by Nate Long | Oct 16, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
To Walk With You : To walk with you Through this labyrinth in the trees Over stones of red And leaves of fluorescent green With you upon my finger And me upon yours Our breathing in synch With the subtle breeze. And so together we pray A prayer from both our hearts To...
by Nate Long | Sep 8, 2019 | Journey Work, Made-Art, Video
Four Wheels : “Four Wheels” — about this piece… there are 343 total hanging mountain laurel seeds and wooden beads… . 7 strands of 49 seeds/beads each. 100 wood beads …. 243 mountain laurel seeds. There are also 28 stone beads that...
by Nate Long | Sep 3, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Labyrinth We Build : There is a primal emotion When we are up close and in the earth, Measuring by the quarter inch, Placing and fitting the stones With hands stiff and dirty Sweat dripping, And getting dizzy As we lift and fit another And another and another Then...
by Nate Long | Aug 22, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Seed and Tree: The size of the seed does not determine the size of the tree. Always assume that what grows will be exponentially bigger than what you imagine at the time of planting. Embrace the importance of the potential these seeds can bring. Know that the smallest...
by Nate Long | Aug 15, 2019 | Illustration, Journey Work
Something Wild : Within my own woods, in my own time bubble. Sitting just as another observer, another animal. Waiting for nothing or waiting for wisdom. Seeing with the eyes of something wild, yet, somehow more tuned-in and at peace. This is my journey, — Nate...
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...
