I was taking an amazing yoga class at Yoga to the People in NYC (www.yogatothepeople.com), and the teacher read this poem at the end of class. I thought I'd share it with you. It's interesting how it comes up for me in my life. Before you read it, all I want to tell you is not to get discouraged if you're in a place where you feel like you are only on Chapter 1 or 2. Likewise, don't get down on yourself if you feel like you are regressing and repeatedly go back to Chapter 1. I recently read that regression doesn't actually exist. It sometimes comes in the form of a standstill/plateau, or it might feel like, after taking 3 steps forward, you've taken 2 steps back. But regression doesn't actually exist, and if we keep this forward motion in our minds at all times, I think we will all be much more satisfied with ourselves.
There's a Hole in My Sidewalk
by Portia Nelson
Chapter One
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 Two
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter Three
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 Four
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter Five
I walk down another street
Recommended Reading:
The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
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XO,
Devyn
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