Category Archives: green walks

Snowdrop Parade

Posted on March 9, 2016 by greenmackenzie

White virginal light Held aloft in petal lamps New life from old bones

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Magical Skye Again

Posted on April 2, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We visited the South West of Skye, and in the magical Glen Brittle, encircled in the black jagged rocks of the Coullins, we found a stone pyramid. Spilling from its base ice cold water tumbled over waterfalls and poured into … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, travel | Tagged Celtic, elemental, Glen Brittle, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel | 50 Comments

Springs Inside Story

Posted on March 17, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Her energy has been building, a deep pulse of life and colour, throbbing just below the surface. Contained by the old cracked, black and white skin of winter, she has been growing in hidden waves. Gathering colours and shapes for … Continue reading →

Posted in art, change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, earth, elemental, flowers, magic, nature, photography, postaday, spring | 54 Comments

Mushroom Magic

Posted on November 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the ancient oak woods a little sprinkle of magic has escaped. It’s sparkling in the leaves which are clinging on to the brach tips, quivering in the warm autumn breeze. And it’s popping up in wonderful shapes and … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, unconscious | Tagged Autumn, magic, mindfulness, mushrooms, nature, photography, relaxation, spiritual, trees | 57 Comments

Good Habits

Posted on November 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There are habits, things we do everyday, which nourish our soul. These good habits are ways of bringing joy and goodness into our lives, no matter what might be going on. Good habits help to centre us in the heart … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, habits, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, spiritual, walking | 88 Comments

Green Hues: Galashiels

Posted on October 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The emerald forest glimmered with pools of golden light, and long shadows were pulled far across the earth. Even the air was infused with green light, and with each breath a deep sense of peace flowed. The forest itself sighed … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, travel | 36 Comments

Autumns Spell

Posted on October 14, 2013 by greenmackenzie

She flies in on the leading feathers of the geese, and she dims the suns light. It becomes softer, and the shadows limbs stretch long across the land. The heat is drawn out of the sunlight, almost imperceptibly to begin … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual | Tagged Autumn, chestnuts, elemental, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, relaxation, spiritual | 43 Comments

Autumns Colours: Saturated

Posted on September 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weekend the dogs and I were catching some late summer sun at Craigmiller Castle. I love the low light and the long shadows which autumn brings, along with her fruits and mist. However the mist had all burned off … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Autumn, change, elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual | 67 Comments

Walking in Storm Clouds

Posted on August 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The warm stillness of the day had gathered in my bones, and I felt the urge to walk it out. I needed space, movement and freshness so I headed for the coast. The sky was filled with patches of white … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, thoughts, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, spiritual, storms | 56 Comments

Mountainous Masterpiece

Posted on July 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There’s a place on the north easterly tip of the Isle of Skye, where the rocks of the earth have been chiseled and carved into astonishing peaks and crags. Nature had been practising and improving as she moved ever northwards, … Continue reading →