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Portia Nelson
“I am not a piece of jewelry to be worn so that others will admire you. If you choose to continue … you must also remember that when jewelry is displayed … it can be stolen.”
― Portia Nelson, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery

Portia Nelson
“Any day of the week I would choose to be "out" with others and in touch with myself... then to be "in" with others and out of touch with myself.”
― Portia Nelson
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Portia Nelson
“I hope that what you are after is an exchange … not a reaction.”
― Portia Nelson, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery

“If you’re a real alcoholic or addict, you will stop using some day; it’s better to be alive when it happens.”
― Bill Pittman, Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven

Portia Nelson
“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.

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

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