Tag Archives: spiritual

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 →

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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 →

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 →

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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 →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, celtic prayer, green walks, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Applecross, Celtic blessing, history, holy well, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 51 Comments

Through the Mountains

Posted on May 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We travelled North, up through the mountains which make up the rugged heart of Highland Scotland. The further we travelled the smaller we felt, until we were tiny specks of life in the midst of stone hills. Winter was still … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual | Tagged growth, mindfulness, mountains, nature, philosophy, photography, scotland, spiritual | 50 Comments

Bluebell Bonanza

Posted on May 26, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I had spent weeks trying to get a beautiful shot of bluebells in sunshine, then we left Edinburgh and headed up North for a 10 day break. Look what we found in the field the hour after we arrived. A … Continue reading →

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Springs Abundance

Posted on May 23, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Spring is bursting nature at the seams Abundance spills endlessly Petals discarded with each breath.

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual | Tagged Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, spiritual, spring | 21 Comments

Rock Carvings

Posted on May 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

If you follow the curves of the River Esk a few miles upstream from my home, you’ll find these water carved rocks. Huge blocks of iron rich stone, thoughtfully cut by the passage of water and time. The easiest softest … Continue reading →