Autobiography in Five Chapters

I first heard this poem on an audio tape about 18 years ago!  I carried it in my planner for years.  I recently came across it again online and I thought I’d share it with you guys…

 

Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters
© by Portia Nelson (www.mhsanctuary.com/Healing/auto.htm)

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter IV

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

Chapter V

I walk down another street.

 

Love it!!!

Coaching Inquiries: Which chapter best describes your life right now? What could you do to turn the page and start over? Who could assist you to make it so? If you want to explore these questions further, drop me an email.

Namaste,

Sheila