An elder Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about
life. He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me...It is a terrible
fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger,
envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment,
inferiority, lies, pride and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy,
peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence,
friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same
fight is going on inside of you and every other person too."
They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his
grandfather, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply
replied..."The one I feed."
