Tag Archives: spiritual

Sun Stars

Posted on May 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

It was the end of another beautiful Scottish day, and the waves lapped lazily in soft sights onto the beach. They could hardly summon the energy to move even the tiny white shells which lay in drifts across the pale … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Celtic, mythology, relaxation | Tagged golden hour, magic, myth, photography, scotland, Skye, spiritual, Tir na nOg, waves | 40 Comments

Rock Razors

Posted on May 15, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Mist and mountains merge, Softly blurring earth and loch. High rock razors loom.

Posted in elemental, nature photo, spiritual | Tagged Haiku, landscape, mountains, nature, photography, poetry, Reflections, scotland, Skye, spiritual | 24 Comments

Passing

Posted on April 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

She passed peacefully Despite soft words of comfort Grief rips us open In memory of a dear friend, Ruth, who was cremated today. She made the world a brighter place, and filled it with laughter, mischief and creative passion. She … Continue reading →

Posted in art, change, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged change, death, dusk, grief, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 32 Comments

The Oceans Tongue

Posted on April 10, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Late storm light simmers Brooding satin waves licking Lichen coated rocks

Posted in art, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged art, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, Ocean, photography, poetry, scotland, spiritual | 32 Comments

Self Reflection

Posted on March 23, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Self reflection is a beautiful gift which can help to ground us in our own reality. By pausing and wondering for just long enough our minds can become beautifully smooth, like the surface of a perfectly still pool, and we … Continue reading →

Posted in art, change, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged art, mindfulness, mirror, nature, photography, postaday, self-reflection, spiritual, swan | 56 Comments

Pool of Earth

Posted on February 18, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Between the tangled limbs of old trees Far down the known familiar path We stumbled through shadows And fell into light Pulled on by the spirits Dark pools of delight. The shadows we saw Reflected our faces With tooth nail … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, unconscious, verse | Tagged druid, earth, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, Reflections, spiritual, verse | 41 Comments

Golden Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the ancient Hazel woods, lies a dark pool of water, fringed with golden tassels. Swaying slightly in the soft winter air, they glow brightly against the deep blue waters below. Hidden beneath the surface of the water the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Celtic, hazel catkins, mindfulness, mythology, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual, spring, trees | 50 Comments

Me, myself and I

Posted on February 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I don’t take selfies, so this is as close as it gets! A photo of me, taking photos of the waves…..taken by my husband. There is something about taking a picture of myself which somehow doesn’t sit right within me. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, dogs, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, seashore, selfie, spiritual | 59 Comments

Oak Kings and Dragons

Posted on January 28, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the winter forest, the oak kings wrestle limb to wooden limb. Their wooden fingers clatter in the bitter ice wind, struggling to find holds, even as their sap blood seeps away into the dark earth. Pulling and tugging … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Celtic, Haiku, myths, nature, Oak King, photography, poetry, spiritual, wood | 39 Comments

Silver Spirals

Posted on January 19, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Lying on the shores of all the worlds oceans are sparkling silver spirals. Made from the dust of stars they speak an eternal truth. From the centre of the spiral life pours outwards in ever widening circles. An ancient symbol … Continue reading →