The World feels numb
I was born and brought up in London, I love London - it's still very much my spiritual home. And today, everything feels numb and unreal.
I am really pleased to report that PipSqueak is ok. I know that my sister is fine, but I've heard nothing from loads of my school friends who work in/around the City. Mobile phones don't get through, and the thrill and dread is huge.
In my life I've heard two IRA bombs go off, I've had the bank I worked in raided by an armed robber, both my brother and sister have been mugged. It would be a lie to say it doesn't instil fear. It does. But this is the time for us to realise what we've got. We will not be cowed by these people. I honestly feel sorry for them. Sorry that they cannot enjoy the little joys in life that we take for granted - they cannot or they would not exact in this way.
Work was strange this morning. I'd just been rushing to help a client in absolutely dire straits, when I heard. I broke down in tears when I found out my sister was ok, the even terrible state of my client felt as nothing to life and death. As news began to filter through that other peoples loved ones were ok, the relief was palpable. There were hugs and little huddles of people milling around. . The air felt heavy with shock and concern - and then disgust.And yet are clients needs are desperate and immediate. Whatever else, life goes on.
There is nothing you can say for people with so little humanity, with so little concern for people's lives. The only thing I can think is, I care. And I will continue to care whatever. I want a better society and I will continue to work for the beliefs so alien to these terrorists - a fairer, more just society where people can speak out for what they believe, withut fear. I believe.
The thing is about all these attacks, it's chance who's victim or isn't. The person who is late and missed their train, is matched by the person who decided to get into work early - or who decided to make their annual trip into town. It's random. But it can be very, very final. I am hoping to hear from my friends soon. I don't care if they have to stay in their offices all night - or for the next week. I just want them to be ok.
I am really pleased to report that PipSqueak is ok. I know that my sister is fine, but I've heard nothing from loads of my school friends who work in/around the City. Mobile phones don't get through, and the thrill and dread is huge.
In my life I've heard two IRA bombs go off, I've had the bank I worked in raided by an armed robber, both my brother and sister have been mugged. It would be a lie to say it doesn't instil fear. It does. But this is the time for us to realise what we've got. We will not be cowed by these people. I honestly feel sorry for them. Sorry that they cannot enjoy the little joys in life that we take for granted - they cannot or they would not exact in this way.
Work was strange this morning. I'd just been rushing to help a client in absolutely dire straits, when I heard. I broke down in tears when I found out my sister was ok, the even terrible state of my client felt as nothing to life and death. As news began to filter through that other peoples loved ones were ok, the relief was palpable. There were hugs and little huddles of people milling around. . The air felt heavy with shock and concern - and then disgust.And yet are clients needs are desperate and immediate. Whatever else, life goes on.
There is nothing you can say for people with so little humanity, with so little concern for people's lives. The only thing I can think is, I care. And I will continue to care whatever. I want a better society and I will continue to work for the beliefs so alien to these terrorists - a fairer, more just society where people can speak out for what they believe, withut fear. I believe.
The thing is about all these attacks, it's chance who's victim or isn't. The person who is late and missed their train, is matched by the person who decided to get into work early - or who decided to make their annual trip into town. It's random. But it can be very, very final. I am hoping to hear from my friends soon. I don't care if they have to stay in their offices all night - or for the next week. I just want them to be ok.