Choosing Momentum

The story of two wolves is a Cherokee Indian legend illustrating the most important battle of our lives―the one between good and bad within us:

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.  “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”  The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”  The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

What are we allowing and affirming?  Are we allowing fear to rattle around or are we able to surrender and profess, “I am an easy & open conduit for your Divine prosperity”.

Surrendering is not just about releasing; it is recognizing we also do not something that is toxic and poison in us to linger and grow.

Whatever the negative feeling or thought, we are invited to reverse and invert it with an affirmation.  We are asked to grow and to feed our highest good.  It is leaving the path that is not in our highest good for another avenue of peace and ease.  We create our reality.  If we are being faced with disrespect and condescension of a narcissist, affirm your own value, “I deserve love, trust, and peace in my life.”

Just because we have negative and lower vibrational thoughts about ourselves and circumstances, it does not mean they are true. Just as we know that higher value proteins and vegetables are better fuel for our journey, positive affirmations fuel our momentum for spiritual and emotional growth.  By saying affirmations and practicing self-compassion, we gain confidence and shape life in the direction we want it to go.