The Wolves Within

This popular parable of "The Two Wolves" is of unknown origin. It reminds us that we may have more power over our own happiness than we think. The story is of a grandfather who explains his inner conflicts to his grandson by using the metaphor of two wolves, good and evil. When his grandson asks which wolf wins, the grandfather replies, "the one you feed."

Transcript

While sitting around the campfire one night,

An old Cherokee told his grandson,

My son,

There is a battle between two wolves inside all of us.

One is evil.

It is anger,

Jealousy,

Greed,

Resentment,

Inferiority,

Lies and ego.

The other is good.

It is joy,

Peace,

Love,

Hope,

Humility,

Kindness,

Empathy and truth.

The boy thought about it and asked,

Grandfather,

Which wolf wins?

The old man quietly replied,

The one you feed.

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Reviews

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A very good lesson.

PERFECT!!! The best version of the tale of the 2 wolves within I've ever heard, Today I will endeavour to Feed The Good Wolf 🐺🙏💫💪

Sometimes it is the simplest of things that become the obvious.

I love this quick story of wisdom, which comes from the Cherokee Indian, my ancestors. So much that we could have learned from the Cherokee that could and should be put into practice today.. it’s unfortunate that an entire race of humanity were wiped off of this planet, just a few generations ago… and yet, it’s rarely even spoke of. So much valuable wisdom lost and all because of power and greed.

Instructive story. I had an 'Aha' moment, right at the end. Thank you

That's the truth so many of us should realize. I enjoyed that 🙏

Excellent reading. 100% message 0% distractions. Thank you!

Currently living with a tormented mind this Talk spoke volumes to me. Thank you Hilary for sharing your Wisdom 🙏🏻

The Wolves Within is a powerful poem.

We can change our self.

Thank you for sharing the Wolf Within and for you time on Insight timer. Your voice was so soft spoken.

Sincerely,
Ashlyn Fay

Thank you for sharing this simple yet powerful message. 🙏

Wonderful telling of this fable. I loved the sound of campfire. Thank you