Sometimes, it’s the simple stuff of life that means the most. This story is a timeless message from Stillness in the Storm that begs to be shared in our mixed up and crazy world. so please read this story, remember this story with your heart, and…

InJoy!

This Native American Indian Legend has stood the test of time – and with good reason. Celebrated for its potent simplicity and widespread applicability, the story of Two Wolves resonates with everyone who reads it.

In its essence, it teaches us that negative thinking is perfectly normal. But, we should never underestimate the dangerous power of fostering a negative inner dialogue.

At a minimum, negative thinking can overwhelm our positive thoughts, destructing any and every good thought in its path.

The legend goes:

An old Indian Cherokee chief used a fable of two wolves to teach his grandson about life.

He began, “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

While the other, he said, “is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.”

According to the Indian chief, this internal struggle is not experienced by the few, but rather, is an inner battle fought by every person on this earth, “The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson asked, “Grandfather, which wolf will win?”

Wisely, the old chief smiled and replied, “The one you feed.”