Orchid, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Strathspey. I feel this has a lovely combination of delicacy and strength! I like the patchwork of background grasses, too. “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find […]
Midsummer solstice landscape, Kincardine Hills and River Spey, Strathspey. I was up today before 4am, to climb Craigellachie hill behind Aviemore, to catch the solstice sunrise. The sun was already high by the time I took this at 5am. After the last two weeks of miserable cold wet weather (and fresh snow on the hills […]
Deep in the woods – The Hermitage, Dunkeld. – Some of Britain’s tallest trees, along the gorge by the Rover Braan, glowing with the last of the evening sun. You have to see this photo full-size to really appreciate it! ” When listening to another person, don’t just listen with your mind, listen with your […]
Allt Mor Reflections, Glenmore – A favourite local spot, where trees overhang a still and reflective river. I don’t think I have managed to find it in such bright sunshine and fresh green, before now. This week – a summary of ten principles for Changing the World, derived from the words and works of Gandhi. […]
Peony Blossom ‘When I was a student, my first meditation teacher gave me some practical advice. He began by asking me the first thing I did after getting up in the morning. “I go to the bathroom,” I said. “Good,” he said. “Now, every morning, I want you to look in that mirror and smile […]
