Grrr

This morning, in the car on the way to work, I began listening to "Emotional Freedom" by Dr. Judith Orloff. A story she told hit me like the oft-mentioned ton of bricks. Here's a paraphrase.

A Native American chief tells his tribe a tale of two dogs inside his head. One is courageous and pure of heart. The other is driven by hatred and vengeance. The dogs are fighting, and are determined to go until the death. A young brave, lacking the patience to wait for the conclusion, asks, "Who will win?"

The chief's reply: "The one I feed."