by Nate Long | Aug 26, 2016 | Journey Work, Photography
The Lesson There is the teacher swinging and silentFrom her small and comfortable place,And with eyes closed she coos and imparts her wisdom.The lesson:Be still, be content, be unafraid…And be cute and take plenty of naps. This is my journey — Nate Long...
by Nate Long | Aug 23, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
I Am Drum Mandala : Four sticks from four dear friendsFrom four sacred placesBeat upon my skinOne yellow, one red,One black, one white. I vibrate from deep withinAs each strike falls,As each strike rises againAnd symbols emerge from my centerFrom that place betwixt...
by Nate Long | Aug 18, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Big Change is Coming A big change is coming.A wonderful change.A most beautiful change.A “new-day-like-change” I wake to the sound of Mourning Dove cooing outside my window. I understand the words as she sings loudly… and they are not the words of grief....
by Nate Long | Aug 5, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Fox in the Grass : Fox is following me, sneakily, thinking I cannot see her.I know she is there. She thinks she has her freedom playing in the tall grass beside the trail.It is very important that she thinks she has her freedom. Owl is overhead watching her while...
by Nate Long | Aug 2, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Yellow Drum : The Yellow Drum She is a very large and round drumStanding as a stage in the center of the clearing. She glows a sun yellow and calls out to the YoungWith a reassuring and purposeful rhythm.She beckons for them to hurry,To climb up and onto her...
by Nate Long | Jul 28, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Apple Tree : There is a red apple hanging from my fingertip,My trunk rises up and my branches reach outwardAnd the sun shines on the side that always faces East. Ten black birds circle above and then through me,They talk with enormous chatter about yesterdayAnd each...
