Tecumseh

Tecumseh was a Native American leader of the Shawnee who allied with the British Canadians and fought against the US as we expanded west over the Ohio river valley area in the early 1800's.  Needless to say, he's kinda a big deal, aka he's a badass : )  Check out this quote, it's rather epic and fitting, it'll ring home with you, trust me.

So live your life so the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their views, 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 of service to your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a stranger if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself. Touch not the poisonous firewater that makes wise ones turn to fools and robs them of their visions. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.


Awesome quote.... Now enough with the poetry and quotes, tomorrow we'll get into the Word!