by Nate Long | Jun 27, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Cornerstone of Transformation : Cornerstone of Transformation Learn to be the cornerstone That sits in the middle of a crossroad. A grounding force and anchor for others, Where all transformation can radiate. Be the tree branch Where caterpillar can morph From...
by Nate Long | Jun 21, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
On this Longest of Days : The sun is recharging me Scales and feathers Warm and lethargic Hot touch and breath. Where flowers and trees Reach up and outward So am I within the branches Reaching upward as well. My kind has special eyes With second blinking lenses...
by Nate Long | Jun 12, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Rattlesnake Medicine : Basking in the sunlight Regenerate, grow and gather power Speaking of healing by shedding skins And creating and holding the space to heal A delivery from the Mother below us Directly to the bloodstream Messages and medicines without judgement...
by Nate Long | May 31, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work, Photography
Mulching : She wants to take what you need to be rid of, Mulching the things you need to discard Into food for the new life yet to come. Give it all to her. Why hold on to the stuff that no longer works? Sentimentality for old wounds is just plain silly, And triggered...
by Nate Long | May 23, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Lizard’s Eye : A tired bone, Seen through a lizard’s eye. A broken blade Lying rusted and red. Three-hour nights Filled with grey-blue dreams. Fingernails and tadpoles. Grassy fields and water wheels. Greasy engines and lighter fluid All living in...
