TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

I discovered this great insight some years ago and thought of it often, especially when I realized the occasions I was compromising MYSELF with justification and excuses.  

This "autobiography" popped up again the other day when I was looking through some of my files.   I came to the conclusion that it needed a larger audience.

Thought provoking, to say the least. Maybe it rings true with you, as well.

AUTOBIOPRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS

by Portia Nelson

1

I walk down the street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I am lost ... I am helpless.

It isn't my fault.

It takes me forever to find a way out.

11

 walk down the same street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I pretend I don't see it.

1 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.

111

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 1 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.