Category Archives: mindfulness
Stone Wrinkles
Formed at the base of a warm coral filled sea, these beautiful wrinkled rocks proudly show us their marks of time. Once lapped by salty waves, they sit now high on a mountainside on the Isle of Skye. Far to … Continue reading
Posted in mindfulness, photos, spiritual
Tagged change, elemental, growth, mindfulness, mountains, nature, philosophy, photography, scotland, spiritual
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Buttercup Dreams
Glowing petal cups Gathering light and pleasure Filling gaps in time Endless childhood play Between hay and buttercups Before dreams shatter Soft breeze stirred fields sway Golden butter loving chins Laugh while poison grows
Posted in mindfulness, photos, poem
Tagged buttercups, childhood, golden hour, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, summer
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Spring Bounce
The sudden increase in sunshine, and the lengthening of the days produces a definite effect on all of us. As the flowers pop open all around us, and the sap rises in the trees, we can all feel a little … Continue reading
Posted in change, mindfulness, photos
Tagged change, creative, dogs, growth, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, spring
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Ancient Bluebell Woods
At the end of the road, a path through the palace gates leads you over cobblestones, past a golden sandstone chapel and on into the deep woods. A choir of spring birds fills the air with bursts and waves of … Continue reading
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Tagged bluebells, earth, mindfulness, nature, photography, relaxation, scotland, spring, travel
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Passing
She passed peacefully Despite soft words of comfort Grief rips us open In memory of a dear friend, Ruth, who was cremated today. She made the world a brighter place, and filled it with laughter, mischief and creative passion. She … Continue reading
Posted in art, change, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse
Tagged change, death, dusk, grief, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual
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The Oceans Tongue
Late storm light simmers Brooding satin waves licking Lichen coated rocks
Posted in art, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse
Tagged art, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, Ocean, photography, poetry, scotland, spiritual
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Thresholds
Thresholds are magical spaces, which lie in between two places or states. They are neither one nor the other, but are a mixture of both at once. Because they are neither here nor there, they lie in the third place … Continue reading
Posted in art, Celtic, change, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, spiritual, unconscious, weekly photo challenge
Tagged Celtic, change, magic, nature, photography, postaday, spring, symbolism, thresholds
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Magical Skye Again
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
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Remote Street Life
Up in the more remote parts of Highland Scotland, there are breathtaking roads which wind their way through steep glens and over mountain passes, with just a thin strip of Tarmac. These single track roads can offer thrilling driving experiences … Continue reading
Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, thoughts, travel, weekly photo challenge
Tagged Bealach na Ba, driving, mindfulness, pass of the cattle, photography, postaday, roads, scotland, single track
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