The Wolves Inside

An old man spoke to his grandson. "My child," he said. "Inside everyone there is a battle between two wolves. One is evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, inferiority, lies and ego. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, and truth."

The boy thought for a moment. Then he asked, "Which wolf wins?"

A moment of silence passed before the old man replied, "The one you feed…"

This tale of two wolves is popular. It's often attributed to Native American traditions without providing a serious source. 

Origins aside, it has a profound value. The human inside portrait feels very real.