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Two Wolves, One Heart: Which Will You Feed?
30th April 2026 • The James Brown Commentary • James A. Brown
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Ever wonder which part of you wins the daily battle between good vibes and not-so-good vibes? Well, this episode digs into that classic tale about two wolves fighting inside us, one representing all that grumpy stuff like anger and envy, and the other embodying peace and love. Spoiler alert: the one that wins is the one you choose to feed! We chat about how the choices we make—like whether to embrace positivity or stew in negativity—shape our daily lives and overall happiness. So buckle up as we explore this timeless metaphor, and maybe even share a laugh or two about our own inner wolves. It's all about recognizing those little moments that can either lift us up or drag us down, and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Takeaways:

  • In life, we're all battling two wolves within us; one's a total jerk, while the other's a sweetheart. It's a classic face-off!
  • The 'wolf' that wins in our lives is whichever one we choose to feed—so let's serve up some kindness!
  • Traffic jams can be a great time for reflection; sometimes, our inner battles become clearer when we're stuck in a car.
  • The wisdom shared in this episode reminds us that nurturing positive traits can lead to a happier life. So, what's on your menu today?
  • Engaging with our emotions can help us understand what we truly value; it's all about embracing love and compassion.
  • Check out jamesabrown.net to share your thoughts on feeding your inner wolves—let's keep the convo going!

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Speaker A:

This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net There's a story usually attributed to the Cherokee, though nobody has been able to trace it back to a single source.

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An old man was talking to his grandson and said, there are two wolves fighting inside of him.

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One is anger, envy, greed and pride.

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The other peace, love, compassion and humility.

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The grandson turned to him and asked, which one wins?

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The grandfather says, the one you feed.

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It's something I was thinking about in traffic once that the parts of us that we feed and embrace leave a deeper mark on our day to day lives.

Speaker A:

What do you think?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown and as always, be well.

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