There was a time in my life when I felt like Harry, sort of paralyzed by the inertia of my life, not a clue how to jump-start it. I guess that some people in those circumstances pull themselves out by the bootstraps, or at least make a change or two that proves to be the catalyst to getting out of their slump. But for Harry (and myself), it was fate that sort of stepped in and gave the kick in the arse. Still up to him what to do with it, I guess, but his needs and desires formed his response to the new revelations in his life. It really can happen. As for waiting for something to happen, well, it gets tiresome, and I suppose for some people it never really does happen, so a risky thing to wait for. Probably safer and wiser to make your own destiny, or at least try to nudge it in the right direction.
I'm glad you ended up reading the story, and I appreciate so much your unique and thoughtful comment. I hope things in your life do fall together for you, though. :)