People are often looking for a simple solution to the problems they face in life.
This short story, written by Portia Nelson, remains one of the easiest to understand metaphors I have ever seen.
It has such profound implications for those who decide to make application
of the powerful truth it contains.
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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.
