November 3, 2009
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Two Wolves
This is not an original work, but I don't know its origins. It may have been worded differently. I am recounting it from memory.
An indian warrior went to the tribe's shaman one day. He said "Uncle, I have had a dream that I do not understand". The shaman told the young brave to tell him about the dream.
Two wolves, a white wolf, and a black wolf, meet. They circle each other warily. Finally, they lunge at each other and engage in a furious battle. The wolves appear to be equal in every way, both in strength and in cunning. For every attack one makes, the other has the perfect move to counter it. They are still engaged in this fierce battle when the brave awakes.
The shaman, after a time of smoking and contemplating, tells the young brave he has discerned the meaning.
"You have within you two wolves, each battling for control. The black wolf represents the darkness that is in all men, the side of you that wishes to embrace the hatred you have for your enemies, and wage war against those who have wronged you, and our people. The white wolf represents the side of you that embraces feelings of love for your family and friends, and wants to stay home with them, hunting for food and living in peace."
But, Uncle", said the youing man, "How do I know which wolf will win?"
"That is easy", said the shaman. "The one you feed."
Comments (22)
Good one. We are who we choose to be.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this story. I've not heard it before.
This was a story my father shared with me when I was young. It is beautiful.
I have heard this before I think. And it is very good. And speaks truth.
Put the word "wolf" in any title and my eyes are fixed on it. I clicked your post so fast it made my head spin...which is either a good thing for you, or a bad thing for me. I can't decide. o.o
I liked that. It's something we've all heard, yet told a different way. :]
@DarkDestiny666 - I'm pretty much a wolf fanatic, myself. My family swears I'm half wolf.
I heard that one. Good one.
Thank you for sharing this.
This is a great story! And sooooo true! I think we can always look to animals and nature to learn valuable lessons.
Hugs, C.
This is a great story. It holds more truth then some would realize.
I also love wolves.
I really like this story.
I'm pretty sure I've heard this before as well, but it is still a great story to recount. Wolves are fascinating creatures to me, so I enjoy any story in which they are a part of.
Jajajah! That's a good story.
The bad and the good in side you bring a lot of questions about moral, life and choices. Which wolf I breed? Mmmph!
Sometimes I feed the black or the white wolf, but there's a gray wolf too?
fabulous story!
<---- I like wolfies too
i know i've read this before. still worth "re-hearing."
Thank you for sharing that one with us I hadn't heard it before and it is beautiful.
I do beleive that you have it right...in fact I know that you have it right...and Samcancer is right too...there are three wolfs...I know cuz my spirit animals is three wolfs and my name translated is Hair of Many Color...this is a good thing for others to know...smile
Hey! How are you doing?!? I've been AWOL/sick for a few days. But, feeling a lot better now! HUGS!
I've heard this as well, as well. But it's been awhile since then. I'm not sure if my boyfriend knows it-- he's a werewolf fanatic! Even if this about wolves.
I like this.
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