Tag Archives: joy

It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2015 by greenmackenzie

A Christmas fairy has landed on my windowsill, surrounded by sparkling twinkly lights, and in the far flung corners of the house all things Christmassy are beginning to emerge from their year long slumber. Old long loved decorations and … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, thoughts | Tagged Christmas, fun, holidays, joy, life, mindfulness, party, relaxation | 25 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

Merry Christmas from Edinburgh

Posted on December 25, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from among the sparkling lights of Edinburgh. This tree always looks so beautiful in its dramatic setting on The Mound, overlooking Princes Street. It’s a gift to our city from the people of … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos | Tagged Christmas, Christmas tree, Edinburgh, friendship, joy, lights, photography, scotland, travel, winter | 36 Comments

Spring Gossip

Posted on April 29, 2014 by greenmackenzie

On the banks they crowd Confetti blossom gossips Surfing springs green wave.

Posted in photos, poem | Tagged flowers, Haiku, joy, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, spring, woodland | 38 Comments

Surprising Joy

Posted on December 29, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We walked on the beach yesterday, in the first golden sunlight we had seen for a few days. The cold wind whipped our faces red, and tugged and tangled our hair, creating wild styles in the dogs long fur. It … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beaches, change, dogs, joy, life, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, postaday, spiritual | 54 Comments

It was the night before Christmas…..

Posted on December 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Christmas Eve has arrived all of a sudden, and the house is looking and feeling full of Christmas spirit. All my presents have been wrapped and are sitting patiently under the tree. I love wrapping gifts, which I know will … Continue reading →