by Nate Long | Sep 13, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
The Circle Lives : The Circle (Ceremony) we create is not a ‘symbol’ of us connecting with each other — it is actually a real, living, sacred entity that truly DOES connect us. This is my journey –Nate Long...
by Nate Long | Sep 12, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
No Fences : I look out over low hills. Yellow grasslands with scattered pine trees. The trees thicken into forest at the higher elevations. At this edge between forest and grass, I watch several elk and a buffalo graze. I know where I am: in the foothills of the Black...
by Nate Long | Aug 31, 2016 | Journey Work, Video
A Morning Message : When was the last time you watched the sun rise? Did you realize it happens EVERY day?!?!? This is my journey — Nate Long...
by Nate Long | Aug 29, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
A Journey Together : They deserveA safe placeA safe wordA safe spiritThey need to knowWe all Journey Together. In the hectic and frantic world our teenagers find themselves in today, it becomes so very vital that we (as the supposed responsible adults) recognize them...
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...