The Wrong Wolf

By Joseph J. Mazzella • November 27, 2017

Ever since I was a boy I have loved and collected Native American stories and myths. Their wisdom and love of nature have always spoken to my soul. The one that sticks out most in my mind, though, is the story of the two wolves.

One night a wise Cherokee elder sat his grandson around a campfire and told him about the battle that goes on inside of all people. He said, “My child, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ that live inside us all. One is fear, anger, hatred, jealousy, self-pity, resentment, and unhappiness. The other is love, laughter, joy, hope, peace, kindness, and happiness.” The grandson thought on this for a long time and then asked his grandfather which wolf would win. The elder simply said, “The one you feed.”

I think that most of the problems in this world come from the fact that far too many of us, far too often, feed the wrong wolf. We let our fears lead us. We react with anger. We hate those who are different than us. We allow our jealousy, judgment, and resentment to rule our lives. We do so many things to create unhappiness in our hearts when all we really want is to be happy.

We don’t have to feed the wrong wolf, however. We can choose love. We can select joy. We can laugh often and well. We can smile and sing. We can pray and have peace. We can fill our thoughts with happiness. We can fill our lives with kindness. We can welcome God’s love and light into our hearts and souls and then share it with everyone, everywhere.

Which wolf are you going to feed today? Which life are you going to live? Fear and love are the two greatest forces in this world. Yet, only one will bring you joy. Only one will bring you back to God. Only one will help bring Heaven here to Earth.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz

feel good videoFamily Cookout Turns Wholesome When UPS Driver Gets Waved Down

feel good storiesHolly The Dog Celebrates Her Final Day As 'Cuddle Manager' At Children’s Hospital

feel good storiesTexas Roadhouse Employees Go Above And Beyond For Dog’s Last Meal

feel good stories10 Marriage 'Cheat Codes' That Actually Work, According To Men

feel good videoThis 93 Year-Old Woman Gave Up On Singing — Until A Busker Gave Her The Mic

feel good videoCaught On Camera: Coyote Drinks Water From A Skylight Window

feel good videoTeacher Goes Viral For Returning To School In Pajamas At 10 PM

feel good videoTwo Little Boys Surprise Their Uncle With The Sweetest Wedding Gift

feel good videoHigh School Students In South Africa Go Viral With Coordinated Performance From The Stands

Chris Filippou 12:17 PM (3 minutes ago) to me