Cherokee Wisdom

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

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 grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Polyphemus,
the one-eyed giant,
made a visit in July.

According to a Russian folk tale
Baba Yaga is a witch
who lives in a hut
on chicken legs.

Wall in Brooklyn, NY

Plate by George Pearlman

Live in each season as it passes;
Breathe the air,
drink the drink,
taste the fruit
& resign yourself to the influences of each.

Henry David Thoreau