wolves

An elder Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life.
He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, and resentment. The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship,, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."

"The same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too", he added.

The grandchildren thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee replied, "The one you feed."