Summary

The content describes a Cherokee parable about two internal wolves representing good and evil, emphasizing that the one we nurture through our thoughts and actions will determine our life's outcome.

Abstract

The website shares a Cherokee parable about a grandfather teaching his grandson and other village children about the internal struggle between good and evil, symbolized by two wolves within each person. The story illustrates that the wolf we 'feed' with our thoughts and actions will be the one that prevails, influencing our behavior and the course of our lives. It encourages readers to consciously choose positive thoughts and actions, even in the face of adversity, to cultivate a peaceful and successful life. The parable serves as a metaphor for personal growth and decision-making, advocating for mindfulness in our daily interactions.

Opinions

The author believes that individuals have the power to shape their lives by choosing which internal forces to nurture, suggesting that our actions can lead to either constructive or destructive outcomes.
The narrative implies that patience and composure in frustrating situations, such as dealing with a reckless driver, can prevent negative consequences and promote mental well-being.
The parable conveys the idea that events in themselves are neutral and that it is our interpretation of these events that assigns them moral value.
The author emphasizes the importance of courage, bravery, persistence, and willingness in making choices that align with our higher values and lead to positive outcomes.
The text suggests that by consistently choosing to 'feed' the good wolf, individuals can foster peace and harmony within themselves and in their interactions with others.

Two wolves and the moral lesson

A parable, to be your guide when you most need it!

Two wolves, image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay, edited by me.

It takes you only two minutes to read, but there is wisdom inside, that changes your life. It is, about the moment when you are ready to explode, because something bad happens to you. The time when you struggle with your inner thoughts, knowing that any decision you take, will have an impact on your life.

It is also for the moments when you plan your future, trying to find out, how you became the person you are, and how to become the person you want to be. Let me, tell you a story:

Once upon a time, there was a little Indian boy. His Grandfather was watching him playing with the other children in the village. They were playing in two opposite teams. The game was given them join and they were happy. Until there was a disagreement. Which team acquired the victory in the last game? They were talking, then they were shouting ready to fight.

The Grandfather intervened and the fight never occurs. He brought the children near the fire, in the middle of the village and started telling them a story:

‘All of us, have two wolves inside of us. The one is a white wolf, representing all the Good we have, the Life, the Join, the Health, the Love, the Success. The other one is a black wolf, representing all the Evil we have, the Death, the Pain, the War, the Disease, the Fail.

Most of the time, the two wolves live separately, but they are some times when they are coming close to each other and the battle will begin.’

Little Indian: -And which of them will win?

Grandfather: -The one you feed more!

Yes people, let be honest. You are in the car and the driver next to you is the one you won’t have near to you. He is the reason for the next accident that will occur, except you slow down and making so, you will lose the green traffic light. You are in a hurry, you are delayed, you think how stupid can he be.

You slow down, you did it for the common good, but you lose the green light.

And exactly this very moment, you are ready to explode, to start yelling at him, you are really upset. Maybe, step down from the car and punch him? After all, he could make an accident, somebody could hurt! You must give him a lesson.

Or exactly this very moment, you could stay cool, take a breath and smile. You are the reason why an accident didn’t happen. Yeah, you are delayed, you are in a hurry but so is life in a big city. Making a fight won’t accelerate your trip. Most of all: Your psychology will not get better fighting!

The white wolf, Photo by Marek Szturc on Unsplash, edited by me.

You see, it is all about which wolf you will feed. What kind of seed you plant. Planting a seed from a Tomato, don’t wait to grow a Potato. Same with your thoughts.

An event occurs, and you, the observer, are trying to interpret it with words and thoughts. Alone, the event isn’t good or evil. You are responsible, you are the One who gives meaning to the event. You choose.

May the seed of your thoughts be good, a good outcome must come. May the seed of your thoughts be evil, a bad outcome will happen. So simply like that!

The hard part is having the courage, the bravery, the persistence, the willingness to do so.

Be wise and choose which wolf you feed, in any circumstance, in any disagreement, in any decision you take. Τhe destiny of your life depends on it. The fight will bring more fight. Peace more peace.

May all of us, be wise and brave to choose the white wolf!