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A terrace with a view of the sea and mountains, stone walls, a wicker chair, a table with a lantern, and a potted plant.
A stone-walled room with a white table and benches, a sofa, and a stone fireplace.
A room with stone walls, two beds, a glass table, a red chair, and a lamp.
A stone building with a wooden fence, a small garden, and a view of the landscape.
A breakfast table with various food items, a vase with a flower, and a stone wall in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Monastiraki ierapetra, Crete
  • Place, Pachia Ammos Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gournia Archaeological Site
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Istro Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

ELIA village house .

Το Elia Village House είναι ένα παραδοσιακό κρητικό σπίτι, ένα τυπικό παράδειγμα τοπικής αρχιτεκτονικής του 18ου αιώνα. Είναι ο τύπος του κρητικού πέτρινου σπιτιού που ήταν ο πιο διαδεδομένος τύπος κατοικίας σε ολόκληρη την Κρήτη.
Η κύρια περιοχή του σπιτιού χωρίζεται από ένα τόξο, και στις πλευρές δημιουργεί τέσσερις χώρους που έχουν λειτουργική αυτονομία χωρίς να καταστρέφουν την ενότητα του χώρου. Σήμερα σε αυτούς τους χώρους, είναι η κουζίνα, η τραπεζαρία και το σαλόνι. Στο κεντρικό κτίριο του σπιτιού προστέθηκε ένα άλλο κτίριο, επικοινωνώντας εσωτερικά με δύο αψίδες. Αυτός ο χώρος χρησιμοποιείται ως αποθήκη για την αποθήκευση διαφόρων οικιακών σκευών και γλάστρες.
Σήμερα, υπάρχει η κύρια κρεβατοκάμαρα του σπιτιού, η τουαλέτα, όπου μπορείτε να δείτε ένα μέρος του βράχου, πάνω στο οποίο είναι χτισμένο το σπίτι και η σκάλα που οδηγεί στο ξύλινο πάτωμα υπνοδωμάτιο και στη βεράντα.
Από εδώ η θέα, τα χρώματα και η αίσθηση της φύσης είναι μοναδικά.
Το σπίτι του Elia Village House είναι ιδανικό για να χαλαρώσετε, να εξερευνήσετε και να γνωρίσετε καλύτερα την κρητική ύπαιθρο. Απόλαυσέ το.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00001288433
Property # 8714952
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ierapetra

Located in Ierapetra, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Museum of Cretan Ethnology and Folk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sasteria Observatory and Nostimon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Monastiraki ierapetra, Crete

What's nearby

  • Pachia Ammos Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gournia Archaeological Site - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Tholos Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Istro Beach - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Voulisma Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Macrame By Voulisma - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ntakos Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smile Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Take A Break - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweety Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ELIA village house . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ELIA village house .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ELIA village house .?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ELIA village house .?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ELIA village house . located?

Located in the heart of Ierapetra, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pachia Ammos Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gournia Archaeological Site and Tholos Beach. Istro Beach and Ierapetra Archaeological Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best in Crete !

We can echo all of the previous reviews. Thisproperty is simply magnificent. If you haven’t stayed here before, you should. If you have stayed here before, then you will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathryn D.

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excellent

the house was very well stocked with food (including fresh fruit for our stay)and plenty of amenities. comfortable beds. beautiful view of the valley and ocean below from the spacious patio. very nice small ruins are about a15 minute walk and impressive. the location is very peaceful and quiet. the house is very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This property is the most AMAZING place I have ever stayed!! The house is the cutest place! There is a cafe that Sophie runs, and every breakfast was spectacular. Then there is a tavern just a few steps away from upstairs patio, the food and the view cannot be best! EIRINI was the best host I have ever had the pleasure to stay with! I would go back here 100 times!! Do yourself a favor and book Elia!! THE VERY BEST!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very nice house and well-equipped. You can easily live here the year round. There are three modern air-conditioning units, functioning well.The kitchen is extremely well-equipped. Only the shower is somewhat inconvenient. Also the accessibilty of the house for older seniors from the parking area is a serious obstacle when it is hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is in a quiet mountain village with wonderful views all around of mountains and the sea. The host met us very kindly late at night after we had a long drive from the airport, showing us the house etc. Food and drinks were left for us in the fridge, also other items for living there which was very kind and welcome to start our holiday. House is lovely and comfortable, just the shower is a little difficult to live with as it's open to the small bathroom. Also to note, one of the reasons we booked the house was it's proximity to a taverna within walking distance, as the village is quite remote. It's closed. This means a car drive to eat out. Otherwise it's a lovely peaceful place to relax and enjoy the landscape in a super house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the Madding Crowd

