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In my heart, there are two wolves: a wolf of love and a…

“In my heart, there are two wolves: a wolf of love and a wolf of hate. It all depends on which one I feed each day.” quote by Rick Hanson
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““In my heart, there are two wolves: a wolf of love and a wolf of hate. It all depends on which one I feed each day.””

Rick Hanson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Our inner emotional state is shaped by the thoughts we nurture, like feeding one of two wolves.

In simple terms: Feed love, not hate.

Key Takeaway

Choose to nurture positive emotions daily.

Themes

mindfulness emotion choice inner conflict growth

Mood

calm reflective inspirational

Type

self‑help motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • journaling
  • therapy sessions
  • relationship building
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology neuroscience spirituality habit formation self‑control

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit can you adopt to feed love?
  • How do you notice which 'wolf' is dominant today?
A Different Perspective

Positive focus can be hard when external stressors dominate.

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