Tag Archives: change

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

Storm Day

Posted on October 6, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The golden light lingered endlessly on across the over ripe grass, barely noticing the clouds brewing themselves into a hug black bruise. Silently the dark energy gathered, a whisper rolling in unseen from the edges. The angry clouds blustered in … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, poem | Tagged change, clouds, elemental, mindfulness, nature, photography, spiritual, storm clouds, storms | 59 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

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

An adventure on the edge: Isle of Lewis

Posted on September 6, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Come with me on an adventure, away to the far north west of the British Isles. We need to travel over many mountains, through the heart of the Cairngorms and on towards Kyle, and then we start to cross the … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Celtic, change, Isle of Lewis, magic, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, spiritual, travel | 40 Comments

Skye Clouds

Posted on July 8, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There’s an almost mythical island which you may have heard of, drifting to the west, dipping in and out of view. Here the clouds and mountains mimic each others shapes, merging sky and mountain into an impossible tantalising illusion. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mythology, nature photo | Tagged change, clouds, golden hour, mountains, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, travel | 31 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

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 →

Posted in mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, Isle of Skye, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, Quiraing, relaxation, scotland, spiritual | 63 Comments

Stone Wrinkles

Posted on June 6, 2014 by greenmackenzie

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 →