Two Wolves Within

An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to
him with anger at a schoolmate who had done
him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story.
I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those
that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what
they do. But hate wears you down, and does not
hurt your enemy. It is like taking poison and
wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled
with these feelings many times."

He continued, "It is as if there are two wolves
inside me; one is good and does no harm. He
lives in harmony with all around him and does
not take offense when no offense was intended.
He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in
the right way."

"But the other wolf, ah! He is full of anger. The
littlest thing will set him into a fit of temper. He
fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He
cannot think because his anger and hate are so
great. It is hard to live with these two wolves
inside me, for both of them try to dominate my
spirit."

The boy looked intently into his Grandfather's
eyes and asked, "Which wolf will win the fight
in your heart, Grandfather?"

The Grandfather solemnly said, "The one I feed."

{Author Unknown}