by Nate Long | Jul 16, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Forgiving Dad : I watched the fire with the moon overhead and prayer songs echoing off the wall of blackness outside the ceremony circle. My Dad walked up behind me out of the dark and put his hand on my shoulder. I turned my head and saw his kind smile peripherally....
by Nate Long | Jul 9, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Event Horizon : This present moment is the event horizon of a great swirling storm Where everything must pass, directly through your heart. How insignificant you can feel. Standing in this infinitely small “in between” place in relation to the vast...
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...
