Part 1: The Power Of Mindfulness. There is a story, usually attributed to the Native American tradition, which illuminates different ways of paying attention. An elder, talking to a child, says, I have 2 wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is fearful, vengeful envious, resentful,and deceitful. The other wolf is compassionate, loving, generous, truthful and peaceful. The child asks,"Which wolf will win the fight?" The elder responds,"The one I feed." That doesn't mean we try to deny, or hurt or kill the angry wolf. If we did that, we'd end up in a long battle, all the while somehow making that wolf more powerful through our hostility and fear. Hating that wolf sucks. the strength right out of us. Instead, we calmly pay attention to the angry wolf, and let go of believing they have the answers. If we can do that, they end up lying down next to us, no longer an enemy. We help strengthen the ...