Recent Blogs
The Yellow Drum
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...
Apple Tree
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...
Traffic Jam
Traffic Jam : There was a grass fire along the highway yesterday on the way home from work so all traffic was stopped. My half-hour drive took me two-and-a-half hours. Grateful for such a learning moment to work on my patience... Luckily I had my "emergency art...
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.