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For those of you that know me well you will be aware that I am a lover of life; of nature,people and animals; and my gorgeous family and amazing husband Peter.
I am also a lover of fables and often relate them within coaching sessions to highlight, inspire or insitigate new or different ways of thinking for my clients.
This one is one of my favourites, and one I often share with my private life coaching and mentoring clients.
If you can sometimes feel weighed down by negative thoughts or emotions, self doubt or anxiety, this good wolf/bad wolf fable is most definitely for you.
Let me know in the comment box at the bottom of this Blog your thoughts around the message it shares. xxx
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An elderly Cherokee native American Indian was teaching his grandson about life.
He shared with him a story about the ‘two wolves’ that live inside us all ….
One wolf, the grandfather said, is the good wolf.
The good wolf is kind and caring and compassionate.
He is happy and joyful and peaceful.
He always looks for the positive, and despite any challenges that may be going on around him, does his best to seek the good in everything.
He speaks of the best things, about all that is possible; about overcoming obstacles; about living with love, gratitude, joy and peace; about his own learning and self growth….
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he other wolf is the bad wolf….
The bad wolf within us is often angry and resentful, envious or bitter – and tends to mainly see the negative things in life, and focus or home in on the bad.
The bad wolf speaks of the worst scenarios and outcomes, about why things can’t change for him, is generally pessimistic and talks about how unfair life is.
The old man goes on to say that the two wolves are always fighting each other –
and that it’s a fight that often goes on within us all to some extent each day…..
The boy thinks for a while and then asks his grandfather:
“If they are always fighting, which wolf wins?”
“Whichever wolf is fed and nourished most my son. That’s the wolf who wins…”
“Which wolf am I feeding and nourishing right now?” is a question that is worth asking yourself on a regular basis.
Feed your good wolf more – and you will gradually starve your bad wolf….
You can gently move from a place of fear to faith, from doubt to knowing, from anxiety to calm, from anger to gratitude, from sadness to more joyful living..
and, if you are anything like my gorgeous boy Floyd…
towards giving and receiving more heartfelt peace, joy and love…
So stop for a moment and think about which wolf you have been feeding most recently.
Good wolf? Bad wolf? Which one?
Think also about your surroundings, the people you mix with, the communication others give you, the experiences you share.
Are your circumstances and others nourishing and feeding that same wolf for you?
It’s time to make next year a great one….As we approach the end of 2019 it’s worth taking time to reflect on which wolf has been mostly in the driving seat for you this year.
Perhaps you are seeing clearly that there are some changes in 2020 that would be beneficial for you to make…
I would love to hear your thoughts around this fable, and please do share it with others if you would like to.
Any insights or clarity for you? New ways of thinking? What has the good wolf/bad wolf fable brought to light for you?
Let me know in the comments below. I am always pleased to hear from you and would love to know your thoughts.
Much love as always.
xx
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Hi Maureen. I thought of the parallels: primal instincts/high-order thinking and carnal/spiritual minds.
I will be using this good wolf/bad wolf fable into my arsenal of positive self-talk.
It also alludes to the “you are what you eat” analogy.
Over time, what we feed our minds affects our well-being physically and emotionally.
Thank you for sharing this story.
Hi Bonnie
It’s a great story to share – and as you say, alludes to the ‘you are what you eat’ analogy.
Love the parallels that came to your mind 🙂
A Great one to add into your arsenal of positive self talk.
Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts – and glad the good wolf/bad wolf story resonated with you.
Much love, Maureen x
Hi Maureen
I really enjoyed this fable. I know at times I do feed the bad wolf, it is easier, but when you think about the good wolf and all the good things you have, the more there is to be grateful for and the more good there will be in your life.
Life can be challenging but we have a choice, it can be good or bad, it’s up to you.
When I feel low and life’s a struggle I force myself to think of all I have to be grateful for, and there is a lot, but sometimes you forget so thinking of the good wolf reminds me I am very lucky and have a lot to be grateful for.
Thank you Maureen for sharing this story.
Sharon… So glad you enjoyed this one – and you are so right…. Life can be challenging – but we have a choice – as you say, good or bad, its up to you where you put your focus. Wishing you the most amazing 2020. Let’s all commit to making this a ‘good wolf’ year. Maureen x