when spirit bear comes back, why do you think cole chooses not to spit on him, but instead of touch him?

Cole is realizing that there is more to this bear than simply kicking his ass. Cole sees more of a lesson in this, he is beginning to see a reason. Although bloody and beat Cole senses the bear's magnificence. The bear had already bought him humility and truth.

The last sentence should read "brought" him humility and truth.