Author Archives: greenmackenzie

About greenmackenzie

Hi, I'm Seonaid, and I share my home on the shores of Loch Ness deep in the Scottish Highlands with my husband, my son and a collection of dogs, hens and a cat. I love art which is here now and gone tomorrow...like food and nature...but also have a passion for vintage and the ancient past! Nature is my favourite muse, with her wild ever shifting seasons. I have been using and teaching mindfulness and relaxation for over 20 years, and have yet to become any sort of expert :-) I'm a Psychotherapist and Cancer Support Specialist in Maggies Highlands

Roslin Waters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Black waters of forgetfulness Whipped to cream in rocky pools Echoing with ancient tales of the grail. Shrouded in coats of moss Water carved rocks rest eternally Under the hushed gaze of a seer. Past reflections offering answers From the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged elemental, history, mythology, nature, photography, poem, poetry, Roslin, spiritual, waterfall | 39 Comments

Focused Light

Posted on August 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These two shots were taken in quick succession, as I lay on my stomach in the windswept golden grass. I liked the both, so was delighted that this weeks photo challenge asks us to focus on focus. It gives me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged coast, history, lighthouse, mindfulness, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, symbolism | 78 Comments

On Being Open

Posted on August 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Petals flung open exposing heart and bones Careless shadows flung into plain sight Arteries dark secrets illuminated For those who are looking Her whole truth is visible Its shameful flaws bated traps Breathlessly holding her skirts ready But nobody runs … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged change, flowers, growth, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, prose, spiritual | 34 Comments

Carefree Release

Posted on August 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There are places on this earth where the knots holding reality in place are very loose. You can find them at the edges of things, where two constructs meet and weave, and there’s a path out through this woven space … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mythology, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, magic, myth, nature, Ocean, photography, postaday, relaxation, spiritual, sunset | 95 Comments

Edinburgh Fringe on the Royal Mile: A wee taste

Posted on August 15, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The Edinburgh Festival is in full swing, and our city streets are crowded with locals and visitors from all across the earth. Probably the single most congested spot in the city in the afternoon is the Fringe Street Event, on … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Edinburgh, photos, travel | Tagged actors, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe 2013, life, people, photography, portraits, street performers, travel | 39 Comments

Ovine Delights

Posted on August 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This post is composed for David and Joanna, over at Pairidox Farm. They have been asking for some ovine shots from around Scotland, and so here is a collection from this past year. These first photos are from Loch Carron … Continue reading →

Posted in history, nature photo, photos, poem, travel | Tagged Canadian Boat Song, clearances, history, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, sheep, travel | 27 Comments

Otherworldly Grass

Posted on August 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

In the eternal world of the dead Sun shines upwards from beneath the perfect feet of heroes. Grass ripened peacefully for millennia under dark skies Pauses unchanging in this breathless land. The storm of life blows through Throwing seeds tumbling … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, change, elemental, history, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Celtic otherworld, change, grass, mythology, nature, otherworld, photography, poetry, sunset | 26 Comments

Sunset Two Ways

Posted on August 10, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I went down to Gullane beach yesterday evening, ruffled and creased from the week, not really expecting anything wonderful to take photos of. I almost didn’t take my camera, but as I bundled the three dogs into the car, something … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beaches, intuition, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, Scottish coast, sunset | 61 Comments

Echoes of Thundering Pool

Posted on August 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here are the rest of the photos I took at Thundering Pool in Northumberland a couple of weeks ago. The light is dim in the shaded hollow, and all the rocks are twisted and wrinkled into faces and shapes from … Continue reading →