Tag Archives: life

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 →

Posted in change, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, stuckness, thoughts | Tagged Carl Jung, change, growth, life, philosophy, photography, psychotherapy, purpose, quote, spiritual | 36 Comments

Autumns Colours: Saturated

Posted on September 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weekend the dogs and I were catching some late summer sun at Craigmiller Castle. I love the low light and the long shadows which autumn brings, along with her fruits and mist. However the mist had all burned off … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Autumn, change, elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual | 67 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

Edinburgh Fringe on the Royal Mile: A wee taste

Posted on August 15, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The Edinburgh Festival is in full swing, and our city streets are crowded with locals and visitors from all across the earth. Probably the single most congested spot in the city in the afternoon is the Fringe Street Event, on … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Edinburgh, photos, travel | Tagged actors, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe 2013, life, people, photography, portraits, street performers, travel | 39 Comments

Walking in Storm Clouds

Posted on August 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The warm stillness of the day had gathered in my bones, and I felt the urge to walk it out. I needed space, movement and freshness so I headed for the coast. The sky was filled with patches of white … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, thoughts, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, spiritual, storms | 56 Comments

Jumping for Joy

Posted on July 10, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday on the beach we had so much fun, running with the dogs, swimming in the sea, and then my son still had so much energy he was doing back flips and cartwheels for the sheer pleasure of moving. Summer … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, photos, thoughts | Tagged action, beaches, jumping, life, mindfulness, motion, nature, photography, summer | 38 Comments

Cups of History: Afternoon Tea Nostalgia

Posted on July 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Cream tea in the garden fills me with nostalgia, bringing back layers of memories of teas shared over the years with some of my favorite people. I love to serve the tea itself in bone china cups passed down … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, food, history, mindfulness, photos, relaxation, spiritual, thoughts, weekly photo challenge | Tagged history, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, philosophy, photography, postaday, spiritual, the past | 55 Comments

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on June 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I was shocked when I looked back and found these photos which were taken at most 4 weeks ago. We walked the same woods yesterday and found them changed almost beyond recognition. The soft lime-green canopy of spring has given … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual | Tagged change, elemental, life, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, rivers, seasons, spiritual | 24 Comments

Curvaceous Boats

Posted on June 15, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These beautiful wooden curves are perfectly shaped to flow with ease through the water. A design almost as old as time, brought to these Scottish shores by Viking ancestors. Each plank is split from the body of a tree and … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beaches, boats, life, philosophy, photography, Plockton, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 52 Comments

Silver Trees

Posted on June 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The stars spin in wide circles Around the ancient bear. Far below Silver trees circle the mound Drawing promises and secrets from the deep. Stardust reborn as startling white limbs Dipping into the ocean of night Weaving new fates In … Continue reading →