Author Archives: greenmackenzie
New Year Hopes and Fears
Thoughts on New Year Continue reading
Posted in celtic prayer, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, new year, philosophy, spiritual, thoughts
Tagged change, Highlands, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, sunset, symbolism, winter
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The Power of the 5th Step
Originally posted on Smashing Back:
Who knew that the 5th step from the top had calamitous, universe shattering powers. Until 2 weeks ago I had passed heedlessly up and down across this step for well over 20 years, as my…
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Brides Snowdrops
Walk with me through the bare woods as winter retreats into the earth. As the frost seeps away into the deep earth, the ground beneath our feet is warming, and stirring with new life. Let’s linger a while in this … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, mythology, nature photo
Tagged bride, druid, flowers, magic, nature, photography, Scottish Goddess, snowdrops, spring, woodland
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The Goddess of Winter Mist
Winter was doing her best to cloak the growing light of the sun. She threw a shroud of freezing mist across the sky, to try to gather away all of the light and the warmth, and she almost succeeded. The … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, mythology, nature photo
Tagged Celtic, goddess, landscape, magic, mist, myth, nature, photography, scotland, sun, winter
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Snow Mounds and Cancer Care
These are some snow shots of the beautiful and inspiring centre which I have moved north for. Set in the heart of historic Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, they make a bold and challenging statement in the grounds … Continue reading
Winters Weary Light
Winters weary sun Rolls over earths frozen hills Leaking cold sharp shafts
Posted in elemental, nature photo, poem
Tagged earth, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, snow, sun, winter
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Winters Light
The small winter sun shimmers low and weak. Unable to climb high into the sky, its warmth and light are quickly lost to sparkles at sea. Colour and flowers pass from the cold earth which holds her breath, waiting for … Continue reading
Summer Mist
Summer in the land of mist leaves veils scattered carelessly across the landscape. Whole mountain ranges and islands can be swept in and out of view in moments, as the mist drifts through, trailing mystery in her wake. Some days … Continue reading
Posted in elemental, nature photo, spiritual
Tagged haunted, Highlands, landscape, magic, mindfulness, mist, mountains, mystery, nature, photography, scotland, summer
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Old Rocks and Bones Menorcan Style
There’s a magical isle of ancient fossil filled limestone, scattered liberally with ancient hand carved monuments of stone. It sits just east of mainland Spain washed by the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean waves and gentle tides. Baked beneath … Continue reading
Posted in ancient sites, mythology, travel
Tagged ancient, goddess, history, mindfulness, Minorca, mythology, Phonecian, ruins, stone monuments, Tanit, Taula, Torralba D'en Salord, travel
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