by Nate Long | Jun 4, 2016 | Journey Work, Made-Art
Gratitude Gifts Spent much of today making these gratitude bags. They have been smudged and made with prayer and intent. — Nate Long “Owl”
by Nate Long | May 27, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Urban Path : This path is an urban pathRailroad tracks and stones from far awayWith metal brackets and screwsBeer cans and cigarette buttsAnd an overriding smell of oil and tar. As I hear the cars rumbling below the overpassAnd feel the shudder of the concrete...
by Nate Long | May 26, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Mosquito Medicine : Mosquito, mosquito,The tiny tricksterTeaching with discomfortBiting and buzzing andFlying into the earTrying to break my concentrationsYour mission is like HeyokaPassing wisdom with a sly smile Mosquito you teach meOf how the annoyances of lifeOf...
by Nate Long | May 26, 2016 | Journey Work, Made-Art
The Talking Stick : Each in turn holds the stick with intention while they speak. It’s purpose is to facilitate respect and integrity within the confines of the community circle. The attention you give to another holding the stick is repaid when your turn comes....
by Nate Long | May 23, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Inviting the Seven Directions : EASTWe invite you Sister East.You are that magical moment when the sun sparks alive on the horizon and when life is almost ready to be birthed.Please give us an inspirational focus to begin life.You are Inspiration and anticipation. You...
by Nate Long | May 19, 2016 | Illustration, Journey Work
Stone on the Mountain : It is cold and snowingThe trail at my sore feet is icy and hardThe wind blows off the steep bank on my leftDown over me on its way to some valley belowThe air is thin and bites at my throatBut I continue my song as I move up the path Wolf moves...
