There's a Hole in My Sidewalk

I read this beautiful piece of inspirational writing a decade or so ago and I chanced upon it while going through my old stuff today.   This is the story of Portia Nelson's Life in 5 short chapters.

There's a Hole in My Sidewalk

by Portia Nelson

Chapter 1

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 2

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.

Bit it isn't my fault.

It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter 3

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 4

I walk down the same street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I walk around it.

Chapter 5

I walk down another street.
I just thought I'd post and share this while we do our own reflection this Holy Week.   Wherever chapter you may find yourself in right now, just know that there is always a Supreme Being out there who will show you the way out of your hole and guide you as you walk down another street.  Have a meaningful holy week everyone!