Sun and Ice, Loch an Eilein
Its been an amazing week with temperatures down to -10C most nights, and some clear blue days. Its warm in the sun, and bitter in the shade or when the wind blows! The ice forms overnight on the loch, then breaks up under the sun and wind during the day, making all sorts of tinkling noises in the gentle waves. This looks so perfect that its hard to believe its Scotland – more like some exotic Alpine location!
The light on this day was quite incredible. As a photographer I don’t think I have experienced such high light levels in a long time, comparable to Arizona.
Although it is freezing, it is calm and there is a sheltered spot by the trees where you can feel the warmth of the sun at the water’s edge. Sit there for a while, become concious of your breathing and connect with the space and peace of your surroundings. This space, peace and light is always present within you.
“Forgive yourself for not being at peace. The moment you completely accept your non-peace, your non-peace is transmuted into peace. Anything you accept fully will get you there, will take you into peace. This is the miracle of surrender.”
– Eckhart Tolle