An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters

[UnderTheMistletoe]

This was recently shared with me. I thought I would share it here as it provides such perspective about our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. It's true for all of us. I hope you take something from it

AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
by Portia Nelson
I

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in.
I am lost ... I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes me forever to find a way out.

II

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place
but, it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

III

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in ... it's a habit.
my eyes are open
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

IV

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

V

I walk down another street.​

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[xyzabc33]

Very thot provoking. Thank you for sharing.

 

[MushyMushy]

That's my life in a nutshell.

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

That's my life in a nutshell.

I think that's why it's so powerful- it's everyone's in some way or another.