Category Archives: mindfulness

Swan Lake

Posted on August 19, 2014 by greenmackenzie

On a steep hillside, overlooking the Firth of Forth, near its mouth at Dunbar, lies a hidden loch. Cloaked on all sides by the remnants of the ancient oak woods of Lothian, it has side stepped the passage of time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mindfulness, mythology | Tagged Celtic, magic, mindfulness, myths, nature, photography, relaxation, scotland, spiritual, swan, water | 40 Comments

Wisdom of a Broken Tree

Posted on August 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I was walking yesterday, among the ancient twisted oaks, as the tail end of a hurricane swept across the land. I was sheltered on the forest floor, but high above me the branches bent and strained in the high wind, … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, spiritual | Tagged Celtic, earth, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, spiritual, trees, wisdom, woodland | 55 Comments

Dog Days of Summer

Posted on July 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

It was hot, the air was heavy and languid, and none of us felt like moving. The dog days of summer had arrived, bringing heat and lethargy, so there was only one antidote….some sea air. The dogs had been snoozing … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beach, dog days, dogs, fun, holiday, nature, photography, play, postaday, summer | 58 Comments

On Containing

Posted on July 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

All around us, everywhere, the world is filled with containers holding things within them. The bowl contains the oranges, the orange skin contains the segments, the segments contain the juice. Most things, ourselves included, are both containing, and being contained. … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, weekly photo challenge | Tagged containment, emotions, health, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, psychotherapy | 37 Comments

Contrasting Textures of Time

Posted on June 29, 2014 by greenmackenzie

This beautiful weathered fence post has been in place at the edge of this field for many years. We know this by noticing the lines in the wood which have been enhanced and deepened slowly by the passage of time. … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged aging, change, lichen, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday | 21 Comments

Tidal Shift

Posted on June 25, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Watching the shifting tide move in and out across the shore is a great reminder of the steady rhythm of change deep at the heart of our own lives. We know at some level that life is a flow of … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, philosophy | Tagged change, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, relaxation, spiritual | 43 Comments

Between Earth and Sky

Posted on June 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Between earth and sky lies the ribbon of green which supports life, and brings beauty and joy to all who walk there. The dark earth nourishes the roots, and the bright sky brings light to nourish the green leaves. This … Continue reading →

Posted in art, mindfulness, nature photo, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged druid, earth, elemental, flowers, magic, midsummer, nature, photography, postaday, solistice | 45 Comments

Working with Extras

Posted on June 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I have been both blessed and cursed to have three built in extras whenever I’m out on a photo shoot. Sometimes I’m out primarily to walk the dogs, and the photos are an added extra, and sometimes I’m out to … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, landscapes, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, travel | 74 Comments

Cloud Calls

Posted on June 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday, late afternoon, the clouds parted over the hills, and more fresh blue skies and light poured down on us. The earth became a lush vivid green, which sat beautifully next to the sky blues above. However my attention was … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, photos | Tagged clouds, dreams, Isle of Skye, life, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel | 39 Comments

Skye sized Room

Posted on June 7, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We all need enough space and room to grow and breathe. Here on the North East tip of the Isle of Skye you will find more room than you will ever need. The landscape of the Quiraing is spacious and … Continue reading →