Monday, November 24, 2008

I Love This!

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, 'My son, the battle is between 'two wolves' inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

''The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.'

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, 'Which wolf wins?

'The old Cherokee simply replied, 'The one you feed.

6 comments:

amuse me said...

Great story - I think I will link this to a few people that would enjoy it as much.

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Laura Jayne said...
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Laura Jayne said...

A true story to be sure.

Heather said...

Wow, I love this story. I am always impressed when I explore the writings of others; touched by the passionate and loving people of the world.

Anonymous said...

I really like this little story. I also really like the photo. :) You have a very nice blog.

Anonymous said...

Great story!

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Books I have known & loved

  • Life of Pi
  • A Hundred Years of Solitude
  • Kite Runner
  • The Way the Crow Flies
  • Fall on Your Knees
  • Poisonwood Bible
  • East of Eden
  • Shantaram
  • I Know This Much is True

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