Today’s blessing comes from the Shawnee chief Tecumseh
I thank him for giving me a rest…
besides there is nothing I could addl…because Tecumseh said it best.
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about their religion,
respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life,
perfect your life,
beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Tecumseh
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