Have you ever read a story that changed you, forever? I have one of those stories that I want to share with you. It sure changed how I look at things. What we tell ourselves, the tapes in our head, are such a powerful influence on how we build our business and our lives. And, often we are not even conscious of them.
This little story helped me keep my thinking powerful and I hope it does the same for you. Enjoy!
(Oh – and if you have your own inspiring stories, please share them with me.)
A Grandfather from the Cherokee Nation was talking with his grandson…
“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight between two wolves.”
The young grandson listened intently. “One wolf is evil, unhappy, and ugly: He is anger, envy, greed, selfishness, sorrow, regret, guilt, resentment and arrogance. He spreads lies, deceit, fear, hatred, blame, scarcity, poverty, and divisiveness.”
“The other wolf is beautiful and good: He is friendly, joyful, loving, worthy, serene, humble, kind, fair, empathetic, generous, honest, compassionate, grateful, brave, and inspiring. He rests wholeheartedly in deep vision beyond ordinary wisdom.”
The grandson paused in deep reflection of what his grandfather had just said. Then he exclaimed; “Oyee! (in recognition). Grandfather continued; “This same fight is going on inside you, and inside all human beings as well.” The grandson paused in deep reflection and recognition of what his grandfather had just said. Then he finally cried out deeply; “Oyee! Grandfather, which wolf will win this horrific war?”
The elder Cherokee replied, “The wolf that you feed. That wolf will surely win!”
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