Post Election Ramblings

[NightskyeB4Dawn]

Some of my thoughts/opinions could be entirely off the mark. Just my 2cents.



The Wolves Within


An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life:


“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy."


"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego."


He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too.”



The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf will win?”



 The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

One of my favorites.

Too bad too many of us keep feeding the beast.

Yep, this is a great one. I ran across this story maybe 5 years ago. It has been in my mind on / off ever since.



I want the good wolf to win. But sometimes my mind sinks into this very dark and cold place. How do i actually feed the good wolf? What do i have to do? I swear i will try.



NightSkye you are definitely one of the good humans. How do you feed the good wolf? Especially as you witness a lot of evil stuff. I don't, but still i struggle with this concept.



Sorry for the off-topic but i could really use some guidance, regarding this.

Thanks Finn, it is not easy, and life experiences have taught me that mistakes can be powerful learning experiences.

I grew up in a poor but loving community, that laid a strong foundation for love of family and community. Being blessed to have lived a good life, put me in a position where serving my community is enjoyable to me, and provides me with the purpose I need to get out of bed in the morning and remain productive.

I truly "love" everyone that I meet, until they give me a reason not to love them. 

If you ask any of my nine siblings, what do they remember most about our childhood, they will all tel you, "Laughter". I try to distribute joy, peace, and laughter, wherever I go and in everything I do.

I had a case most recently where an lady in her 70's had been sexually assaulted. She was emotionally wrought. When she left she was laughing. She asked me if she could hug me, of course I gave her a hug. She told me that she did not think she would ever be able to laugh again, and thanked me for restoring laughter to her spirit.

That is exactly why I do what I do.