HUNGER

"The one I feed."

I am learning to feed myself.

There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says, I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart.

One wolf is the voracious, vengeful, angry one.

The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one.”

When asked which wolf will win the fight in his heart, the old man replies, “The one I feed.”

Hunger pains.

How do we learn to “feed” the aspects of ourselves that heal us, that grow us, that help us to thrive?

I feel the wolves have an insatiable appetite!

I have been experimenting with thinking less, quieting my internal dialogue. Creating my artwork, walking and meditating are feeding this hunger to stay present. I feel as though it's a precarious walk along a very fine tight rope!

Which wolf are your feeding today?

What does your unger look, feel and sound like?

COURAGE

I believe that it is true, what they say, that courage is a quality of the heart. Courage is knowing with my heart rather than my mind. An intimate sense that constructs my internal compass. Courage guides me even when fear feels like a familiar companion. My fears still exist within me. And yet courage fortifies me to persevere despite them.

This evening my hearts bounces between exhilaration and terror. Each of us fears their very own unique blend of circumstances, outcomes or events. Tomorrow I hang my artwork at a busy local venue. I am afraid. Afraid of criticism. Afraid that I might accidentally hang a piece crooked or off-center. Afraid that someone might say "I can do that" or "I can do better than that."

I accept the courage to follow-through and even enjoy this experience.

When was the last-time you had to exercise courage?