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

Sand Patterns

Posted on May 12, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Twice every day the water of the sea runs her fingers through the sand, leaving tell-tale patterns. These repeating patterns display in clear sight some of the hidden energies within the water. Everything the water touches is changed in some … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged awareness, beach, mindfulness, nature, patterns, photography, postaday, relaxation, sand patterns, spiritual | 93 Comments

The Golden Hare

Posted on May 9, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Listen closely and you’ll hear the song of the Golden Hare, Pouring on moonbeams down mountain paths, Dripping in golden drops across dawn. The mountains mysteries are birthed in its notes, As natures wildness pulses through the veil, Tumbling carelessly … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, photos, poem, spiritual | Tagged Golden Hare, hare, magic, mountain hare, myth, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 21 Comments

Tuesdays Edinburgh – Victoria Street to The Grassmarket

Posted on May 7, 2013 by greenmackenzie

For this weeks taste we are firmly back in Edinburgh’s Old Town, having a close look at the old highrise buildings around the Grassmarket. Castle Rock broods watchfully over this broad paved area, which was the site of the main … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, travel | Tagged architecture, Edinburgh, history, old buildings, photography, scotland, The Grassmarket, travel, Victoria Street | 35 Comments

Door of Shadows

Posted on May 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Would you walk through the door of gold, into the world of shadows. Would you walk if you knew that treasure gleamed Beckoning you forwards. You can leave behind any thing, everything. Bring only what you can carry. Tomorrow is … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, change, mythology, photos, spiritual, unconscious | Tagged awaken, change, doors, DPchallenge, fantasy, life, magic, myth, otherworld, philosophy, photography, spiritual, transformation | 27 Comments

Rising Above

Posted on May 4, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Some days, when the world feels noisy and cramped, its good to climb up out of the city and into the fresh clear air of the hills above. Follow me up the steep slopes of Arthur’s Seat, rising from the … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Edinburgh, mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Arthurs Seat, change, Edinburgh, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, travel, walking | 42 Comments

Shipwrecked Heart

Posted on May 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We stumbled on the broken deck of a ship, cast far up on the sand and rocks. It was broken and smashed and yet still held its shape. Rusted iron hoops clung to the remnants of ropes long since rendered … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophy, photos | Tagged beaches, life, loss, love, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, shipwreck, spiritual, vintage | 34 Comments

Tuesdays Edinburgh – Hanover Street

Posted on April 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This week we are venturing over into the Georgian New Town of Edinburgh. These photos are all taken on the first block of Hanover Street as we walk away from Princes Street. In contrast to Edinburgh’s Old Town, the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, mindfulness, photos, travel | Tagged architecture, Edinburgh, Hanover Street, history, mindfulness, photography, scotland, travel, vintage | 18 Comments

Cultured Reflections

Posted on April 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Culture swirls in layers around us, and we catch sight of it from the corners of our eyes. What we’ve been exposed to in our younger years seeps into our creative unconscious, and little threads of culture are woven into … Continue reading →

Posted in art, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, thoughts, weekly photo challenge | Tagged art, culture, men's fashion, mindfulness, musical instruments, photography, postaday, Reflections, vintage | 36 Comments

Persephone’s Heart

Posted on April 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Buried deep within the core of each one of us, is our capacity to love. We need to use that capacity first on our relationship with ourself. Then like Persephone we can move safely through the places of light and … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, photos, spiritual | Tagged love, love heart, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, self love, spiritual, stone heart | 16 Comments

Wool Trail

Posted on April 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We leave trails behind us as we walk through the world, but we often don’t realise. Tiny hints and clues reveal our path to those who know how to look.