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PostPosted: February 10, 2005 10:15 PM    Post subject: Native American Wisdom Reply with quote

A Native-American grandfather told his grandson that there is a battle between two wolves that live within you.

One is evil and has anger, envy, sorrow, regrets, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, superiority, and ego.

The other wolf is good and has joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, faith, courage, honor and integrity.

The grandson asked his grandfather, "Which one wins"?


The old grandfather simply replied, "The one you feed".
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PostPosted: February 10, 2005 10:51 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Tonya for posting this, Very Happy

I have read this a while back, I was sorry that I never printed it because it has come to my mind several times since in general context.

This has come at a good time, for I need to send to one of my children....

When I needed a fireplace, you sent me one, and now when I need the right words, you send them......

Faith and friendship, thank you,

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PostPosted: February 11, 2005 7:39 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tonya I like that Thanks for sending it... Very Happy Dana
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PostPosted: February 11, 2005 10:04 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool Cool

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PostPosted: February 11, 2005 11:15 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Our Native Americans have lots of wisdom. That's so true. Thanks for reminding me.
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PostPosted: February 11, 2005 1:12 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

So much truth. Thanks for sharing.

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PostPosted: February 11, 2005 1:55 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow I loved this!! So true, with many things Wink.

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PostPosted: February 13, 2005 5:48 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some people battle only to know they fight themselves.

The key to happiness has three prongs.


Strength

Freedom

Choice.


This key only fits one way.

It unlocks us to know that we have the inner strength by choice,

freely given and gratefully accepted with Creator,

letting the wonders of the world bring happiness to our hearts.

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PostPosted: February 15, 2005 7:03 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful and true...
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PostPosted: March 16, 2005 12:39 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Tonya this is a very soul searching one.....I truly hope to feed the right wolf as to get this wrong could be deadly Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes

This site has taught me many things about strength, wisdom, choice, freedom and friendship. It has also taught me that just when I think I have filled my heart full of all the kindness and love, I find myself amazed to learn that I have just begun.
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