by Nate Long | Aug 7, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Wood Thrush : Wood Thrush There’s a place in the woods Where Wood Thrush provides the melody To the deep, resonant and rumbling mantras Of an ancient Burr Oak. Here, upon the branches of this wise one You are encouraged to hang your prayersIn groups of seven...
by Nate Long | Aug 2, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Blaming Triggers : — a message from the Divine Feminine We all must start digging deeper into where our true healing needs to begin. There is too much blame for our illnesses being placed upon the things that remind us of a trauma and not on the original trauma,...
by Nate Long | Jul 27, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Devil You Know : Sometimes the hardest, yet most rewarding transitionIs to say “good-bye” to the Devil you know.Stop believing that the story you are livingIs as good as it will get.You create your own stories (and Devils)Don’t be afraid to...
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...