Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters

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.