Category Archives: relaxation

Bluebells and Birches (Fairy Magic)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by greenmackenzie

All across the lower slopes a soft spring breeze is playing silvery songs on the fresh green leaves of the silver birches. It’s notes fill the air, dazzling the ears with its shifting shingle waves, mingled with the scattered … Continue reading →

Posted in mythology, nature photo, relaxation | Tagged birch woods, bluebells, fairies, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, sleeping, spring, woods | 37 Comments

Stress Reduction: 5 Tips on Taming your Stress Monster

Posted on March 13, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Stress can be extreamly bad for us, emotionally and physically, and yet 1 in 3 of us report that we frequently feel overwhelmed by stress. There are many reasons why we should try to manage our stress levels, but … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, relaxation, Uncategorized, weekly photo challenge | Tagged 5 tips, anxiety, health, life, managing stress, mindfulness, postaday, psychology, relaxation, stress | 54 Comments

Live for the Moment

Posted on January 16, 2016 by greenmackenzie

The phrase ‘Live for the Moment’ encapsulates much of what we are trying to achieve when living mindfully. The idea being to move away from living in our minds and our thoughts about both the past and the future, and … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, hills, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, signs, spiritual, walking | 55 Comments

Wave running

Posted on November 16, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Running free, with the wind in their fur, and salty waves between their paws. The race is on…. Stretching deep into every muscle from nose to tail, each trying to run faster than the other. Splashing and pounding … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged active, beach, dogs, exercise, fun, joy, mindfulness, movement, photography, postaday, relaxation | 39 Comments

Reflective Isle

Posted on August 17, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Floating somewhere off the western coast of Scotland, and lapped by the salty sea, an enchanted isle drifts. Sometimes shrouded in soft mist and clouds, sometimes revealed by light, it captures the heart and lures us closer. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, relaxation | Tagged Celtic, island, magic, myths, reflection, scotland, stories, Tir nan Og, travel | 43 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

Paradise this Way

Posted on November 11, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Washed by the soft warm waves of the Caribbean, a sea grass meadow beckons in the shallow blue waters off Barbados. Here the Green Sea Turtles wait to welcome you to their paradise beneath the tropical sea. Gliding with ease … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, relaxation, travel | Tagged Barbados, Carribean, nature, Ocean, photography, relaxation, travel, turtles, underwater, water | 55 Comments

Minimalist Barbados Birds

Posted on November 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We had left the responsibilities of our pets behind, as we headed off on a carefree couple of weeks, or so we thought. These little cuties had other ideas though. Every morning about half an hour after sunrise they would … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged birds, Carribean, mindfulness, morning, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, travel, wings | 45 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

Sun Worship

Posted on July 28, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Summer lovin’ Bastet style. Nobody soaks up the suns heat as stylishly as cats, and our Bengal positively shimmers in the solar heat. The Egyptians worshiped cats, and cats worship the sun. Perhaps they have a drop or two of … Continue reading →