by Nate Long | Sep 14, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
My Star : I stand on the top of a very tall mesa.It is night time and so is very dark.There is a cool wind that touches my face.I cannot see below the mesa.I cannot see the edge of the cliffs. There is a lone star on the horizon…at least I think it is a star.It is...
by Nate Long | Sep 7, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
Spectators : There is a river, deep and quickly flowing. The head and antlers of Elk breaks the surface and he is crying in fear with eyes bulging and scared. His nose pointing up toward the moon as River Otter swims next to him, frantically and unsuccessfully trying...
by Nate Long | Aug 31, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
Moose Guide : Something big follows herProtecting her backAnd pushing her forward It could be the large swarm of mosquitos Or the choir of angels Or it could be that very large mooseThat walks on her heelsWith the crow that perches up high This is my journeyNate Long...
by Nate Long | Aug 25, 2017 | Drum and Rattle, Journey Work
Drum with One Drum : (call and response) Down by the river we gatherTo wash the waters with our cleansing prayers All:Let us gather as one spiritSing with one voiceDance with one rhythmDrum with one drumAnd love all things with one heart Down by the well we gatherFor...
by Nate Long | Aug 19, 2017 | Illustration, Journey Work
Eclipse Dance : May we keep our eyes and ears and hearts openTo the Instructions of SpiritAnd be unafraid … UNAFRAID! …To dance the dance we are givenDespite the foolishness and discomfortSociety says we should experience.–Please keep in mind that...
by Nate Long | Aug 11, 2017 | Journey Work, Video
The Owl : And so once more I sit up highJust as the sky darkensAnd I scan the brushFor mouse and snakeAnd I listen for the whispersThat I am sworn to repeat This is my journey–Nate Long...
