When I look at my own life, do I see the good wolf in me? Is my life “outward” looking and focused toward others?
Or do I see that bad wolf in me? Is my life one of self, of self focus, of “me first and maybe even only?”
I heard old Indian wisdom tale the other day. I heard if from John Warnick who heard it from Scott Farnsworth who heard if from Lori Denison, who heard it from….
It is the story of a Cherokee grandfather who is trying to teach his young grandson an important life lesson. Here is how that story goes:
"A fight is going on inside me," the Cherokee elder said to his grandson. "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."
"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."
"This 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 would win.
The Cherokee elder replied, "The one you feed"
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