Category Archives: mindfulness

Gone but not forgotten: Golden Splash

Posted on December 8, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Every moment passes, rolling on into the the past, as the present unfolds all around us. We don’t remember everything, how could we, our brain would be too full of a lifetimes memories to process much else. However some moments … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, memory, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, sunset, water | 56 Comments

The Importance of a 23.5 Degree Angle

Posted on November 23, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The spot on earth where I live, rolls through a glorious procession of four clear seasons. We are far enough North here in the UK for the light to change a little every single day. I say lucky because it … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged 23.5 degrees, Autumn, change, earth, light, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, science, seasons | 46 Comments

The Achievement of Doing Nothing

Posted on November 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Imagine a world where we could be proud of ourselves for relaxing and letting go. A world where being able to breathe out was applauded as a great achievement. In such a world we would see taking care of ourselves … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, life, lifestyle, love, magid, mindfulness, nature, postaday, relaxation | 43 Comments

Caribbean Commute

Posted on November 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Whenever we go away on holiday, we take time to notice the locals and their lifestyles. Sitting sipping coffee in the morning we watched many locals drive to work across the blue bay in front of our Barbados hotel. It … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, travel | Tagged Barbados, boats, commuting, lifestyle, mindfulness, mornings, philosophy, photography, stress, travel, well being, wisdom | 47 Comments

Autumn Bouquet

Posted on October 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Autumn light glitters A new day fresh from rose folds Gathered by shadows. The stillness of the morning caught my breath, and had me dashing back inside for my camera. These were taken last week in the garden, where the … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, poem, relaxation | Tagged Autumn, dew, flowers, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, roses | 43 Comments

Refracted Venice Love

Posted on October 18, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Venice bounces light and love into beautiful soft distortions, from it’s crumbling creamy plaster to its curvy colourful glass. Nothing looks quite the same in Venetian light, and reality and dreams merge into surreal and beautiful forms. These moments are … Continue reading →

Posted in art, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged balloons, dreams, love, magic, mindfulness, photography, postaday, Reflections, travel, Venice | 80 Comments

Signs of Autumn

Posted on October 4, 2014 by greenmackenzie

All around us the signs of autumn are beginning to make an appearance. Despite the lingering sunshine and warmth there are tell-tale signs that the year is turning ever onwards towards the darkness of winter. In Gaelic there are two … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Autumn, change, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, woodland | 41 Comments

Spell of the Shore

Posted on September 29, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Mind knots and jangles Untangled softly in a Windswept wave washed spell This was inspired by the following beautiful post….. Walking barefoot on the sand–a haibun http://artifactsandfictions.com/2014/09/28/walking-barefoot-on-the-sanda-haibun/”>artifactsandfictions.com/2014/09/28/walking-barefoot-on-the-sanda-haibun/

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, poem | Tagged beach, coast, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, silhouette, spiritual | 26 Comments

Awakening Change

Posted on September 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

It takes but one stone To break the tranquility Of peaceful slumber. Nothing is ever the same, as the ripples of change spill like liquid silver across the water. They roll in mercurial hoops, out towards the edges, And yet, … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, poem | Tagged change, Haiku, mindfulness, mist, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, scotland, water | 37 Comments

Mountains, Clouds and Lochs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We packed up and headed North again on Monday. Those of you who have been following for a while will know that we are heading to the West coast village of Plockton, but the route there is stunning, no matter … Continue reading →