Which Wolf Will You Feed?

A grandfather is talking with his grandson and he says there are two wolves inside of us which are always at war with each other. One of them is a good wolf which represents things like kindness, bravery and love. The other is a bad wolf, which represents things like greed, hatred and fear. The grandson stops and thinks about it for a second then he looks up at his grandfather and says, “Grandfather, which one wins?” The grandfather quietly replies, “The one you feed.” (From here.) I love and share this parable because it so beautifully shares a lesson I know, but have to work hard to live: what we focus on matters. And what we focus on is a choice. Although stories like this are inspiring, this one actually has science to back it … Continue reading Which Wolf Will You Feed?