Someone posted a quote on Facebook the other day that said, “Holding a grudge is letting someone live rent-free in your head.”
A simple statement, but one that conveys a real truth. If you’ve ever held a grudge against someone, you know exactly what the quote means. The object of your grudge is walking around just fine – and may not even be aware of what is going on inside of you – and your peace is completely shattered.
The statement reminds that what we let live rent-free in our head has an enormous impact on us.
When I read it, one of the things that came to my mind is what I have seen in several places referred to as an old Cherokee legend. (Whether it really is or whether someone else made it up, I don’t know, but it is a good story either way.)
The story goes that an old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. He tells the boy that a fight is going on in his head between two wolves. One of the wolves is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
The boy asks his grandfather the obvious question: Which wolf is stronger…which wins?
The answer is simple: “The one I feed.”
Which wolf will you feed today?
Creo en Dios! 
Your words this day brought to mind a time in my life when I was quite resentful. I’m sharing what a friend of mine wrote to me that caused me to seek the help I needed to grow…… “resentment is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” Your words each day are a gift and I thank you for sharing.
MP Rossi
Excellent post Susan! Thank you for the words of wisdom.
Excellent!!! Sitting here at my desk reading your posts encourage me to reflect back on a lot things. However, the greatest of all is that, I am encouraged in the Lord for using you as a gift to the world. God truly has a way of connecting people see you on Tuesday.