Portia Nelson wrote a poem I wanted to share. It pretty much describes my struggle with alcohol; the pitfalls and anguish I experienced as I repeatedly relapsed and HOW, when I became Honesty Open-minded and Willing with myself and others, Life started moving in the right direction. Today I’m walking down a different street on a great course. G.O.D. has worked miracles in my life. Today I know freedom from bondage to a bottle and for that am extremely grateful.
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.
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 me a long time to get out.
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.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
I walk down another street.”
― Portia Nelson, There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery
Comments on: "Walking Down A New Street" (4)
Oh yes, remember hearing this story when I used to attend al-anon. It so depicts the old adage, “you can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results.” Thanks for sharing this with others.
You sure can’t, Lori. It’s just insanity. Thank YOU for reading and commenting. 🙂
That is Beautiful! I am on the same road!
Thanks Krista ! I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. Happy trails 🙂