Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Two Wolves


Two Wolves

One evening a grandfather told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all 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?"

Grandfather simply replied, "The one you feed".

~author unknown

18 comments:

  1. mollyMarch 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    I had never heard this! Thanks for sharing it--it says in a nutshell what I've always harped on about to my children......

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  2. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    That is fantastic advice!

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  3. Jon MMarch 11, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    oooh such wisdom! I think mine are Jack Russells though, not wolves.

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  4. relMarch 12, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Scarlett,
    Succinct!
    True, to my mind.
    The one wolf seem hungrier more often it seems.
    rel

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  5. Wanderlust ScarlettMarch 12, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Miss Molly,

    Because it's TRUE! And good for you, making sure the kids know it!



    Kat,

    I agree, so it is posted.


    Hullo Jon!

    I think yours *are* Jack Russells, which makes it all the more important.
    ;o)


    Rel!

    It can be tricky feeding the right one, sometimes.



    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  6. heartinsanfranciscoMarch 12, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    This is perfectly lovely! Thank you for sharing.

    My new post is about wolves, too. As they say, good minds...

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  7. Wanderlust ScarlettMarch 13, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    My dearest Hearts,

    I believe it's GREAT minds, and if that's true, then I am in very good company!


    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  8. EastcoastdwellerMarch 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Powerful. And so very true.

    Sometimes I read on the news, about people who have done awful things, and I wonder how they got to that point.

    Step by step into the abyss, one meal at a time fed to the bad wolf.

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  9. Wanderlust ScarlettMarch 13, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Hello ECD!

    It's true. A step at a time.
    Although, I have met some that have jumped in head first.


    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  10. SuburbiaMarch 14, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Gosh, I must keep that in mind. What a brilliant post, well timed for me, thank you :)

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  11. Kay CookeMarch 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    So true.

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  12. JMarch 14, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    What a lovely parable. And which of those wolves in the picture is the evil one? They both look so lovely.

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  13. Michelle | Bleeding EspressoMarch 17, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    This is so wonderful and a great reminder that we really do need to feed ourselves more than just food (although I rather love *that* part of being human too) ;) Thinking of you cara!

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  14. VesperMarch 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    True. Sometimes it might be difficult to recognise each of the two...

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  15. PearlMarch 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    The wolves in pack have quarrels with each other? Or only people who decide one wolf is rabid and needs to be removed. Or does each has value and role?

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  16. UnknownMarch 27, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I love this story - great wisdom!

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  17. Wanderlust ScarlettMarch 27, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Suburbia!

    Timing is everything, isn't it?
    Hope you are well. ;o)


    Kay,

    It is. I wish more people thought about it.


    Hey Jules,

    It's a very nice photo; wish I'd taken it!


    Michelle my bella amica,

    Yeah, but you get to eat authentic Italian food and your excellent cooking, so both is best for you!
    ;o)
    Think of you too, all the time.
    XOXO


    Vesper,

    There is a fine line between the two, sometimes. I've known days when I realized just a little too late that I was feeding the wrong one. I correct that though.


    Very good questions Pearl,

    I think it's important to have both, for how can you determine good without measuring it by evil?


    My very dearest Vanilla,

    It is good, isn't it?
    Perfect to post here.
    HUGS XO


    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  18. RobinApril 15, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I love that story!

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