Category Archives: stuckness

Life Directions

Posted on November 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

To embrace the unexpected bumps and turns of life, is to embrace life itself. Who knows what wild and wonderful paths it has in store for us, so enjoy the detours, they might turn out to be our highways. This … Continue reading →

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Fairytale Towers

Posted on October 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Fairy tales are full of slender towers of white marble piercing cloud filled skies. The lofty height of the spires sweeps our imagination up and away from the mundane world and into the creative space of dreams and stories. In … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, philosophy, photos, spiritual, stuckness, unconscious | Tagged change, fairy tale, myths, philosophy, photography, psychotherapy, stuckness, symbolism, tower | 18 Comments

Magpie Hoard

Posted on September 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Paused in suspended earth sky space , Magpie hoarded treasures long to tumble, From the void, returning into life’s wild breath.

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, stuckness, verse | Tagged change, elemental, forest, Haiku, life, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 20 Comments

Sea Rock Tales

Posted on March 18, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday I was restless and yearning for light, so I headed off to the coast. The sea usually soothes me, but instead of being drawn to the waves, it was the rocks who were calling. They were full of interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, stuckness, thoughts | Tagged change, coastal walk, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, process, relaxation, spiritual, stories | 55 Comments

Winters last bite

Posted on March 12, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Winter swirled back with a desperate last bite, and flung snow and ice with unending fury. We are smothered again in her white cloak, colour and life bleached from sight. Most peopled groaned and sighed “not again”, but all I … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, stuckness | Tagged change, growth, life, mindfulness, musings, nature, photography, relaxation, spiritual | 42 Comments

Lost in the Woods

Posted on March 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Will I stick to the well worn path, pressed into creation by the passage of thousands of feet before me? If I listen to my mother and all the wisdom of those who have lived long, I will. If I … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, photos, spiritual, stuckness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual, symbolism, trees | 48 Comments

Junk Friends: Bad for your Health

Posted on October 14, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Perhaps junk friends are as bad for your health as junk food.They can cause emotional distress and blockages, which are just as dangerous to your health as artery blocking cholesterol and fatty foods. Yet they carry no Government health warning. … Continue reading →

Posted in change, friends, philosophy, stuckness, thoughts | Tagged cancer, change, Epictetus, friendship, friendships, good friends, greek philosopher, growth, junk firends, life, loneliness, love, philosophy, postaday, quote, resilience, spiritual | 4 Comments

Friendships tricky paths

Posted on September 13, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The path of friendship is often long and rocky, with many twists, turns, ups and downs, but to survive must always be a joint adventure. Both halves must be able to allow the other to grow and change freely and … Continue reading →