Falling into the Same Hole
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 takes 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… but, My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my responsibility. I get out immediately.
IV. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.
V. I walk down another street.
