by Nate Long | Nov 18, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Wishbone and the Turkey God : Break that wishbone;Hear it crackWith full, after-dinner earsOf a Sunday child still dressedLike a baby dollIn a smaller version of daddy’sThree-piece, pin-striped suit;With hair greased backOn a rounded headAnd a...
by Nate Long | Nov 8, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Clear Water : I woke today feeling that the energies from last night’s Healing Journey are continuing into today and are combining in a good way with all of the swirling “stuff” around me… balancing and allowing me to move into today with...
by Nate Long | Nov 2, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Baptism : He stands close to meWaste deep in the small poolSet within the podium floor.Mood lights shine downHot beams into my just-combed hair. Something brushes my legAnd I quickly raise my foot.What strange creatureLives within this strange pool? Sand now sifts...
by Nate Long | Oct 28, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
“Make Your Circle Bigger” : My Circle has always been big enoughTo allow those who need to sit withinNow Circle wants to be more within their heartAnd so I have made it bigger, as it needs to be”Make your Circle bigger”Is the message I keep...
by Nate Long | Oct 25, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Looking Up : I am Eagle and I see you below Marching along with many others who walk Upon the broken shells Scattered upon the lake’s shoreline. I send a thought like an arrow down And you shudder under intrusion, But just as I intended, you look up — You...
by Nate Long | Oct 19, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Shamanic Journey : What is your intention? Burn this into your mind’s eye Repeat it ten times under your breath And relax. Lay back and close your eyes Position your head toward the altar Be as comfortable as you can And let the drumming pull you along. There...
