It was my sophomore year, and the month of October, which was lined up with submissions of projects, assignments, and also examination time. Additionally, "Rendezvous," the talent hunt of my school, was just around the corner too. Nevertheless, I perceived it as an opportunity and began to work harder.
During this hectic period, Ms. Jaya, the debate director of my school summoned me to her office as I was just about to head home.
"The Junior Qatar Debate league is approaching, and I need you to train the juniors."
"Why me? Why now?" I contemplated.
The very next day, a team of three debaters approached me to seek assistance. Initially, I supported them by answering all of their queries and giving them a handful of valuable tips. They were …show more content…
Subsequently, I started avoiding him, his emails, and even his calls. I was not proud of my actions, but I assumed I had no other alternative.
“So it is all over now.” I rejoiced.
However, was it? Well, ever since I was in kindergarten, I could not hurt other's feeling. It was as if there lived a “guilt monster” within me who would make me feel guilty for everything that I wrongly accomplished.
Consequently, when I stopped receiving updates from XYZ, guess who decided to wake up. Yes, it was the guilt monster! From feeling joyous for successfully avoiding him, I was now full of guilt. Guilt because I had judged him. Guilt because I had ceased to help a young student when he needed it the most.
It was around 12:30 am when this guilt began hitting my emotions, and I decided to check my Gmail. Surprisingly, there was a mail from him about 14 hours ago and it read "Hi, here is some of my research. Thank you for your valuable time and guidance, I can only imagine how much work you have."
I almost cried.
At this point in time, I realized a couple of things about myself and about life in
During this hectic period, Ms. Jaya, the debate director of my school summoned me to her office as I was just about to head home.
"The Junior Qatar Debate league is approaching, and I need you to train the juniors."
"Why me? Why now?" I contemplated.
The very next day, a team of three debaters approached me to seek assistance. Initially, I supported them by answering all of their queries and giving them a handful of valuable tips. They were …show more content…
Subsequently, I started avoiding him, his emails, and even his calls. I was not proud of my actions, but I assumed I had no other alternative.
“So it is all over now.” I rejoiced.
However, was it? Well, ever since I was in kindergarten, I could not hurt other's feeling. It was as if there lived a “guilt monster” within me who would make me feel guilty for everything that I wrongly accomplished.
Consequently, when I stopped receiving updates from XYZ, guess who decided to wake up. Yes, it was the guilt monster! From feeling joyous for successfully avoiding him, I was now full of guilt. Guilt because I had judged him. Guilt because I had ceased to help a young student when he needed it the most.
It was around 12:30 am when this guilt began hitting my emotions, and I decided to check my Gmail. Surprisingly, there was a mail from him about 14 hours ago and it read "Hi, here is some of my research. Thank you for your valuable time and guidance, I can only imagine how much work you have."
I almost cried.
At this point in time, I realized a couple of things about myself and about life in