The Battle Within: Which Wolf Will You Feed?
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A Tale by the Fire
One evening, a wise old Cherokee sat with his young grandson by the warm glow of a crackling fire. As the smoke swirled and the stars blinked down from the vast sky above, the old man shared with his grandson a lesson that would stay with him forever. It was a simple yet profound tale that spoke to the heart of every human struggle one that transcends cultures, time, and even generations.
The Cherokee elder looked into the eyes of his grandson and said, "My son, there is a battle that goes on inside every person. Two wolves fight within us all."
The Two Wolves Inside Us
He paused, allowing the weight of his words to settle in. The young boy listened intently, eager for what wisdom his grandfather would impart.
"The first wolf," the old man continued, "is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. This wolf is always on the attack, waiting for any moment of weakness to grow stronger inside of us."
The grandson listened with a furrowed brow, sensing the heaviness of what was being described. He couldn't help but feel how these traits had sometimes whispered in his own heart, urging him to react with bitterness, to give in to feelings of inadequacy, or to harbor grudges. The battle the elder spoke of was not just something distant. it was real, it was personal.
But then, the elder's voice softened, bringing a sense of calm.
"The other wolf," the Cherokee elder said, "is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This wolf is gentle, nurturing, and always striving for balance and healing."
The Question That Matters Most
The boy's heart swelled as the images of this second wolf filled him with warmth. He imagined kindness like sunlight warming his soul, empathy like a soft breeze, and love like a quiet whisper that soothed his anxieties. This was the wolf he wanted to nurture. But, like all things in life, it wasn't that simple.
The boy, with a thoughtful expression, turned to his grandfather and asked the question that had been swirling in his mind.
"Which wolf wins, grandfather?"
The old man smiled, his eyes twinkling with a quiet wisdom, and simply replied, "The one you feed."
Feeding the Right Wolf
In that moment, the fire crackled louder, as if echoing the truth of the words that had just been spoken. The battle within us is not a distant myth; it is a very real struggle we face every day. Every choice we make whether in our thoughts, actions, or words feeds one of these wolves.
Every moment of frustration we allow to grow, every act of kindness we choose to offer, every negative thought we entertain, and every positive gesture we extend, is feeding one of these two wolves.
It is easy to feed the wolf of evil. It often feels like the path of least resistance, the one that acknowledges the fears, doubts, and insecurities we have inside. But feeding the wolf of good requires conscious effort, patience, and a heart open to change.
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A Choice We All Make Daily
The truth is, we all have both wolves inside us. And in those moments when we feel consumed by anger or overwhelmed with jealousy, it is essential to remember that we have the power to choose.
We can choose to feed the wolf of kindness, of love, of patience, and of hope. We can cultivate peace by making the conscious decision to let go of resentment and ego, to embrace humility and compassion.
The Cherokee elder’s words are a timeless reminder that life’s most important battles are fought not on external fields but within ourselves. In our hands lies the power to decide which wolf will take the lead in our hearts.
So, which wolf will you feed today?
The choice is yours and it’s one that shapes your world more than you may ever know.
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