Tag Archives: nature

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

Sunset Skirts

Posted on July 4, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Sunset lifted the dancers skirts, And we saw the delicate details of their veins. Luminous flesh, filled with light, An eyeful of enchanted earth.

Posted in art, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged art, blossom, flowers, lyrics, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual, sunset | 26 Comments

Furry Companions

Posted on June 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

What wonderful and joyful companions dogs make. They live every moment with such boundless enthusiasm, fully engaged with the world and all it has to offer. They are my best teachers of mindfulness, reminding me to wake up into the … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, mindfulness, nature, pets, photography, postaday, relaxation, spiritual, walking | 98 Comments

Stone Sentinals

Posted on June 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

High above the waters of the Inner Sound Pink sandstone lies in exposed wrinkles Freshly cracked and brittle after each new winter The snow and ice reveal the mountains naked shoulders. These broken pieces of her body Gathered by awe … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual | Tagged cairns, elemental, history, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, spiritual | 50 Comments

Fall into my eyes

Posted on June 22, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Fall into my eyes if you wish to dream with me If you wish to be pulled into the wild magic of earth If you want to be swept into the deepest mysteries laid bare before us. The sand and … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beaches, enchanted, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 42 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 →

Posted in mythology, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged life, magic, mysteries, mythology, nature, photography, poetry, silver branch, spiritual, trees | 30 Comments

Fleeting clouds

Posted on June 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Every moment in life is fleeting. Before we have even noticed time has shuffled us along to the next moment, the next experience. Sometimes it’s good to pause and notice the wonder unfolding around us. I took this photo just … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 59 Comments

Tidal Reflections

Posted on June 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Twice every day the tide rolls in and out of this bay in Plockton. It changes the landscape, and the scenery almost beyond recognition, between high and low tide. It also changes the angles at which the boats float or … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual | Tagged beaches, boats, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, scotland, spiritual | 51 Comments

The Sanctuary of Applecross

Posted on June 1, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There’s a tide licked bay which looks West towards the Hebrides. Filled with pink sand , and cupped in the hands of the high mountains. It’s soft warm breezes blow thousands of miles across open ocean, from the Caribbean, before … Continue reading →