WebWe have always loved poem by Portia Nelson, “There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk,” and feel it epitomizes the Stages of Change. At ISF’s request, graphic artist, Peter Camburn, took the poem and created color and design to go with it. Click here to see the poster. The stages of … WebIndividuals, therapy groups, twelve-step programs, and the self-help community around the world have embraced the late Portia Nelson’s brilliant There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk. Warm, wise, and funny, her seminal poem “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” is a treasured and often-quoted motto for anyone seeking to better themselves and ...
A Poem by Portia Nelson: Autobiography in Five Chapters
WebFeb 28, 2013 · 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 me 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 WebPortia Nelson Lyrics. “I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I am lost... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. I walk down the same ... thws moodle
Portia Nelson - Wikipedia
WebFeb 16, 2011 · ~ Portia Nelson ~ (There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk) 5 Stages of Change 1) Pre-contemplative Stage. (“I can’t see the problem”). Person tends to blame genetics or external factors and to feel hopeless. 2) Contemplative Stage. (“I feel stuck” “Someday it will get better”). Person can feel both anxiety and/or excitement in this stage. WebTHERE'S A HOLE IN MY SIDEWALK... A Poem by Portia Nelson: Autobiography in Five Chapters 1) I walk down the street.....There is a deep hole in the sidewalk Webcollection of poems and truisms by the late Portia Nelson. Designed to inspire self discovery, There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk includes stirring poems that gently lead readers to embrace a more authentic self. Individuals, therapy groups, the self-help community, and twelve-step programs around the world have embraced this classic book. thws microsoft