In one of my more recent yoga classes, the instructor repeated a Native American quote that resonated with me. I wanted to share it here and attempted to look it up so that I had the wording right. Before I found what I was looking for, I came across this amazing thought by Tecumseh. It’s absolutely beautiful. Enjoy
"Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about their religion.
Respect others in their views and demand respect for yours.
Love your life, Perfect your life, and beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long and of service to your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or sign of salute when you meet a passing friend,
or even a strange, if in a lonely place.
Show respect to all people, but grovel to no one.
When you wake in the morning, give thanks for the light,
for your life, for your strength.
Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living.
If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.
Abuse no one, and no thing ... for abuse turns wise ones to fools,
and robs the spirit of its vision.” - Tecumseh
Isn’t that wonderful? Thoughts for today…. I’ll save the other quotation for another day.
~K
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