Recent Blogs
Porcupine’s Helper
Porcupine's Helper : A tree of great size rises up as I approach. I am drifting silently on a slight breeze. The tree, maybe an ancient elm, climbs up into the sky, three or four times higher than any of the other trees around. There is an emotional foundation that...
The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker On the wing of a fly the moon is born as giant reptiles roam and we circle around the sun. Then off to the sink faucet as a nearby mother coos to a baby cradled on her chest. A stop to listen to the other flies buzzing and teasing the horse ears, making...
The Heart Rope
The Heart Rope : A rope tied to my heartBraided from the fibers of fatherhoodHas been tossed over into the turbulenceWith a prayer that your hand will grab it…And I know that only you can grab it This is my journey--Nate Long "Owl" Oil pastel with digital...
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.