Harry Larry Strikes Back

"We condemn in others that which we fear most in ourselves"

"When you have a strong emotional reaction to something; pause and ask yourself "why"? Most of the time, the first, logical answer has nothing to do with the real reason"

*keep these quotes in mind as you read*

So I saw Harry Larry again - similar scenario in the library, him talking and hard to ignore. It made me think about why I mentally 'flipped out' at this guy the other day (besides him sitting next to me and yappin' on his phone in a studying sanctuary).

I think I saw a little bit of myself in him...and didn't like it.

It was not so long ago - I was relatively computer illiterate and disillusioned into thinking I had a lot to do because of it (source of undo stress which doesn't allow you to focus on anything else important).

- Out of shape (I was fat, actually), tired of grinding out the hours in the gym (the only way I'd see results).

-Shy, unsure and nervous around women - I couldn't walk across a cafeteria to talk to a girl at a point in time.


I wondered if he was content in his current "situation". If he is, he's better off than I. In my constant pursuit to be 'better than ever', I have grown impatient with myself, and saw a reminder of what I have tried to leave behind (and perhaps seems to be sneaking up on me?)- but subconsciously comparing myself to him didn't do either of us any good.

Its so easy to criticize others, when often times, the problem is within ourselves.

"When your emotions run strong, its easy to react. Take the thought and time to respond effectively instead" - TC Cummings


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JG