You might be interested to know that for many Native American tribes
Wolf is the power animal of teaching.
Thanks again
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion on theoretical and research issues in counselling
psychology [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amanda
Poyner
Sent: Tuesday 11 December 2001 16:27
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Subject: Re: September 11th - A New Perspective
Dear Mark,
Your reply just lets me know that taking the risk of sharing something
that is off list topic, is not only safe and well received, but that it
has meaning for others. I'm glad the story helped you.
Warm Wishes
Amanda
On Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at 10:29 am, Mark Dean wrote:
> You wouldn't believe how synchronistic that is, thanks.
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion on theoretical and research issues in counselling
> psychology [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amanda
> Poyner
> Sent: Sunday 09 December 2001 19:30
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: September 11th - A New Perspective
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just thought I would share something I read, which stopped any
> confusion I had been feeling about my responses and that of others. I
> hope you will excuse that it is slightly off the topic of this list,
> but considering the controversy around it all, particularly at the
> time, I trust you will forgive me:
>
> Two Wolves.
>
> A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he
> felt about the tragedy (on 11th September). He said, "I feel as if I
> have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful,
> angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one."
>
> The grandson asked him, "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?"
>
> The grandfather answered, "The one I feed."
>
> I hope you found something here for yourselves, I know I did. May we
> be as mindful in all our thoughts and emotions.
>
> With Warm Wishes
> Amanda
>
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