Elia is a beautiful old property with all mod cons in a stunning location. We stayed six nights and couldn’t have been happier with our choice to stay here. The house is beautifully styled and the view from the upstairs deck is stunning. Eirini was so generous with providing general food provisions including butter, milk, bread, eggs, cheese, ham, beer, fresh fruit, etc. plus all the other basics even washing powder for washing machine. The location is perfect, there is a lovely taverna only 50m away which serves the best food but is a very quiet taverna and you are not bothered by noise at all even being that close. It is so nice each day after returning from the busy touristy locations to return to the quiet and peaceful haven of the village. A short walk away from the house is the Minoan site of Chalasmenos which is certainly worth a visit. Thanks Eirini for a fantastic stay, we loved your house!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful mountain getaway

Charming, tranquil cottage in a small mountain village. Lovely daytime views of the Aegean Sea to the north across the valley below, but our favorite view was at night, looking straight up at the stars and the clearly visible Milky Way. Excellent taverna just a few steps away, though unfortunately the café mentioned by others has closed. You will find the refrigerator extremely well-stocked. Three good air conditioning units to keep things cool on hot summer days. If you're a cat lover you're in luck, as there are many of them wandering around outside and quite a few are friendly. The shower area is a bit small, so if you are a large person you might have a tight squeeze, but aside from that it's hard to find any problems with this delightful place.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frédéric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle maison en pierre à flanc de montagne avec la mer à l’horizon

Cette maison nous a tellement plu voici trois ans que nous avons voulu y séjourner pour un retour en Crête. Elle se trouve dans un petit village ancien à flanc de montagne, à 10 mn de la côte avec ses restaurants, en particulier Porto Kanaki, aux plats variés et à l’accueil chaleureux, et de la route vers Agios Nicolaos d’un côté, vers Sitia de l’autre. Depuis la maison on a une vue réjouissante sur une plaine d’oliviers et sur la mer, et, au-delà, sur Agios Nicolaos. La maison est calme, reposante, juste animée par quelques chats amicaux du voisinage. C’est une maison de pierre, avec une arche en plein cintre à l’intérieur, restaurée et décorée avec goût, dont plusieurs gravures sur métal. Elle dispose de tout le confort moderne souhaité, et de tout le nécessaire pour la vie ordinaire. Eirini nous a accueillis chaleureusement, nous laissant des fruits et d’autres aliments, comme pour des amis.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jutta B.

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Suchst Du Ruhe - hier bist du Richtig!

Einfach großartig. Das I-Tüpfelchen ist die Taverne um die Ecke!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jürgen R.

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Schönes Steinhaus in einem kleinen Dorf

Wir hatten einen super schönen Aufenzhalt. Eirini war zur Ankunft bereits da und hat uns sehr nett empfangen und uns das Haus gezeigt. Alles war sehr sauber und sogar der Kühlschrank war gefüllt. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herrlicher Urlaubsort

Gut restauriertes und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus, alles Nötige ist vorhanden. Idealer Ort, um aktiven Kreta-Urlaub zu machen: nicht weit weg zu einigen spektakulären Schluchten und herrlichen einsamen Stränden. Tolle Taverne 25m entfernt. Toller Blick in die weite Landschaft inklusive Meer, Abendsonne. Achtung: morgens erst ab 10:30 Sonne. Viele wilde Katzen, die einem das Essen auf der Terrasse streitig machen wollen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henning D.

