The Two Wolves – Addiction Edition

```xml Sit down comfortably and close your eyes. Let your breath flow completely naturally. One deep breath in. And out again. Once more. Today I will tell you about two wolves that live in each of us. An old Cherokee sits with his grandson by the fire. The boy is desperate. Again and again he has promised his father to quit smoking. And again and again he has grown weak. The grandfather nods understandingly. Within you, he says, two wolves are fighting. One wolf is loud and impatient. He demands what he wants immediately. He cries out for the next cigarette, for quick comfort. This wolf knows only the moment. The other wolf is calm and patient. He dreams of clear lungs, of freedom. He thinks of tomorrow, of the day after, of the years to come. This wolf waits. Which wolf wins, asks the grandson desperately. The grandfather gazes into the flames. The one you feed, he answers softly. Now breathe consciously in. And imagine: with each breath without craving you feed the wolf of freedom. Breathe in again. Feel how your lungs fill with clear air. That is nourishment for the calm wolf. Which wolf have you fed today? It is never too late to give the other wolf something. A conscious breath. A moment of waiting. A small choice for tomorrow. In every moment you choose. The wolf you feed grows stronger. The wolf you feed grows stronger. Take this thought with you into your day. With every small decision. ```