{"title":"Learn more…","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Cherokee were one of the so-called “Five Civilized Tribes”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Known for their cultural wealth, language and traditions, they are undoubtedly one of the native cultures that has had the greatest impact on Western society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jsx-2049201783 c--grey-neutral-800\"\u003eAs part of their immense legacy, the Cherokee legend of the two wolves is one of the most popular.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story is told as a wise lesson from an old man to his grandson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe explains that a terrible battle between two wolves is unleashed every day inside the hearts of all men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jsx-2049201783 c--grey-neutral-800\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese two animals symbolize two opposing forces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne is evil, the old man tells his grandson. It is anger. It is envy, greed, arrogance and even\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"jsx-151512268 jsx-1474443579 default-a-link is--underline c--secondary-600 is--underline\" data-google-events='{\"data\":{\"action\":\"click\",\"category\":\"Content\",\"label\":\"Related \/the-cherokee-legend-of-the-two-wolves-or-our-inner-forces\/\",\"value\":\"https:\/\/exploringyourmind.com\/acknowledging-sadness-brave\/\"}}' data-with-google-events=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/exploringyourmind.com\/acknowledging-sadness-brave\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003esadness.\u003c\/a\u003e It’s the feeling of inferiority and the ego. The other force is kindness, joy, love, hope, serenity, humility, compassion, and of course, peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jsx-2049201783 c--grey-neutral-800\"\u003eWhen the young Cherokee asked his\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"jsx-151512268 jsx-1474443579 default-a-link is--underline c--secondary-600 is--underline\" data-google-events='{\"data\":{\"action\":\"click\",\"category\":\"Content\",\"label\":\"Related \/the-cherokee-legend-of-the-two-wolves-or-our-inner-forces\/\",\"value\":\"https:\/\/exploringyourmind.com\/grandfathers-legacy-eternal-bond\/\"}}' data-with-google-events=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/exploringyourmind.com\/grandfathers-legacy-eternal-bond\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003egrandfather\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich wolf is going to win that battle,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein most versions, he responds:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe one you choose to feed will win\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBut there is another version, perhaps much more interesting as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jsx-2049201783 c--grey-neutral-800\"\u003eIt is where the old Cherokee warrior tells his grandson that both must actually win. Because\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe battle is not a matter of strength, but of balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe have to feed the two wolves because we need both. We must guide them both along the right path…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/seandiin.com\/collections\/learn-more.oembed","provider":"Seandiin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}