Aristotle Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Wisdom for this week Two Wolves One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 "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 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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I like that one; thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Me too. I am going to share that with my kids. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 You're very welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbay Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begood2 Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 The Aristotles, I really liked your story about the two wolves! I'm going to make an extra effort to only feed the good wolf too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I would say they're more than wolves. More like one is a wolf with angel wings and the other is black, has six heads, and three reptilian tails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 The Aristotles,I really liked your story about the two wolves! I'm going to make an extra effort to only feed the good wolf too. :)Thank you, begood... me too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Since this is the general discussion on the topic, feel free to share how you "feed the good wolf". :-)I would say they're more than wolves. More like one is a wolf with angel wings and the other is black, has six heads, and three reptilian tails.I had a foster Indian brother, and he had reoccuring nightmares of being chased by a wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I get chased by things not as wonderful as wolves in my dreams. O_o Feeding the good wolf? Going to church! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Feeding the good wolf? Going to church!Is that it? Are those of us who do not go to church therefore feeding the "bad wolf"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 (re: Wisdom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Most wars are caused by the irreligious, attempting to impose their self-perceived authority and control over another. I have found that most arguments are caused by the same type of people. The irony is how surprised the war monger is when Christians fight back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 God said those who are not for Him are against Him. If one is against God, it would stand to reason that they are working for the other guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Feeding the good wolf? Going to church!Is that it? Are those of us who do not go to church therefore feeding the "bad wolf"?There are different things which feed the wolf which you do, like serving others, being a good father, and good citizen.But there are things which almost negate these and I know you know which things they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 But there are things which almost negate these and I know you know which things they are.I am not sure what your are talking about....God said those who are not for Him are against Him. If one is against God, it would stand to reason that they are working for the other guy!Then it would appear the 'other guy' is about the same as your god. What would be the point of worshipping this particular posited god? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Tch, tch, tch, look at the deeper meaning. Going to church. Now, for me, I go to church to be edified so I can survive the next week! So that I can receive the blessings of the gospel and partake of the Sacrament since I am only human and bumble up all the time and remember Him and worship Him. That's what the Sabbath is for. Of course there's more things to do--but to come unto Christ is the best of all. I go to church and read my scriptures to come unto Christ. Don't you think that if you're becoming like Christ, or trying to, and looking for the deeper meanings and higher laws, don't you think you would already be serving and loving others and striving to daily improve yourself? So, why do I go to church? To become like Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Since this is the general discussion on the topic, feel free to share how you "feed the good wolf". :-)<div class='quotemain'>I would say they're more than wolves. More like one is a wolf with angel wings and the other is black, has six heads, and three reptilian tails.I had a foster Indian brother, and he had reoccuring nightmares of being chased by a wolf.I had foster Indian sisters and one brother!!! Cool. As for the dreams, I read a child development book in college about this. They say boys between 4-8 dream of bears and boys from 8-18 dream of wolves and that it is a natural or normal thing.WolfTo see a wolf in your dream, symbolizes beauty, solitude, mystery, self-confidence and pride. You are able to keep your composure in a variety of social situations and can blend in with any situation with ease and grace. You are a loner by choice. Negatively, it represents hostility and aggression. It may also reflect an uncontrollable force or situation in your life. In particular, if the wolf is white, then it signifies valor and victory. You have the ability to see the light even in your darkest hours. To dream that you kill a wolf, indicates betrayal and secrets revealed. Chase To dream that you are being chased, signifies that you are avoiding a situation that you do not think is conquerable. It is often a metaphor for some form of insecurity. In particular, to dream that you are chased by an animal, represents your own unexpressed and unacknowledged anger which is being projected onto that animal. Alternatively, you may be running away from a primal urge or fear. To dream that you are chasing someone, signifies that you are attempting to overcome a difficult goal or task. You may also be expressing some aggressive feelings toward others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Of course you would find this. You are a partisans. It is the nature of partinship to find that which supports your particular position. Correction: I am a truthseeker; a truthseeker seeks [and finds] the truth.It is also the religious aka Christians attempting to impose their beliefs and authority and control over another. Are you speaking of the Christians who come to a forum such as this and attempt to impose their beliefs onto the LDS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Why do you always take the offensive?\LOL Why do you ALWAYS exagerate in your attempt to slam someone?To feed the good wolf Kindness: n 1: the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic 2: tendency to be kind and forgiving 3: a kind act. Compassion to my fellow man. Be it my neighbor, friend, co-worker, boss, sibling. Irregardless of their faith, nationality, etc. The Golden Rule is apt here: Do unto others as you would have done onto you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 No Ari, I am not speaking of that. Ari, read the bold part. Why do you always take the offensive? In this case you are so off the mark you should really be embarassed! Instead of attacking bits and pieces of everyones posts, why don't you give, in detail, how you feed the good wolf that is in you?How interesting, 'MrsS', that you, being new to the board, would refer to me by a nickname I used months ago! see do. Let's stop monkeying around, shall we? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Going to church. Now, for me, I go to church to be edified so I can survive the next week!That's cool. If it works for you then that's what you should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Correction: I am a truthseeker; a truthseeker seeks [and finds] the truth.That is what all the partisans say. Is suggesting you are superior to everbody else - because you think you have the truth - something you consider "feeding the good". I consider it a bit arrogant myself. But it is not unusual for people to get the two confused. FWIW..... arrogance can be an acceptable human trait. It is very common. Interesting that a thread talking about feeding the good and/or evil has turned into a slamfest. And y'll wonder why I see no additional value in religion or religious beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 re: "Wisdom" I submit that we not feed the wolves in sheep's clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I had foster Indian sisters and one brother!!! Cool. That is too cool!!As for the dreams, I read a child development book in college about this. They say boys between 4-8 dream of bears and boys from 8-18 dream of wolves and that it is a natural or normal thing.WolfTo see a wolf in your dream, symbolizes beauty, solitude, mystery, self-confidence and pride. You are able to keep your composure in a variety of social situations and can blend in with any situation with ease and grace. You are a loner by choice. Negatively, it represents hostility and aggression. It may also reflect an uncontrollable force or situation in your life. In particular, if the wolf is white, then it signifies valor and victory. You have the ability to see the light even in your darkest hours. To dream that you kill a wolf, indicates betrayal and secrets revealed. Chase To dream that you are being chased, signifies that you are avoiding a situation that you do not think is conquerable. It is often a metaphor for some form of insecurity. In particular, to dream that you are chased by an animal, represents your own unexpressed and unacknowledged anger which is being projected onto that animal. Alternatively, you may be running away from a primal urge or fear. To dream that you are chasing someone, signifies that you are attempting to overcome a difficult goal or task. You may also be expressing some aggressive feelings toward others.That's very interesting...thanks for sharing that, Syble! As for my foster Indian brother...just 17 yrs old...caught in a dilemma between gospel teachings and Indian teachings...this makes perfect sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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