#1 The Tale of Two Wolves
One evening, an elderly cherokee brave 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 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 that you feed”.
#2 The Elephant and the Rope
One day a man passing through an elephant camp saw that one elephant was not kept in a cage nor held by chains. Instead, it was held by a small piece of rope tied to its front leg.
Confused and curious at the same time, he asked the trainer why such a large and powerful creature didn’t attempt to break free?!
The trainer then explained:
“When he was very young and much smaller, we used to tie with same rope.. at that age it was hard enough to hold him. But as he grew up, he was conditioned to believe he cannot break away. He believes that the rope can still hold him, so he never tries to break free.”
#3 Three Feet From Gold
Caught by gold fever during the Californian gold rush, a man journeyed west with his life savings to stake a claim. After weeks of relentless labor, he finally struck a gold nugget. Excited, he informed his family, who soon arrived to support him with additional tools and machinery.
They discovered a gold seam and invested in larger equipment to expand their operation. But soon after, the gold vein mysteriously disappeared. After futile digging, they gave up, sold the equipment to a junk dealer, and returned home disheartened.
Instead of merely trying to profit on the mining frenzy, like the bulk of junk traders did, this trader had the wisdom to consult with a mining professional. Upon inspection, the engineer discovered that the gold vein had been interrupted by a fault line and predicted it would continue a few meters down. They resumed drilling and struck gold just three feet below the point where the original miners had stopped.
The junk dealer, with his foresight, became wealthy, while the original miner spent years repaying debts.
3 Powerful and Inspiring Messages
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“THE TALE OF TWO WOLVES” reminds once again that within each of us, two wolves are constantly battling—the good one and the bad one. The wolf that thrives is the one we choose to feed, illustrating the power of our choices in shaping our character and destiny.
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The story of “THE ELEPHANTS AND THE ROPE” teaches us that our limitations are often self-imposed by past experiences and beliefs. By breaking free from these mental constraints, we can achieve incredible things. It’s a reminder to not let our past failures dictate our current potential.
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“THREE FEET FROM GOLD” underscores the importance of resilience and perseverance. It teaches us that success could be just around the corner, and giving up too soon can mean missing out on significant achievements. It also highlights the importance of seeking advice from experts, as an outside perspective can help us make the right choices and decisions, especially when we are just close to the success.
These stories collectively emphasize the importance of inner strength, overcoming self-imposed limitations, and staying determined in the face of challenges. Which one resonates with you the most?