Tag Archives: mindfulness

Weekly Photo Challenge – Unique

Posted on February 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Every moment is unique, it can never be repeated. Yet we forget this and much of our lives fly past without us even noticing. Taking the time to enjoy each unique moment as it unfolds deepens our connection, not just … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, dogs, life, mindfulness, musings, photography, postaday, relaxation, spiritual | 38 Comments

Look up for Angels and Unicorns

Posted on January 21, 2013 by greenmackenzie

So all of these photos were taken by pointing my camera upwards towards the heavens in Edinburgh’s Old Town. I found so many interesting creatures, from angels to dragons, to unicorns. It’s simply incredible what’s up there above our heads … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, mindfulness, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, history, mindfulness, photography, rooftops, scotland, spiritual, stone angels, unicorns | 7 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – Beyond

Posted on January 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weeks photo challenge ‘beyond’ asks us to look beyond the obvious focus. It’s amazing how much we can miss when our attention is caught on the nearest thing to us. Often the most interesting things lie just beyond our … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Beyond, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, Phone Box, photography, postaday, scotland | 41 Comments

Stone in Oceans Edge

Posted on January 12, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here is the second of my elemental galleries. Click here to see the first: Stone on Earth These stones rest firmly, while the oceans tides swirl in and out in wild abandon. The wind and the moon can whip the … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual | Tagged change, elmental, mindfulness, musings, nature, philosophy, photography, spiritual, symbolism | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – Resolve

Posted on January 5, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This year, as with every New Year, I resolve to try to live my life a little more fully. To stretch my wings a little more, and so grow into new areas. This year I hope my new camera will … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, photos, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged change, life, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, postaday, resolutions, spiritual | 14 Comments

Stone on Earth

Posted on January 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I have been doing a bit of organising with my photos, and a friends Facebook post inspired me to make some small elemental themed galleries. So here is my first one – Stone on Earth. Stone on Earth reminds me … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, travel | Tagged mindfulness, nature, photo, photography, scotland, spiritual, travel | 23 Comments

New Horizons: New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by greenmackenzie

We have just walked beneath the reddening sky of this years last sunset. It was deep red, as though the sky was bleeding as the sun sank westwards. As we prepare to celebrate the incoming New Year Scottish style, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, history, mindfulness, poem, thoughts | Tagged auld land syne, change, life, mindfulness, new year, photo, poetry, scotland, spiritual | 9 Comments

Edinburgh Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 16, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I went on a wee mindful evening stroll through some of Edinburghs Christmas delights, and thought I would take you with me. I find taking photos of where I am helps me slow down and soak in the little details … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, photos, thoughts | Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, life, mindfulness, musings, photography, things to do in Edinburgh, travel | 13 Comments

Relax! It’s only Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This is my first attempt at a Dp challenge, but the idea of ‘change perspective‘ sounded fun so here goes! Relax! Its only Christmas Time to wake up you say? That was a good sleep, but I just need to … Continue reading →

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Happiness: look down to find this elusive feeling

Posted on November 13, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I had a very contented day yesterday, in fact I would say I was very happy. I noticed this when I was walking with my three wildly happy dogs through the aching beauty of an autumn bronzed beech wood. I … Continue reading →