Wisdom story: It's up to you which of the two wolves inside you wins

Once, in a proud Cherokee tribe, a young boy was brought before the council of elders. His actions had been aggressive, and concern had spread among the tribe. The elders, wise and experienced, knew that guidance was needed. One of the oldest and wisest elders took the boy aside, leading him away from the crowd to share a lesson that had been passed down for generations. The elder looked at the boy with kind but serious eyes and began to speak. He explained that aggression and anger were natural emotions, but they had to be understood and controlled. Then, he shared an important truth. “Within every person, there live two wolves. One wolf is good, it represents kindness, love, patience, and wisdom. The other wolf is evil, it embodies anger, greed, hatred, and selfishness. These two wolves are locked in a fierce battle, fighting for control over your heart and mind. This battle does not end, it continues throughout your entire life. And at different times, each wolf will try to influence your choices.” The young boy, listening intently, furrowed his brow as he considered these words. After a moment, he asked, “If both wolves are equally strong and always fighting, which one wins?”

The old man smiled, his eyes filled with wisdom. Placing a gentle hand on the boy’s shoulder, he answered, “The wolf that wins is the wolf you feed.” The boy stood in thoughtful silence as he absorbed the elder’s words. The lesson was clear, if he allowed his anger and aggression to grow, then the evil wolf would grow stronger and take control of his actions. But if he nurtured kindness, patience, and love, the good wolf would gain strength and guide him towards a better path. The choice was his to make, as it is for all people.