Which Wolf Wins

Which Wolf Wins?

A grandfather told his grandson about the conflict that goes on inside each one of us. "The battle is between two wolves," he said. "One wolf is called Evil, and it is anger, jealousy, lies, arrogance, guilt, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other wolf's name has almost the same letters, which shows how close they are to each other. He is called Life, and that is for love, peace, truth, hope, humility, kindness, and compassion."

The grandson thought about this for a few moments and then asked, "Which wolf wins, Grandpa?" and the answer was: "The one you feed."



Life is neither good nor evil, 
but only a place for good and evil.
- Marcus Aurelius


Most folks are about as happy as they
make up their minds to be. 
- Abraham Lincoln



Bruno's commentary
The grandfather's answer sums up in a few short words the dilemma we often experience. It is not easy to be positive when things go bad, which is of course exactly when being positive is most important. But how can we change our thinking? Here's how I do it: When someone hurts me badly, I write a detailed letter to him or her, describing my disappointment, my anger, and my bruised ego. And then I read it, read it again and again, and eventually, after a few days, weeks or even months, I tear it up and never send it. This exercise draws off negativity and helps me discover the positive side of life again. It allows my "Life wolf" to win. 

Which wolf are you feeding right now?


Agree? Disagree?

  
   

You Have The Power

You have the power!
We all have incredible power but often don’t realize it. I am talking about our SMILE power. Want to see if you have it? Next time you meet someone with a crabby face, smile and watch how he changes. Or when you’re in an elevator with people you don’t know, smile, say something friendly, and watch everyone’s mood lighten up. But why should we use this special gift? Well, that one is easy. It’s our responsibility to make other people feel good if we can. And smiling is one of the best ways to do so.

You can never give away a smile 
- it always comes back.
- Anonymous

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. 
- Phyllis Diller

Bruno’s commentary
People have been talking about Mona Lisa’s smile for 500 years! If you want another proof of smile power, watch how a telephone conversation brightens up when you smile as you talk, even though your conversation partner can’t see you. Your smile alters your voice and sends out healthy energy and suddenly everything becomes positive. Need another proof? Smile at a child; you will get one back, immediately! And best of all: It’s impossible to become angry when you smile!

Are you smiling right now?