I just found a wonderful post on romancingthecrone:
The Two Wolves
A Cherokee elder was teaching his grandchildren about life.
He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me… it is a terrible fight between two wolves.
One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, hatefulness, and lies.
The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, humbleness, kindness, friendship, generosity, faith, and truth.
This same fight is going on inside of you, and inside every other person, too.”
The children thought about it for a minute. Then one child asked his grandfather,
“Which wolf will win?”
The Cherokee elder replied…
“The one you feed.”
This ancient wisdom speaks loudly to me since I must admit lately I’ve been feeding almost equal parts of each wolf – and sometimes I even let them feed each other. And that leaves the spirit in disharmony. Not a great thing.
Luckily we can choose which wolf to feed more often. And I start by choosing to share romancingthecrone’s beautiful post and her whole nourishing blog with you.
Aaah! The second wolf is smiling.
Wolf Sound (click to hear the wolf)
Free Wolf Photo (Source: romancingthecrone’s blog.)
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July 10, 2007 at 4:15 pm
I love this lesson. So much wisdom, so needed to be learned by so many. You have made a great choice for yourself. I agree, Romancing the Crone is a wonderful, free thinking blog!
July 10, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Thank you tobeme. I just found your blog today and love it. Even more than the thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit you display, you show much wisdom in your choice of musicals. Guys and Dolls is my all-time fave! “More I cannot wish you” is such a lovely song. And all my life I’ve wanted to play Adelaide. “You promise me this, you promise me that, you promise me everything under the sun…” Sigh. A poyson CAN develop a cold. (-;
July 10, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Wow, I can see and feel the moon in this photo. Blessings Ronnie.
July 10, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I like that SurfaceEarth sees the moon. A good vantage point from which to howl.
July 11, 2007 at 1:20 am
Omg, I just commented on this post on romancingthecrone! I swear, we are cyber-spiritually connect lately. I, too. loved this parable. I think wolves are a great vehicle to express dichotomy – they are wild, yet also the descendant of the domesticated dog. The lesson feels so clear when I read this.
July 11, 2007 at 2:24 pm
You are the wolf, Mel. (-;
July 14, 2007 at 5:17 pm
The simplest wisdom is the best. I love Native American/Indigenous spirituality for its down-to-earth truth and clarity. Thank you for re-posting this on your webspace. Don’t we all feel like that lone wolf howling at the moon sometimes?
Together, Ronnie Ann and all the dear cyber-friends I see here, we are all helping to feed the wolf of joy, peace, love, hope, humbleness, kindness, friendship, generosity, faith, and truth.
Everyone, go here http://www.everythingwolf.com/wolftalk.aspx to listen to some real wolf howls and growls. It’s awesome!
Beautiful and haunting. Check out the “lonewolf” howl.
Howling for peace, truth and harmony, MW
July 14, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Oops. Forgot to mention. I’m going to post the wolf howl audio link at the bottom of the wolf post. Yup. I see your second wolf is smiling. The support and kind words have my second wolf smiling.
July 15, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Ah yes…we’ve all felt like that howling wolf. Oh hell…I howl at the moon whenever I can. Added one of the audio links from the site you provided. Thanks, MW! Very cool. AWooooooooOOOOOOOOOOO!
July 25, 2007 at 11:22 pm
it is truly indeed….. that we let which wolf will win…. Its a very nice post….
July 26, 2007 at 10:49 am
Hi Rhosie! Nice to see you again. Thanks for the visit and the lovely comment.
July 30, 2007 at 6:12 am
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November 15, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Hey I really like wolves like a lot of you do. I won’t take no for an answer for people who don’t want to feed or take care of wolves or just don’t plain care about them!!! I hate people like that. Don’t you? Anyways, I hope all of you will respect the wolves and have an awesome day, dudes.
Peace out.
-Cody
December 6, 2007 at 6:58 pm
I know I am a little late to the party, but…
Mel, wolves are not descendants of domesticated dogs. Domesticated dogs are descendants of wolves.
Check out http://www.all-about-wolves.com for lots more photos and audio clips.
December 6, 2007 at 7:41 pm
I hadn’t even noticed that! Thank you for clarifying, Casey. Love your site.
Ronnie Ann
April 11, 2008 at 11:20 am
Nos escolhemos qual dos lobos é que devemos alimentar.
Mas se existem pessoas a nossa volta que alimentam aquele que nos nao queremos alimentar o esforco acaba por ser em vão.
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We choose which wolf we feed.
But if there are people around us that feed the one we don’t want, all that effort is for nothing.
April 11, 2008 at 11:42 am
Obrigado, André. Algo para pensar com certeza. / Thank you, Andre. Something to think about for sure. (I hope that translation was right. I don’t speak Portuguese.)
Appreciate the visit and the thoughtful comment.
April 12, 2008 at 11:30 am
Sim a tua tradução está bem feita.
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A minha é que é capaz de não estar bem feita.
Desde que saiu o filme “Presas brancas” tenho uma admiração pelos lobos muito mais agora.
A visita aconteceu por acaso mas ainda bem. Espero visitar muitas mais vezes
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Yes, your translation is well done
Besides mine could not be so well (sorry).
Since the movie “White fang” (1991) i have an admiration by wolfs and much more now.
