“Be a KISSer-Apache Blessing”

by | Oct 15, 2021 | Blogposts | 4 comments

I admit it, I’m a KISSer
… KISS philosopher … KISS theologian … KISS human being
a believer in living an approach to life reflective of “Keep It Simple, Sweetheart.”

The Apache Blessing’ resonates with my spirit:
“May the sun
… bring new energy by day.
May the moon
… softly restore by night.
May the rain
… wash away worries.
May the breeze
… blow new strength into your being.
And may you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life.”

The Blessing was supposedly written in 1947 by Elliott Arnold in his Western novel ‘Blood Brother’ and popularized by the 1950 adaptation of the novel in ‘Broken Arrow,’ a movie by screenwriter Albert Maltz.   Whatever its original source, I love its simplicity and message.

 

May the simple gifts of sun, moon, rain and wind bless us
in ways we cannot ask or imagine
in terms of peace, hope, healing and goodness.
 
 
 
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WM-MoonInblueSky

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4 Comments

  1. Berenice Taylor
    Berenice Taylor on October 15, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Quite beautiful. I loved reading this blessing (so poetic) and it seems to resonate so well – peaceful, quiet, reassuring, and affirming.

    Thank you for sharing this!

  2. Karin
    Karin on October 15, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    I am definitely a KISSer
    One of the great things IMHO about faith is that you Let go and Let God
    Very Simple!

  3. Claire
    Claire on October 15, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Oh this is wonderful!
    I think I’ll use it to close our Harvest Festival tomorrow evening – thank you!

  4. Barbara
    Barbara on October 16, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Beautiful blessing! Sending blessings to you also!