Parable Of Two Wolves
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As medical phone alert s and medicines allow us to live longer lives it iw important to spend time keeping
life in perspective. This native american tale brings a lot into focus.
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The parable of two wolves is an old Cherokee Indian story, submitted to words of wisdom within the Seniors
Approve web community by an anonymous submitter.
An old Cherokee was teaching his young grandson one of life’s most important lessons. He told the young
boy the following parable:
“There is a fight going on inside each of us. It is a terrible fight between two wolves,”
he said.
“One wolf is evil. He is anger, rage, envy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment,
lies, false pride, superiority, and ego."
"The second wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy,
truth, compassion, and faith.”
The grandson thought about this for a moment. Then he asked his grandfather, “Which wolf
will win this fight?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
Which are you feeding today?