This visit was randomize (?) but happy that it happen. And i hope come much more
April 12, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Thanks, André. I was in way over my head using translation software. I only know a little Spanish and so, while I recognized a few Portuguese words because of that, I was lost in translation. (Another cool film.)
You are always welcome. (Você é sempre bem-vindo aqui.) Although this blog may be retired soon, I’m sure you’ll find me on another one. And another one.
Peace.
April 14, 2008 at 7:40 am
Why will retire this blog? It Is so good.
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Well if you go change notice me, ok? the Translation software it sure help’s. I didn’t that movie
One example of what could not be so good is on the google HP in uk is over and on pt is “terminou”. is no the same context, one means above and couting and other means that finish.
Stay well.
April 14, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Yes…I’ve found weird translations on the various software. Best way is to learn the language as you are doing with English.
Would be so nice if we could all learn each others languages. Maybe there would be less war?
Thanks for the kind words about my blog. I just haven’t felt the urge lately for this one. It covers so many topics. Thinking of doing one that covers a smaller area but allows me to dig deeper. Then again…maybe I’ll just come back after I’ve had some more time away.
Be well, meu amigo!
Ronnie Ann
April 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I don’t if it could be possible. It’s not only the languange there are many other interests. Don’t you agree?
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The hardest word to translante is “Saudade” something i miss you , but we always could say “Sinto a tua falta”. It is one of a kind
I agree with you, “as conversas são como as cerejas”, (Conversations are like cherries), they are soo many.
I will try to stay well. thank you FRIEND.
April 16, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I love that phrase! Thank you for adding ripe cherries to my fruit bowl. And yes…there are many many other interests!
Please let me know if you have a blog so I may visit.
Namaste.
April 18, 2008 at 8:34 am
Não tenho nenhum blog. Já pensei em fazer um, mas sem muita vontade para tal, Tenho o hi 5, de vez em quando vou actualizando. Não sei se podemos chamar de blog.
E ter o prazer de apanhar as cerejas da arvore e comer? É uma delicia.
I don’t have a blog. I already think in creating one, but lately i don’t have so much will to do that. I have an account on hi5, sometimes i update with something. I don’t know if we could call that an blog.
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Have you ever caught cherries from tree and eat? Is so delicious
(you can see my mail?)
Stay well. Friend
April 18, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Andre. No I never picked cherries right from a tree. But I have had other fresh-picked fruit and vegetables and the flavors are unlike anything we buy in the store.
I wish you lots of fresh cherries!
Ronnie Ann
April 21, 2008 at 11:05 am
Thanks.
Like grapes, apples or strawbarrys “:)”
Unfortunately is being rare pick anything from trees.
April 21, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hello André!
Thanks for the link to your Hi5. I moved it to your name so people can just click there. I do hope you start a blog one day – I get the feeling there is a lot inside of you that would surprise even you once it starts coming out!
While I am old enough to be your mother…or let’s say special aunt, it’s been a treat feeding the second wolf with you.
Please let us know if you start a blog so we can visit. Peace in and out dude!
Ronnie Ann
April 23, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Hello.
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Thanks for the support.
I will let you know
Sorry for the later reply.
April 23, 2008 at 5:22 pm
April 24, 2008 at 9:01 am
Hi.
the night seems long too many offtens laterly. All seams (like) (i don’t know if is right) to confused. Too many questions without answers.
But once again thanks for the support.
our friend André
April 24, 2008 at 1:05 pm
The one thing I’ve learned in life is that answers are not as important as the questions. And the questions lead to us finding ourselves as we truly are, and hopefully choosing a path that is in harmony with our essence. Beyond that, being kind to others and practicing compassion and forgiveness. Once we are in balance, the answers seem much less important.
Namaste.
Ronnie Ann
April 28, 2008 at 6:26 pm
“A vida me ensinou…
A dizer adeus às pessoas que amo,
Sem tira-las do meu coração;
Sorrir às pessoas que não gostam de mim,
Para mostrar que sou diferente do que elas pensam;
Fazer de conta que tudo está bem quando isso não é verdade,
Para que eu possa acreditar que tudo vai mudar;
Calar-me para ouvir;
Aprender com meus erros .
Afinal eu posso ser sempre melhor.
A lutar contra as injustiças;
Sorrir quando o que mais desejo é gritar todas as minhas dores para o mundo,
A ser forte quando os que amo estão com problemas;
Ser carinhoso com todos que precisam do meu carinho;
Ouvir a todos que só precisam desabafar;
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Isto é so um pequeno excerto de um texto de Charlie Chaplin.
Sem o conhecer já fazia grande parte destas coisas que estão descritas.
E me ajuda agora cada vez mais. Mas nem sempre sei qual o caminho que hei-de percorrer.
Sorry i can’t translate all this things. They mean so much to me that i am afraid of not doing an good translation.
Podes ou Pode (Portugues’s people can be soo much complicated, both means you but one are is informal to treat you like if you are of age.) what means Namaste. how i read it?
André
April 28, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Hi Andre!
I’ve closed this blog as I mentioned I would, but just wanted to answer your question: Namaste, loosely translated, means peace and blessings.
Will try to translate your words later. I wish you all the best!
Ronnie Ann