This says it all.
(via the-peace-project)
Two Wolves
One evening an old man told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.
One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealously, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-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 this for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which Wolf wins?”
The old man simply replied, “The one you feed.”
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Joy – Emotion evoked by well being or success
Peace – State of tranquility or quiet
Love – A strong enthusiasm
Hope – To look forward with confidence or expectation
Serenity – Disposition free form stress or emotion
Humility – Modest opinion of one’s self importance
Kind – A friendly, warm hearted nature
Benevolence – Disposition to do good
Empathy – Vicariously experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, and attitude of another
Generosity – Willingness to give
Truth – Sincerity in actions, character, and utterances
Compassion – Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it
Faith – Complete trust
