“I release my parents from the feeling that they have failed me.
I release my children from the need to bring pride to me;
that they may write their own ways according to their hearts,
that whisper all the time in their ears.
I release my partner from the obligation to complete myself.
I do not lack anything,
I learn with all beings, all the time.
I thank my grandparents and ancestors who have gathered so that I can breathe life today.
I release them from past failures and unfulfilled desires,
aware that they have done their very best to resolve their situations within the consciousness they had at that moment. I honor you, I love you and I recognize you as innocent.
I am transparent before your eyes,
so they know that I do not hide or owe anything other than being true to myself and to my very existence,
that walking with the wisdom of the heart,
I am aware that I fulfill my life purpose,
free from invisible and visible family loyalties that might disturb my Peace and Happiness,
which are my only responsibilities.
I renounce the role of savior,
of being one who unites or fulfills the expectations of others.
Learning through, and only through, LOVE,
I bless my essence, my way of expressing,
even though somebody may not understand me.
I understand myself because I alone have lived and experienced my history;
because I know myself, I know who I am, what I feel, what I do and why I do it.
I respect and approve of myself.
I honor the Divinity in me and in you.
We are free.”
This ancient blessing was created in the Nahuatl language, spoken in Mexico. It deals with forgiveness, affection, detachment, and liberation
artist: Karen Noles
5 Comments
Thank you this is beautiful, and timely.
This is very nice. Where did you find this? I have studied the Nahua people and had not heard of this. Please where did you find this translation?
Bonnie, please see below comment. Looks like it was falsely attributed to the Nahua people.
David Bowles, a professor who researches Mexican folklore says “it doesn’t come from any indigenous text but was composed in recent years.” “I’ve been looking for a source for this, with no luck. It appeared on FB in March and April of 2019. I found 2018 posts on various sites. I’m trying to track down a professor at the University of Texas who specializes in ancient Aztec poems. “
Thank you Melisa for clarification. So much showing up on Facebook and other social media wrongly or unknown. I suppose that ultimately does not discount its wisdom, but we should do our best to correctly site sources! Thank you. Caryn