Toward the end of my son's Boy Scout troop meeting not too long ago, the scoutmaster stood up and used his customary "Scoutmaster Minute" to retell the famous story an old Cherokee chief supposedly told his grandson. The chief said:"A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible battle -- between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, pride, envy, lust, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment, lies and cruelty."The other wolf stands for honesty, kindness, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, friendship, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too," he added.The grandson reflected on these words for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"The old chief simply replied, "The one you feed."

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wow - this is soooo good. So true...C XX
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Good one. :-)
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Sure is a simple concept. Looks like it all goes back to self control & self discipline. Easier said than done. It is awe inspiring because of the total truthfulness. Thank you for sharing that gem.
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I like that story!!
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That is definitely a story with a great message. Now if I could only figure out what the good wolf likes to eat! I\'m fairly sure it isn\'t cookies and candy!
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Thanks for sharing that story with us! ... So true, and so easy to forget that we are in control of a lot more than we think! Thanks again. I hope you\'re having a good Monday!!!