A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles to his grandson in this manner.
“Inside of me there are two wolves. One wolf is angry, antagonistic, apathetic, erratic, evil, harsh, hateful, intolerant, mean, sad, treacherous, violent, vociferous, & vulgar.”
“The other wolf is affectionate, caring, compassionate, devoted, gentle, good, joyous, kind, loving, merciful, patient, peaceful, pure, sweet, & tolerant.”
“The angry wolf fights the affectionate wolf all the time.”
When asked by his grandson which wolf wins, he reflected for a moment & replied, “The one I feed the most.”
* Credit goes to Sitting Bull with additions by BPK.
