Jean Jullien

A week has passed since the attacks on Paris and I feel a bit remiss for not mentioning it. Not that changing a profile image or posting a blog makes any difference in the world but I do think a lot about it. My heart goes out to everyone involved - both directly and indirectly. So much has happened in a week it's hard to imagine. I've seen and read many great thoughts on the subject but this little snippet from Jed hit home the most:

Lifehack: if you err on the side of loving people and taking care of the defenseless, you'll probably be on the right side of history. Also, you'll be the kind of person who loves people and takes care of the defenseless.

It's in reference to this article and the controversy surrounding allowing refugees into our country* but it's sound life advice in general. Suicide bombers certainly aren't living by that ethos just as much as anyone refusing the helpless isn't living by it.

Long story short, be kind, be safe.

* I, personally, would not call it a controversy. Clearly, helping people is something we should do and these people are wrong.