Recent Blogs
Reflection and Shadow
Reflection and Shadow : I move across ocean waters,Endless and expansiveAnd my wings beat without effortAgainst a breezeless full moon night.Like glass below meMy reflection moves across the surface,Then the reflection moves over a sceneThat shimmers like a movie of...
Gift on the Wind
Gift on the Wind : Released from the tail of the great Winged-Oneas he flies on behind the pink-tinted cloud. Falling, you catch the updrafts,letting this greater hand - this Wind of Spirit -carry and lift and guide. You have become a gift,on way to meet that soulwho...
Inviting the Sun Up
Inviting the Sun Up : Facing the East GateWords of invitation echo upon the beating drumAnd the clouds turn redWith a rainbow completing our Circle. Fish surface in the glassy lakeAs Osprey eyes his breakfastAnd a song is sung to welcome the sunInto this new and...
An Intentional Artist
I try as best as I am able to live a life that is intentional and spiritual. My creations are my prayers to whatever Spirit says needs help. I am able to channel the needs and create a physical, verbal or musical gift. These “made prayers” are my way to assist in healing… emotional, spiritual and physical.
This is a sacred universe, which contains a sacred Earth, upon which resides sacred plants and animals, sacred thought and prayer, sacred hope and caring. For everything is truly sacred and contains a Spirit that deserves respect and devotion. We, as Human, must find this vision of everything again… for where we have forgotten how to see the magic, everything else within this universe has not. Blessings, Nate Long “Owl”
Having an intentional/spiritual mindset is a way of thinking and seeing the world and reacting to the world. It coexists and enhances almost all forms of religious beliefs and cultural spiritual practice. It is about living with a view of the world as a living and connected organism. We, as Human, are a part of the whole, not in charge of – or overseers of – the world.
Different from dreaming and from meditation, the shamanic journey is a tool used to provide a closer and more direct conversation with Spirit guides and ancestors; with the plants, animals and elements; and with the Earth herself. Within the journey, similar to lucid dreaming, questions are asked and answers are provided and healing and messages are sent and delivered. Allowing one to bring back the stories and recreating them in whatever artistic way is needed.
Journey Work
From the MIND, HEART and SPIRIT of Nate Long “Owl” with poetry and illustrations, journaling and mapping conversations with Spirit to bring hope, healing and love to whomever and whatever is in need.
Art
Drawings, paintings and photographs — drums and rattles — dream catchers and stones — ceremony and music. All work has been created with honor and respect and is infused with sacred intent — and interwoven with prayer.
Books
We Are All Related … No Matter What. How big is your family? When we are related to all that exists, then we can find love and help and companionship no matter where we are.