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Schöne Unterkunft in absolut ruhiger Gegend

Elia Village ist ein altes, schön hergerichtetes Steinhaus auf zwei Etagen in absolut ruhiger Gegend. Für zwei Erwachsene gut geeignet. Mit vier Erwachsenen dürfte es etwas eng werden. Vorteile sind die ruhige Gegend, der schöne Blick auf die Bucht von Pachoa Ammos und der ursprüngliche Charme der Villa. Küche und Wohnräume sind im Wesentlichen gut ausgestattet und eingerichtet. Die Betten und Matrazen im Erdgeschoss müssten erneuert werden. Die Dusche ist sehr klein. Es fehlt eine Spülmaschine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Henning E.

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Tolles sehr komplett ausgestattetes Haus mit Terasse und außergewöhnlichem Blick.

Ein sehr warmherziger Empfang durch die Vermieterin mit einer umfangreicheb Einweisung in die Besonderheiten des Haus hat uns begrüßt. Der gefüllte Kühlschrank für die ersten Tage mit regionalen Produkten sehr beeindruckt. Vielen Dank für alles wir haben eine schöne Zeit zu Weihnachten und dem Jahreswechsel verlebt.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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Sehr schönes Haus

Das Dorfhaus ist genauso wie abgebildet bzw. beschrieben. Ein kleines Dorf in ruhiger Lage mit super schönen Ausblick, von der Terrasse, auf die Bucht von Pachia Ammos. Eireni hat uns sehr herzlich begrüßt und uns alles im Haus gezeigt. Der Kühlschrank war bereits mit allem für das erste Frühstück gefüllt. 2 Tavernen befinden sich direkt im Ort. Wir konnten leider nur eine Taverne besuchen, aber der Besuch hat sich gelohnt! Toller Service und fantastisches Essen. Die zweite Taverne befand sich bereits in der Winterpause. Uns hat es dort sehr gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekter Standort für Ausflüge und Wanderungen im Osten

Wunderschönes Steinhaus inmitten eines wunderschön gelegenen Dorfes. Kommunikation mit Vermieterin schnell und einfach.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

George V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home in a traditional village!

A short drive up from the highway brings you to the traditional village of Monastiraki, right beside the spectacular Gorge of Ha. It’s an amazing location and Eirini’s home is absolutely stunning. This beautifully restored stone house is comfortable and you’re immediately aware that you’re staying somewhere special. The roof deck provides a view all the way out to the sea and the interior has beautiful and unique artwork in every room. The kitchen was fully stocked and Eirini was always available to take our calls. She was so helpful in providing suggestions on places to visit. Definitely worth the short drive to Koutsounari Long Beach for a swim and a visit to Alatsi Taverna, which has the truly delicious food and is on the most beautiful beach on Crete.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Renate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Traum

Die Lage, der traumhafte Blick, direkt vom Haus aus wandern zu können, zwei Tavernen vor der Tür und trotzdem weit weg vom Trubel, all das hat unseren Urlaub zu einem sehr besonderen gemacht. Die Vermieterin war sehr hilfsbereit und der Kühlschrank bei Anreise gut gefüllt, wir sollten uns für drei Wochen wie Zuhause fühlen. Vielen Dank dafür.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Manfred V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft !

Das Haus hat uns gut gefallen. Besonders die Lage am Hang mit dem Blick auf die Bucht ist sehr schön. Von der Hausherrin wurden wir sehr nett - und mit einem vollen Kühlschrank empfangen.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christophe N.

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Très satisfait de cette location.

Accueil très sympathique d'Eirini qui malgré sont emploi du temps serré nous à fait la visite de la maison et de tout ce dont nous aurions besoin. Belle ancienne maison climatisée, dans un village plutôt tranquille avec, à deux pas, deux restaurants et un bar. Sur la terrasse, beau point de vue avec table et chaises pour manger et se détendre sur des chaises longues. Coté équipement rien à dire c'est parfait, sans même parler du frigidaire rempli de fruits, bières, vin... Capsule pour café, sucre, chocolat, brioche pour le petit déjeuné... Un vrai bonheur de ne pas se presser à faire des courses des le jour d'arrivée. Merci Eirini nous avons passé une excellente semaine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard & Sophie D.

