Portia Nelson tells a story of roots, relationships and religion that I keep in mind.
It's a tale of how to deal with temptation. It reminds me how to avoid sin, missing the mark.
Chapter One
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 forever to find a way out.
Chapter Two
I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole inthe 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.
Chapter Three
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.
Chapter Four
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter Five
I walk down another street.
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