Tag Archives: mindfulness

Gondolas of Venice

Posted on September 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There is no escaping the elegant beauty of the gondola in Venice, whatever the time of day. Here I found them resting in their stalls like horses in the early morning. Still covered up against the night air, they begin … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, photos, travel | Tagged boats, gondola, history, mindfulness, mystery, photography, transport, travel, Venice | 36 Comments

Inside Venice

Posted on September 14, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Come with me, away from the frantic crowds and glaring heat of St Marks Square, into the cool silky back waters of Venice. Ribbons of satin light dance to the stirring of distant oars, reflecting straight lines of buildings into … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged canals, history, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, postaday, romance, travel, Unesco World Heritage site, Venice | 87 Comments

Moods on Sea

Posted on August 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The sea is a beautiful creature, she shifts and changes with the turning light, with the weather, with the moon and with the ocean tides. Never the same from one hour to the next she shows us our true nature. … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beach, change, elemental, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, sea | 68 Comments

Sweet Chestnuts of Roslin

Posted on August 28, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the old woods of Roslin Valley there live two very ancient tree ents. In the green shaded light of the summer woods you can make out their limbs and faces, which have grown here for over 400 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual | Tagged ancient woodland, elemental, magic, mindfulness, myth, nature, photography, Roslin, scotland, spiritual, trees | 56 Comments

Focused Light

Posted on August 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These two shots were taken in quick succession, as I lay on my stomach in the windswept golden grass. I liked the both, so was delighted that this weeks photo challenge asks us to focus on focus. It gives me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged coast, history, lighthouse, mindfulness, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, symbolism | 78 Comments

On Being Open

Posted on August 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Petals flung open exposing heart and bones Careless shadows flung into plain sight Arteries dark secrets illuminated For those who are looking Her whole truth is visible Its shameful flaws bated traps Breathlessly holding her skirts ready But nobody runs … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged change, flowers, growth, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, prose, spiritual | 34 Comments

Sunset Two Ways

Posted on August 10, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I went down to Gullane beach yesterday evening, ruffled and creased from the week, not really expecting anything wonderful to take photos of. I almost didn’t take my camera, but as I bundled the three dogs into the car, something … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beaches, intuition, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, Scottish coast, sunset | 61 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

The stitching of earth

Posted on July 31, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Ocean blue reflecting upwards into eternal sky, Silent cloud threads stitched into summer silk, By earths piercing green needles.

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual, thoughts, verse | Tagged elemental, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, scotland, spiritual | 25 Comments

Eternal Cycles

Posted on July 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We stood at the crossroads Caught In the middle of twilight Gazing across eternal Elysian Fields. The golden spell of the dying west Countered by the silver moon Grown plump and round The grasses had drunk their fill of gold … Continue reading →