Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 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. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 That is so true and simple and to-the-point. Thanks Sarita! Claud Sarita <sarita1969 wrote: 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. " Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 hi sarita, i really enjoyed this and meant to post to tell you so the other day. i often get worried about all the negativity going on here at home...husband had a bad day at work, one of the kids didn't have a good day at school, the 3 year old is being bossy and fussing because he's not getting his way, etc. etc. it is a daily occurence; it gets very hard when i am trying to stay so positive. so i have actually been going through this story in my head to help me...using the evil as the negativity and just not feeding into their attitudes even if i just have to walk in the other room for a little while. i just keep saying in my head, ok, i'm not going to feed you. lol anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing brandyk Sarita <sarita1969 wrote: 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. " Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'm glad you liked it Brandy! I thought it was too good not to share. I think it is key to decide for ourselves how we are going to be affected by others. No easy task, I have a 3 year old too! By sending love their way, we can transform a bad day into a good one for everyone. I will often get down at eye level with my daughter because I feel this brings us to a more equal ground. I speak to her like she is an adult and I give her choices. I let her know that I understand her frustration and I never say no without explaining why. I think it is important to treat our little people with respect. In any case, I find that with anyone - adult or child - if we treat them from a position of love we can turn it all around. Rather than getting caught in their drama, we can catch them in our web of love. Sarita , Brandy K <momofbtka wrote: > > hi sarita, > i really enjoyed this and meant to post to tell you so the other day. i often get worried about all the negativity going on here at home...husband had a bad day at work, one of the kids didn't have a good day at school, the 3 year old is being bossy and fussing because he's not getting his way, etc. etc. it is a daily occurence; it gets very hard when i am trying to stay so positive. so i have actually been going through this story in my head to help me...using the evil as the negativity and just not feeding into their attitudes even if i just have to walk in the other room for a little while. i just keep saying in my head, ok, i'm not going to feed you. lol > anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing > brandyk > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 >In any case, I find that with anyone - adult or child - if we treat them from a position of love we can turn it all around. Rather than getting caught in their drama, we can catch them in our web of love. Good advice Sarita! , " Sarita " <sarita1969 wrote: > > I'm glad you liked it Brandy! I thought it was too good not to > share. I think it is key to decide for ourselves how we are going to > be affected by others. No easy task, I have a 3 year old too! By > sending love their way, we can transform a bad day into a good one > for everyone. I will often get down at eye level with my daughter > because I feel this brings us to a more equal ground. I speak to her > like she is an adult and I give her choices. I let her know that I > understand her frustration and I never say no without explaining > why. I think it is important to treat our little people with respect. > > In any case, I find that with anyone - adult or child - if we treat > them from a position of love we can turn it all around. Rather than > getting caught in their drama, we can catch them in our web of love. > > Sarita > > , Brandy K > <momofbtka@> wrote: > > > > hi sarita, > > i really enjoyed this and meant to post to tell you so the other > day. i often get worried about all the negativity going on here at > home...husband had a bad day at work, one of the kids didn't have a > good day at school, the 3 year old is being bossy and fussing because > he's not getting his way, etc. etc. it is a daily occurence; it gets > very hard when i am trying to stay so positive. so i have actually > been going through this story in my head to help me...using the evil > as the negativity and just not feeding into their attitudes even if i > just have to walk in the other room for a little while. i just keep > saying in my head, ok, i'm not going to feed you. lol > > anyway, just wanted to say thanks for sharing > > brandyk > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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