Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror for this year and the Christmas season in barreling in. Unfortunately some people are having still having a hard time with their unhappiness at election results here in the United States. It's remains, in some cases, a family and friend problem. What a waste of potential good family and friend together time. If you aren't happy yet, you need to get on board. It may be a matter of perspective that you need to reevaluate or put on the proper shelf. Whatever. Fix it. Don't let another holiday pass without your family and friends-- even those with whom you may have differences of opinion. Seriously. Talk about something else other than your unhappiness. We all have our struggles. Hopefully it is as simple as that. It may not be, but trying counts.
The whole situation reminds me of the story of the Cherokee grandfather and the wolf. I was reminded of this by a "dear friend/sister-cousin" who is often a source of inspiration when it comes to ideas for this blog. She was reminded of the story when it appeared in a Louise Penny novel. Recently I saw it on a Yellowstone rerun as well. It shows up here and there and everywhere these days. Probably most of you have heard this story from one source or another, but some things are worth a "relook" once in a while ... especially when confronted by the challenges and struggles of living.
The story goes like this:
"One evening, an elderly Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside each of us.
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 same fight is going on inside you—and inside every other person, too.”
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.'”
(quote from online site: mindful FAMILY MEDICINE)
Moving on now....
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