Two Wolves: Comfort In Discomfort

This meditation is based off of a Native American story and utilizes the story as a metaphor for our typical ways of dealing with our discomfort. It allows us to ask ourselves at any moment: am I feed into anxiety & stress, or into peace & clarity?

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Exceptional as always, Charles!

With appreciation, blessings and best regards,
Doug

Great story. I’m going to feed the the wolf of peace

I’ve heard this story before rewritten in modern times. It’s changed a few times, originally the two dogs, to the one you feed, to two wolves. I like the modern version because it feels authentic, but really it feels updated with modern understanding of the waring within. I’ll share part of that version:

The grandson thinks about it for a minute and then asks his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replies, "If you feed them right, they both win."
The grandfather looks down and explains:
"You see, if you only choose to feed the white wolf, the black wolf will hide around every corner, starving, angry, and waiting for you to become weak or distracted so he can attack. He will always be fighting the white wolf.
But if you feed them both, they both serve you and there is no war.
The Black Wolf has many important qualities you need. He possesses tenacity, courage, fearlessness, and strong willpower. He provides strategic thinking, sharp senses, and an alertness to danger that protects you in battle.
The White Wolf possesses compassion, caring, empathy, and heart. He provides the wisdom and clarity to know what is right and what is in the best interest of everyone.
The white wolf needs the black wolf at his side. Starving one makes them uncontrollable. Nurturing both ends the internal war, brings inner peace, and allows you to hear the voice of your deeper knowing."

I think this version, while not the original, offers great insight and reflects the battle within coming to a balance. 🙏🏻🦋

Charles is always wise amd authentic, whether in tracks or lives. He makes parables like this relatable and applicable to everyday life.

Very nice and helpful metaphore. I'm thinking about how I'm always working so hard, trying to feel seen and appreciated (by my boss), but by trying so hard I actually tell myself everytime that I will not be (worth) seen. So, feeding to the bad wolf