Rains of Paris.

With all of the things that went down on 11/13 we have a choice to make. Each and every one of us. Actually choices. Do we cower in fear, jumping at shadows and the sounds of rain? Or do we see what the evil of extremism creates? Do we choose to look at ourselves, and see the impact that our actions have on each other? Do we see that we, at the individual level can change the world? We need to see what we do, see how it affects people. We have more things in common, than we have differences.
Religion, is a large part of the problem. The followers of Islam, and Christianity, have been at each others throats for the last 1,000 years. It's time to put that aside. It's time to get over yourselves. It's time to be the religions of PEACE AND LOVE that you SAY YOU ARE. The extremists on each side, need to be shunned loudly, publicly, and with your full being. Both religions are part of the same family. The Abrahamic religions, founded by his descendants. The Bible, and the Quran hold much of the same information. Both religions preach peace, love, and understanding. To both, Jerusalem is a holy city. Both, claim to preach peace and love, it's time to show it.
We need more peace, love, and understanding in this world. Paris, was the result of a severe lack of these things on a major scale. It was the result of extremism. Extremism is the modern day plague, it IS a mental illness, and if there is a way to treat it, it needs treated. I am choosing to keep living my life, yes I may be more aware of things, and how those actions may affect those around me. I will defend myself, and those I love. There is a difference between aggression, and defense.
I have friends in to many places across the world to not worry a little, and hope for their safety day to day. I am going to hug my fiancé a little tighter, talk to the kids a little more, and tell my friends I love them. I am going to listen to more music, and on the whole. I am going to live a little more. I am going to stand up for what I think is right, but I'm not going to jam my truth down anyone else's throat. That's the way it should always be. I live my life, by my choices, and accept the fact that you have made yours. A belief I will continue to hold, everyone's religious views, or lack there of, are theirs, and are no one else's business. As long as you're a good person, and you like me. I'll like you too. I don't tell you all this often. To my friends, and my family I love you.