The Battle Within
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 wolf however, 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."
I heard this story years ago and it always seems to stick with me when times seem tough. Everyone has trials and tribulations to overcome. Whether it is having a death in the family or getting laid off. We all go through good and bad times. It is the way we overcome our trials that show our true character. Sometimes we allow our weaknesses to be our downfall rather than using them to our advantage. I once heard of a man who got laid off from his job and had a family to support. With no luck on finding a job, the man went to the corner of a busy intersection with a sign that read, "Will work for food". People who passed tried to give him money but he wouldn't accept it. Instead, he told people he wanted a job. The CEO of a company nearby caught wind of this man's story and hired him the next day proving that no matter what we are going through, it is how you react and overcome your trials that defines who you are and what you will become.
There are two types of people in this world: the ones that "feed their bad wolf" and the ones who "feed their good wolf". It is those who persevere through the tough times that we always seem to find intriguing. We sometimes ask ourselves "what is the secret to happiness?" I don't believe there is a secret. I believe those who don't look past the obstacle to find the light will forever be in the dark; they will never truly be happy with themselves. You must be content with yourself to find true happiness and success in life. We all have two wolves in us; the one we feed will determine who we are.
Tough times never last, but tough people do
Felicia Cienfuegos, Marketing Coordinator
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