Hi, everyone,
I wanted to pass this along in case anyone else is struggling with repeated patterns (self-sabotaging thoughts, behaviours, reactions, impulses, etc.) like I am. I like this (found it on a website); it encourages me and honors/validates my struggles:
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Autobiography in Five Short Chapters - by Portia Nelson
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 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...but,
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.
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Love to all, Violet
PS Still sick with the flu (?) so not posting much....