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Demeure de charme

Maison crétoise authentique décorée avec goût Propriétaire adorable Cette location est une valeur sûre que je recommande
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

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Wonderfull

the house is spacious and beautifully decorated. It is located in a very pretty mountain village and has a terrace with a view of the whole valley and the sea. Next to the house, a tavern and a typical bar. an excellent place to visit eastern Crete which has remained protected from mass tourism. We had a dream vacation there. And to top it off, Eirini is incredibly kind and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coeur de village

Une tres belle maison en plein coeur d’un village, tres belle experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana P.

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A tiny bit of Heaven

Well, where should I start: It was exquisite - absolutely what we were looking for. We stayed in many places in many countries but this place was by far the most memorable. It is simple - but that is the charm. I even can't say it was the perfect imperfection - because there was no imperfection for us. The view of the roof terrace was to die for. The house very well and tastefully appointed. The fridge - as many others pointed out - stocked to the max. The Wifi was working very well too. We actually decided on the location because of the house. The village is very small (maybe 10 houses) and there are 2 Tavernas. I was told the best around and we tried both. Real Cretan food. It was all we wished for - authentic and delicious. It is a very quiet place with very friendly people. We LOVED it and would stay there again in a heart beat. Many thanks to Eirini! She is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

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Traumhaft

Ich kann mich nur den Bewertungen der Vormieter anschliessen : das Haus ist ein Traum und Irene und Eleni haben uns super umsorgt. Das Haus liegt mitten im kleinen Ort Monastiraki. Parkplätze gibt es an der oberen Strasse oder an der unteren. Zwei Tavernen liegen in direkter Nachbarschaft. Beide sind sehr empfehlenswert. Allein der Blick von der Terrasse zum kretischen Meer ist herrlich. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es in Ierapetra. Die Strände im Süden sind deutlich sauberer als im Norden. Wir waren im Mai da, im Hochsommer braucht man im oberen Stockwerk die Klimaanlage wahrscheinlich rund um die Uhr. Die Dusche ist gewöhnungsbedürftig, klein und in den Fels gebaut. Aber alles kein Problem. Die Vorzüge überwiegen.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gertrud M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frühling auf Kreta

Ein liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus mit Atmosphäre. Das Check-Inn war unkompliziert, alles war bestens vorbereitet. Danke noch einmal für den großzügig gefüllten Kühlschrank und das leckere Obst! Leider war es in unserer Zeit sehr windig, sodass die große Terasse nicht immer von uns genutzt werden konnte. Für Gäste, denen richtig getrennte und abschliessbare Räume wichtig sind, dürfte die offene Struktur des Hauses nicht geeignet sein, sie macht aber auch den Charme des Hauses aus. Bei einem medizinische Problem hat Irene sofort für uns den Kontakt zu einer Ärztin hergestellt, was sehr hilfreich war. Für das Kochen wäre ein großes Brett i der Küche schön, ansonsten hat uns NICHTS gefehlt ! Wir haben uns in Irenes Haus sehr wohlgefühlt. Gertrud und Birgit
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Irene Kouvakis

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Daily reminder:
An old man, Grandfather, is teaching his grandson about life. He tells the boy,

“A battle is waging inside me. It is a terrible battle between two wolves. One wolf is evil: he is sorrow, regret, envy, greed, self-pity, false pride, superiority, arrogance, and ego. The other wolf is good: he is joy, peace, love, kindness, humility, compassion, faith, benevolence, empathy, and hope.”

The boy’s eyes widen, and he waits. Grandfather bends down and looks into the boy’s eyes, to make sure the boy is listening. “The same battle is going on inside you, too,” he says. “Every person faces this battle.”

After a moment of hard thinking, the boy asks, “Which wolf wins?”

The old man replies, “The one you feed.”

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