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"
"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".
http://www.psychologymatters.asia/article/65/the-story-of-the-two-wolves-managing-your-thoughts-feelings-and-actions.html
But why do we so easily succumb to feed the evil wolf? Why do we hate and feed it and react hatefull towards others?
WoW!!
Love the story.
Had heard a bit different version with 'who feeds what' theme, love it.
I am not sure if it is possible to be devoid of negative emotions. Positive emotions make sense when we feel and know negativity.
We certainly can try to have positive attitude.
This reminds me of Seinfeld episode
'Serenity now, insanity later"