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A WISE OLD CHEROKEE
by Admin on Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:51 am
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.”
“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.”
Ah yes
by Charity51 on Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:08 pm
I have always thought the Cherokee elders so very wise. Great story.
Love,
Charity
Love,
Charity
Re: A WISE OLD CHEROKEE
by Admin on Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:25 pm
Charity51 wrote:I have always thought the Cherokee elders so very wise. Great story.
Love,
Charity
Hi Charity
It's great to see you here at last.
I don't personally know much about Cherokees (or any other native americans) having only spent one week in the US (in Texas), but I am sure there are a few truly 'wise ones' in every race and culture.
It's just a pity that they never seem to be in any positions of authority!
Peace, Love, & Understanding ~ Bob
