Tag Archives: life

Meeting Boundaries

Posted on October 3, 2015 by greenmackenzie

We stand in the middle of a world we feel we know, and within the known we can relax and soften. It feels relatively predictable and safe this known world we inhabit. Yet pushing in around the edges of … Continue reading →

Posted in change, thoughts, weekly photo challenge | Tagged boundaries, change, edges, growth, life, mindfulness, photography, postaday, psychology, self, spiritual | 36 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

On Containing

Posted on July 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

All around us, everywhere, the world is filled with containers holding things within them. The bowl contains the oranges, the orange skin contains the segments, the segments contain the juice. Most things, ourselves included, are both containing, and being contained. … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, weekly photo challenge | Tagged containment, emotions, health, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, psychotherapy | 37 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 →

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Cloud Calls

Posted on June 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday, late afternoon, the clouds parted over the hills, and more fresh blue skies and light poured down on us. The earth became a lush vivid green, which sat beautifully next to the sky blues above. However my attention was … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, photos | Tagged clouds, dreams, Isle of Skye, life, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel | 39 Comments

Spring Bounce

Posted on April 30, 2014 by greenmackenzie

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 | 36 Comments

Me, myself and I

Posted on February 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I don’t take selfies, so this is as close as it gets! A photo of me, taking photos of the waves…..taken by my husband. There is something about taking a picture of myself which somehow doesn’t sit right within me. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, dogs, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, seashore, selfie, spiritual | 59 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 →