by Nate Long | Sep 13, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Circle Lives : The Circle (Ceremony) we create is not a ‘symbol’ of us connecting with each other — it is actually a real, living, sacred entity that truly DOES connect us. This is my journey –Nate Long...
by Nate Long | Sep 12, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
No Fences : I look out over low hills. Yellow grasslands with scattered pine trees. The trees thicken into forest at the higher elevations. At this edge between forest and grass, I watch several elk and a buffalo graze. I know where I am: in the foothills of the Black...
by Nate Long | Aug 29, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Journey Together : They deserveA safe placeA safe wordA safe spiritThey need to knowWe all Journey Together. In the hectic and frantic world our teenagers find themselves in today, it becomes so very vital that we (as the supposed responsible adults) recognize them...
by Nate Long | Aug 23, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
I Am Drum Mandala : Four sticks from four dear friendsFrom four sacred placesBeat upon my skinOne yellow, one red,One black, one white. I vibrate from deep withinAs each strike falls,As each strike rises againAnd symbols emerge from my centerFrom that place betwixt...
by Nate Long | Aug 18, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Big Change is Coming A big change is coming.A wonderful change.A most beautiful change.A “new-day-like-change” I wake to the sound of Mourning Dove cooing outside my window. I understand the words as she sings loudly… and they are not the words of grief....
by Nate Long | Aug 5, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Fox in the Grass : Fox is following me, sneakily, thinking I cannot see her.I know she is there. She thinks she has her freedom playing in the tall grass beside the trail.It is very important that she thinks she has her freedom. Owl is overhead watching her while...
