Words Of Wisdom

I have always enjoyed Native American stories. They are simple but yet so true and they reveal so much wisdom and just plain ol' common sense. Stories like the one below were passed down from generation to generation. They had no written laws so these stories guided each generation on how they should live and conduct themselves. I would like to share one of them with you.

Story of Two Wolves

~ Barbara LaBarbera

Old Grandfather was proud and wise

The spirit of truth shined from his eyes

Come draw your hearts near

Old Grandfather's story to hear...

Listen with your spirit's ear well

Keep this story in heart to dwell

A strong message for all hearts to see

This is the Two Wolves Story...

In each person's heart deep within

Are two wolves fighting to see who wins

One wolf is good, who fights strong

The other is evil and fights to do wrong

Down in our spirit's soul

They fight for our hearts to hold

The wolves are in constant fight

Each struggling with all their might

Of the two wolves that dwell within

You ask, which wolf will win?

The answer is simple, take heed

The wolf that wins is the one you feed

Sometimes the wolves rip our soul apart

Which wolf will rule your heart...

Remember, old Grandfather was wise

The spirit of truth shined from his eyes...