by Nate Long | Jan 18, 2018 | Illustration, Journey Work
Porcupine’s Helper : A tree of great size rises up as I approach. I am drifting silently on a slight breeze. The tree, maybe an ancient elm, climbs up into the sky, three or four times higher than any of the other trees around. There is an emotional foundation...
by Nate Long | Jan 10, 2018 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Hitchhiker On the wing of a fly the moon is born as giant reptiles roam and we circle around the sun. Then off to the sink faucet as a nearby mother coos to a baby cradled on her chest. A stop to listen to the other flies buzzing and teasing the horse ears, making...
by Nate Long | Jan 4, 2018 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Heart Rope : A rope tied to my heartBraided from the fibers of fatherhoodHas been tossed over into the turbulenceWith a prayer that your hand will grab it…And I know that only you can grab it This is my journey–Nate Long “Owl” Oil pastel with...
by Nate Long | Dec 31, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
Stepping Through : You have the opportunity, the privilege, the strength and the ability To step through this sacred doorway. What will you bring with you? What will you leave behind? This is my journey — Nate Long “Owl” ink with digital...
by Nate Long | Dec 16, 2017 | Camping, Journey Work, Nature, Photography, Special Event
Visit this Google Photo Album for more photos of this great event! From a camping trip December 15, 16 and 17 at Muleshoe Bend, near Chief and Chief’s Labyrinth. We had 9 camping in a cold down-pour on the Saturday night… but we all managed to sing and...
by Nate Long | Dec 14, 2017 | Journey Work, Nature
Talking with Tree : Tree stands before you. Rough bark on a wide, tall trunk. Branches stretch out above your reach, Like she is yawning after a slumber. Yes… she has just awoken to you, Touching her so slightly with honor, Asking her to tell you her story. So she...
