Which Wolf Do We Choose To Feed?

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson 
about a battle that goes on inside people.

 

He said, "My son, the battle is between 
two "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."

—A Native American Metaphor