Midlife’s A Trip

4 Responses to “Worry on Your Mind?”

1. 

   Madeleine Phillips
   

   17. Jan, 2008

   While the day is clearly not over, I already had something to worry about, which I have now relinquished. Something else may be on the horizon. Today I had a wonderful encounter with an 89-year-old (soon to be 90) gentleman who works in my building. He always brings his special brand of philosophy when he comes to visit. Today was no exception. He brought this thoughtful story: 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 forces inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,self-pity, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humanity, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, forgiveness and faith.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wins?” The old Cherokee simply replied: “The one you feed.”
2. 

   Karen
   

   17. Jan, 2008

   Madeleine–

   This is so special I turned your wisdom for today into a posting so no one will miss it. I hope you don’t mind. Thanks–I needed this.
3. 

   paddy
   

   26. Jan, 2008

   Great post. Thanks for info.
4. 

   Karen
   

   28. Jan, 2008

   You’re welcome Paddy. Hope you’ll stop by again.