Two WolvesA Cherokee LegendAn old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.” I came across this story in something I was reading and it is a Native Indian story. Truly, beautiful, simple, powerful and frankly it is a statement that I feel stands firm – It can’t be debated what you feed wins. Our thoughts create our life. Our life is a thought a way. What you think is your choice, not an automatic response. I am the master of myself – am I not? Am I not? Acknowledgement to whom ever shared this story, it is still applicable today. Truly, beautiful. Thank you for stopping by to read. Related Post |
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I LOVE this!!! I shared a picture of this a while back after my husband told me about it! I think this is a great story and words to live by!!
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Agree…great story and one to live by
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I loved it after my husband told me about it and then found a great picture with the story on it!!
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Excellant
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Great moral lessons from the story. Thanks for sharing, Bella. Enjoy this month of July. Hugs. 🙂
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Thanks Stella, Enjoy July. Hugs.
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You’re welcome. Thank you. 🙂
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This has been my favorite tale forever 🙂
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Yes it is beautiful
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This is an incredible story. I found it on a meme a while back but it was a shorter version, didn’t do this story the justice it deserves. (Hello Bella, I haven’t visited for awhile, I apologize.) I think I have decided which wolf to feed, finally… ~Kim
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It is a lively story and lots to learn.
No need to apologies Kim, I understand.
Have a lovely sunday and rest of the week. Speak soon. Regards Bella
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This is a brilliant story, Bella.
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I do love and great one to remember. Happy sunday and have a great rest of the week.
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Thank you, Bella, you too.
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Thanks. This is good to think on.
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There is no denying the message or the logic of this story. As you sow, so shall you reap. No matter the religion or the context, it is as true as the sun coming up in the morning.k
Thanks for this.
Tim
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Thank you and welcome. I agree somethings are universal!
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A wonderful share, Bella. And a gentle reminder too. Thank you 💐
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Welcome and Thank you. Glad to see you back on wordpress. You enjoying the london heat?
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Hello Bella, you’re welcome. I had a chance to pop by WordPress because of the heat…It’s curtailed many excursions I must admit. Hope you are well 🙋🏻💞
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All well here a bit busy
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Take care then, Bella. Do you like the hot weather?
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I dont mind the heat, but we need some rain
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Desperately….let’s hope it arrives very soon 🙏🏼
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