Almond Joy

The coveted Almond Joy is my favorite candy bar.  It has the only three things one needs in a candy bar:  Chocolate, coconut, and almonds.  The mixture of the ingredients creates a taste so unique and satisfying, one is never enough.  The rival of the Almond Joy is its brother/rival, the Mounds.  In its own right Mounds is a great candy bar.  For those who are allergic to nuts and prefer dark chocolate it is a godsend, allowing these people to get the satisfaction of chocolate and coconut, even if the almonds are not present.  I must however stand firm on my opinion that in the family of Almond Joy and Mounds, Mounds is in fact the red-headed step child.  It does not live up to the expectations that its sibling has created.  Mounds included, the only way a candy bar can be better than an Almond Joy is to in fact be an Almond Joy. 

Judgement

Throughout my life I have been a very judgmental person.  I judge people for any and every reason I can find (quietly to myself of course).  The thing I have learned about judgment of others is that it really is a reflection of my own fears and insecurities.  I feel that by judging someone, I can effectively separate myself from the people or behaviors that I am afraid would embarrass me or make me feel inadequate.  This of course is complete nonsense, as judgment is reserved for God alone.  I am learning to notice when I am judging and working on correcting the behavior inside my head.  Judgment of others is a defense mechanism that has served me well, but needs to be dismissed from my behavior.