The Wolf You Feed

[Curas1]

It's strange I feel like arguing against such a simple story.

Not you at all of course for retelling it but it's fundamental flaw, it's lie and it's malicious deception.

Eh, I feed my wolf well...

[2bsirius]

@Curas1

Yes, it is a simple story, BUT it is not to be taken literally. It just means that the things you spend the most time thinking about, whether it's fear, anger, envy, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, or hope, humility,  friendship and empathy, will become motivation for what you do in the world.

The idea that the world and not our own thoughts make us who we are, is a superficial and false way to see what you can do with what you think about.

[Curas1]

@2bsirius

Not to make it corny but that almost sounds like the idelogical clash between the jedi and the sith.

In the prequels we come to find out that the jedis support balance and self harmony but at the cost of emotional attachments , where the sith are driven by all emotion as they empower themselves with them

Sometimes I feel the star wars prequel were stories retold from a bias Jedi view and the reason I bring this up is how I feel about the world vs someone who would accept this

[Curas1]

@Curas1

my Greek mythology is a little rusty so instead of talking about people pushing boulders up hills or Procrustes bed, I use this to make my point.

Yes I understood the parable ...

[2bsirius]

@Curas1

I think it's great that you thought about it in this much detail, even though you saw it was as such a simple story.

[Curas1]

@2bsirius

I used to go on these summer road vacations with my grandmother as a child and we went through many areas of the southwest in America so I got my share of Native American folklore to go with the landscapes, cultural tourism and different peoples and art.

I don't know when I first heard this story, but I'm sure it was on one of those trips ...

[mindprism]

Funny how the black wolf got there in the first place. I mean, don't all of both wolves qualities have a proper time, place and function? You cannot judge the worth of a feeling on its face and split the world so neatly in two. It is folly to try.

The only good advice on such is to know yourself.

[vacant2012]

I definitely identify with this, even though this is the first time I've heard this concept illustrated in such a way.

I have a problem that I'm not very reflective -- I very rarely take a minute and reflect on how my life has been going and what wolf I'm feeding so to speak. When I actually DO reflect on my actions, they do largely seem to be influenced by vanity. It's a hard habit to break though; I'm still trying to figure out how to do it when it's almost automatic for me. -_-

[HigherPlanes]

Beautiful analogy.

[pinkmoon831]

thanks for sharing the story =)

[2bsirius]

@pinkmoon831

Thanks for watching.

[roz59]

I've always loved this, and I certainly believe in it. I would love to ask you to maybe re do this video, in a more serious light...not that you aren't serious about it ;) You have a very nice clear voice...and I'd love to see this with some calming indian music behind it. with you telling the story...and maybe some more phots of wolves. Just a request :) Thank you for posting this 2bsirius :)

[2bsirius]

@roz59

I might repost it sometime and try to do a better job of it. Thanks for the feedback.

[Elaina43]

Didn't you post this video quite a while back? I remember it and thought it was put up by you - it's a great vid / message.

[2bsirius]

@Elaina43

Nope, not I. This was a fast video I made this afternoon.

[Elaina43]

@2bsirius

Well, it's a truly thought-provoking one!

[falcoperegrinus82]

@Elaina43 I know I've heard this before too, but I cant remember where.

[Elaina43]

@falcoperegrinus82

Ah well... Here's to our brains, falcoperegrinus82 *cheers!*

The sentiment is worth a second (even third!) viewing 8‹D

[slobomotion]

Sure are a lot of panicked, delusional fear mongers out there. Too many people with too much time on their hands, who didn't get square spiritually nor set up any kind of a solid basis in their lives they could sustain, most of them. I have been listening. It is easier to feed the negative when you are on thin ice, perhaps, all this metaphorically speaking. Uprated.

[urquiza78]

This needed a bit more life though, still, musnt grumble the essence was still there. Good on you 2B.

[2bsirius]

@urquiza78

Yes

[AdamaKnowsBest]

I understand the point of your parable and it’s an interesting point. However I have 2 say that I disagree with it as it has been my experience that people r only as good as the world allows them 2 b no better and no worse.

Anyways good video

[2bsirius]

@AdamaKnowsBest

Please read my comment above this one...Thanks anyway.

[AdamaKnowsBest]

@2bsirius I'm sorry but which comment? I can't c it.

[schoolmaster1945]

Good wolf?...evil wolf?....wolves eat what they need to survive...regards...

[2bsirius]

@schoolmaster1945

I remember when you were capable of understanding metaphors. This is NOT to be taken literally, obviously. It's about the human mind and the conflicts it encounters. It's NOT about wolves.

I despair sometimes about what too much time spent on YouTube can do. Regards to you too btw.

[davidjohn83]

no i really enjoyed this! thank you for sharing. continue to share! <3

[dedset1]

good

[managarm1349]

i´ve read this one before...very good story

[IChoseTheRedPill]

i'm very familiar with this story passed down... wonderful story with powerful meaning... thanks for sharing this with us...

Mitakuye Oyasin

Kensho

[MensRifleAssociation]

super cool.

[tomken8dy]

I keep feeding the good wolf but the dark one

occasionally steals the food...

[lapisredux]

i think there should be a third wolf to put regret in for why would an out and out baddy or an out and out goody have any regrets?

[wideosvatcher]

what wolf did native americans feed?  because they got their asses handed to them in the 1800's.

[snakebitgoat]

I love this story and it is so true

[cacahouetech]

Where you thinking in anyone in particular? Do you think Gary knows this story?

[xknowledgeisfreex]

Absolutely. This is also backed up neuroscience. The neural circuits you feed will get stronger.

There is an interesting Ted talk about how our mental habits influence our thinking and moods and how they can be changed by practicing contemplation.

watch?v=TR8TjCncvIw

from 7:30 on

[2bsirius]

@xknowledgeisfreex

Yes, thanks for understanding that the video is not literally about wolves.

[GurdyKliquer]

Not trite in the least. Great story and a wonderful reminder. Thanks.

[13baldjj]

Where did you get the picture in the video from?

[pawsoned]

It's not tripe at all - maybe somewhat simplistic (verging on a dualistic worldview) but I like it <3. Often very simple stories or examples convey deep truths. There's definitely too much negative vibes in the world and inside us and I think that the benevolent wolf must be starving ...

[DeeDemonwitch]

No time wasted. On the contrary, thanks for sharing :)