The Circle Lives

The Circle Lives

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...
No Fences

No Fences

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...
A Journey Together

A Journey Together

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...
The Lesson

The Lesson

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...
I Am Drum Mandala

I Am Drum Mandala

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...
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