A Lesson to be learned by all

I saw this hanging in one of my clients houses where i am watching their dog.

It provoked some strong feelings in me, my beliefs and the state of the whole

world today. I do not know the origins of where this piece came from or who wrote it

but it is not mine. I thought many of you that are connected to me may appreciate

this in the same way that i did. Enjoy!

Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said "my son the battle is between two "Wolves" inside us all."

ONE IS EVIL - It is anger,envy,jealousy,sorrow,regret,greed,arrogance,self pity,guilt

resentment,inferiority,lies,false pride,superiority and ego.

THE OTHER IS GOOD - It is joy,peace,love,hope,serenity,humility,kindness,benevolence,

empathy,generosity,truth,compassion and faith.

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:

"Which wolf wins?"

The old cherokee simply replied, " THE ONE YOU FEED"

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Carolion Grailbear Jan 15, 2007, 4:33pm UTC

I just received this yesterday. Must be a reason it's coming to me again - And I know what that is. Those two wolves have been at it tooth and nail - trying to feed the kindness wolf has been a touchy deal - but this piece strengthens that intention.
Maybe a lot of us are going through this right now. Thanks!

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 15, 2007, 4:40pm UTC

Definately not coincidence then. You are welcome, Carolion.

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Debbie G. Jan 15, 2007, 5:10pm UTC

Christine thank you so much for posting this. I love it!

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 15, 2007, 5:27pm UTC

Thanks Debbie:) I love wolves. I really like the message it brings forth. I wish i knew where it came from, i'll have to ask my client.

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Marsha F. Jan 15, 2007, 5:52pm UTC

I like this article, too. Sometimes we forget how important it is to feed the right wolf! I've been guilty of sneaking a treat to the wrong wolf a few times myself!

Especially when someone really hits me the wrong way in something they say here on Gather! Coutnt to ten. Feed proper wolf!!

Thanks for posting this. I will do some thinking about it.

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 15, 2007, 9:06pm UTC

I am glad you like it.The way i see it is if it inspires or provokes any positive thoughts then that is great!

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☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jan 15, 2007, 9:11pm UTC

This article just goes to show I was right in thinking you were one of my gather "sistahs". Loved it.

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 15, 2007, 10:50pm UTC

Who's got your back?

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jan 16, 2007, 1:16am UTC

Chris - this really spoke to something I have been thinking about alot lately - the inner journeys that we all take in order to find out who we really are -- this summed it all up in a way that brought me a profound sense of well being.

Oh, and I am finally home - wow, this dog-sitting stuff is a whole lot of work. But then, you already know that ;-)

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 16, 2007, 10:45am UTC

Tonia, I am glad this touched you.I am going to try to find a copy of this, frame it and hang it in between my prints of a timber wolf and a black wolf in the snow.
I guess a lot of us are looking for that higher self and this really exspress's it.

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Christine " DogsRCool " K. Jan 16, 2007, 10:54am UTC

I am also glad that you can appreciate what i do on a regular basis. I do love what i do BUT it is a lot of work, strict schedules and not to mention taking care of a living thing is much more of a responsibility than some deadline at a regular job. I have had people say that is your full time job? You can make a living of this? Let me tell ya, my friend who does in-home which i do not do at this point,only outside jobs.She makes around 100,000 a year so you know what all the skeptics can say all they want.

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jan 16, 2007, 10:02pm UTC

Hmmm, maybe I should think about changing professions ;-)

Yes, it is a lot of work, but really rewarding if you enjoy the company of animals - which I do. Six dogs at once is alot though, however it was made easier by the fact they live in the country and the dogs roam their property rather than needing to be walked three or four times a day.

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