by Nate Long | Oct 9, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Vision of Gratitude : By being grateful, We can discover a truer vision Where we are all related. Being grateful for all that is Giving gratitude for all these things Allows humility to grow upon our soul And places us all on equal footing Where nothing stands...
by Nate Long | Sep 22, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
Autumn With You : Colors change And so do I, As you continue to stand By my side. The squirrels and the birds Prepare again, Prepared to spend Another season in slumber, And so do I, As you continue to lay By my side. The clouds feel shadier And the breeze Blows...
by Nate Long | Sep 15, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Discussion with Deer about Fear : I see you, you see me Through the branches, we are both frozen You … anxious that I may be a threat Me … not wanting to frighten you Our eyes are locked and time passes Finally you lower your head to eat grass And with one final...
by Nate Long | Sep 3, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
Moon Journey : There’s a pinnacle to the Moon’s journey Top of the North Trail Top of the upward climb And after growing and waxing She reaches her highest point Becoming as big as she always intended Finally touching that crack in the firmament Where a...
by Nate Long | Aug 28, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
Broken Chords : Broken hearts from broken cords Cold wick on frozen wax Ancient seeds on shelves in the cellar Broken cords tied to broken trees Bees feed on pre-leafiness Little feet trying to attach to the dirt Broken trees against a broken sky Stars waiting to fall...
by Nate Long | Aug 20, 2020 | Illustration, Journey Work
Focus : We focus on a pin-point of medicine way up high, Which requires us to set aside discomfort for a greater reward. We focus on our requests for compassion and healing. We place ourselves in vulnerability, with faith in our process and prayer. There is temptation...