reading this and go and give your family a hug and tell them you love them and that you care. Go out for the day with your friends. Don't be scared. Be brave. We are going to prove we are strong and that this behaviour is not something we will bow down to and accept. We all now need to stick together and stand up for what is right and good and that is to truly love and be kind to one another. It is such a simple and effortless thing to do, so why do people drain every last drop of their energy to spread hatred and fear?
Some people have said that changing their Facebook profile picture to the French flag will not help. However, I disagree. It may not physically help those who are in critical conditions or those who are now dead, but it may mentally help those grieving or even those who are in physical pain to know that people all over the world have them in their thoughts and prayers. It is a simple gesture to say we are united, we care, and we will not sit and take this.
I will end this by saying I genuinely am so sorry to those of you who are in pain due to these attacks. I am praying for you and I am thinking about you. Rest in peace those who's lives have been taken. And to the rest of the world (and I am aware more events have been happening globally) I pray for you too.
#PrayersForParis and #PrayersForTheWorld
I hope you are all okay and well. Goodnight, my lovelies. All my love, Megan xxx
