Today I am inspired to share one of my favorite stories that one of my teachers has shared with me at times in the past when I am over-indulging debilitating emotions, negative self-talk, or whoa-is-me kind of thinking. The story goes like this:

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between 2 “wolves” inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf wins?” The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

My question to you is: Which wolf are you feeding?

Consider UPdating who you are inviting to your dinner table….

Fondly,
Christine

“The truth is that we can learn to condition our minds, bodies, and emotions to link pain or pleasure to whatever we choose. By changing what we link pain and pleasure to, we will instantly change our behaviors.”
– Anthony Robbins quotes

“When sadness comes, just sit by the side and look at it and say, “I am the watcher, I am not sadness,” and see the difference. Immediately you have cut the very root of sadness. It is no more nourished. It will die of starvation. We feed these emotions by being identified with them.”
– Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

“Reality is the mirror of your thoughts. Choose well what you put in front of the mirror.”
– Remez Sasson