Massive shout out to Agnew Parkrun today celebrating its 200th birthday with cakes, refreshments and spot prizes and a brilliant array of fancy dress π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπππ
#parkrun #parkrunbirthday #Agnew #Stranraer
Venus and Saturn visible side by side in the evening sky.
Looking up at the night sky is a humbling and beautiful experience. About an hour after sunset I spotted Saturn and Venus seemingly having a chat. #Planets #Saturn #Venus #Sunset #Mindfulness #Humble #Wonderment #Stargazing
The yearβs most depressing week. Try gratitude journaling. Itβs a powerful antidote to negativity. Today I am grateful that ice melted so I could run. And that my body allows me to run. πβ€οΈ #Gratitude #Positivity #BlueMonday #January #Running #Fortunate #Health #Fitness #Mindfulness
It might be cold, but the winter sunsets are a wonderful sight that we miss when the days get longer and they head up north. #Winter #Sunsets #Nadir #Coast #Seascape #Mindfulness #Gratitude
My last remaining uncle passed away this morning. I am now the oldest person alive in our family. Iβm 59. Itβs like the ceiling has gone. #NothingLastsForever #Mortality #Generations #Death #Realisation #Mindfulness #RIP #Matriarch #LifeIsPrecious
A 12th century castle ruin clings to rocks near the shores of Dumfries & Galloway and gazes across at Ireland. Im fortunate enough to live on this coastal path. #Gratitude #Unspoilt #Scotland #D&G #Dunskey #Castle #Home
I gave up nearly 2 years ago. At the same time I decided to improve my gut health/biome. It has changed how I feel dramatically. β€οΈ
Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
A stunning vista and another reason for gratitude. #Castle #Seascape #Scotland #Portpatrick #Gratitude #Wilderness #Mindfulness
Lessons learned (or reinforced) last year:
π take nothing for granted
π find gratitude wherever you can
π be humble
π love unconditionally
π promise only what you can deliver
π learn/practise Tonglen meditation
π honour your mind and body
π never let limitations define you
π #BeMoreAsh
One of my favourite things is sharing the beauty of the world with my inquisitive 6 year old grandson. Embrace the universe you incredible human π
#Grandchild #Grandparenting #Beach #Sunset #Reflections #Wonderment #Potential #Future #Love #Mindfulness
This is my tribe π«ΆπΌ
Nothing like a nice Christmas parkrun to kick off the festivities - especially with a 5k pb and first in age category π
Happy Christmas All πβ€οΈ #Parkrun #Agnew #Running #Christmas #Fitness #Health #Healthy
Sending warm wishes out to everyone, regardless of whether youβre celebrating a festival of some description. Having a day out to relax, eat nice things and build a gratitude list is good for all. #Bredeles #Christmas #Hannukah #Gratitude #Cinnamon #Feast #Reflecting #HomeBaking #HomemadeGifts
So todayβs beauty in the mundane is brought to you by a splodge of oil on a wet road π #Effect #ThinFilmInterference #Science #Wonderment #Mindfulness #WetDay #Interesting #EveryDaysASchoolday
The winter solstice sunset position - pretty much SSW - on a stormy day. Longer days beckon. Earthβs orbit and the power of the ocean remind me I am relatively insignificant. #Mindfulness #MotherEarth #Ocean #Waves #Gratitude #Power #Reminder #Humility
A minute before this was taken it was lashing down with freezing cold rain. Love winter trails. Grateful to have legs that work. Take nothing for granted ever. #Gratitude #HealthyBody #TrailRunning #Health #SoLucky #WinterSunshine
So true!!
I really am so fortunate that this is effectively our front garden. #Gratitude #WinterSunset #Mindfulness #Coast #Scotland #Shoreline
Itβs worth climbing a few obstacles to reach a gorgeous view. #Gratitude that my legs work to power me round an 11 mile route. #Running #FallenTrees #StormDamage #TrailRunning #MeditateWhileYouRun #Happy #Loch #Remote
Be kind to trees. One day you may need them to protect you from a storm.
My view as I sheltered during my run. Thank you trees π
#Trees #Running #Gratitude #Shelter #Mindfulness #Meditation #Calm #Storm
Just the moon rising through our bare hawthorns hedge uplighting a cloud. And a moment to contemplate the beauty of everyday life and gratitude in everything. #Mindfulness #Moonrise #FullMoon #NightPhotography #SimpleBeauty #Gratitude
Inspired by people in here Iβve started to notice reflections in puddles more. I had a go at trying to capture the sunset colours in a muddy puddle outside our cottage today. #Mindfulness #Reflections #Puddle #Sunset #Coast #Scotland
Trail running - a great opportunity to escape samsara and meditate. Breathing in and holding worries then releasing them. Focusing on where each foot will land. Focusing on tightening core muscles. Discipline yet liberation. #Running #Meditation #Zen #Tonglen #Nature #Beauty #AtOne
Have you been to Agnew ParkRun in Stranraer? π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Running rarely needs to be taken seriously π€©
#Christmas #ParkRun #Agnew #MrsClaus #Funrun #Joy #SeasonToBeJolly
Today would have been my parentsβ 60th Wedding Anniversary. I hope theyβre having a wee dance. Grateful to have been able to care for them in 2018 when they both got cancer. Miss them terribly. #Gratitude #Parents #Cancer #Love #PreciousMemories #EnjoyPreciousMoments #Mindfulness #Anniversary
Early mornings are special. Only the deer and me awake. Time to gaze, breathe in the stresses of the day ahead, and breathe out gratitude for the gift of another day. Not everyone will be so lucky. #Gratitude #Morning #NewDay #Deer #Silhouette #Meditation #Tonglen #Lucky #Gift #Peace
