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Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts) Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:57 PM Sep 2012

An old Cherokee proverb comes to mind,...

A small boy is talking to his grandfather who says, "A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too."

The boy asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

His grandfather replied, "The one you feed."

Now we know which wolf enjoys a $50,000 a plate dinner.

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An old Cherokee proverb comes to mind,... (Original Post) Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 OP

Theres an old Jewish saying you can't serve orpupilofnature57 Sep 2012 #1

You could find parallels with Chinese philosophy too. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #2

That's the Truth. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2012 #3

Thank you for this, I posted it on Facebook. Being 1/4 Cherokee I find this especially enjoyable. DrewFlorida Sep 2012 #4

I have Menominee and Crow in the family. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #7

Very fitting. nt raouldukelives Sep 2012 #5

GREAT proverb! WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2012 #6

My psychiatrist has that posted on his wall Shitty Mitty Sep 2012 #8

I love native American imagery. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #9

I needed this today Shampoobra Sep 2012 #10

orpupilofnature57

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1. Theres an old Jewish saying you can't serve

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Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:08 PM

Sep 2012

Mammon and God at the same time because you will hate one and love the other ,why do I bring this up ? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100123234711AAnwxPb