Project A.W.E - Authentic Wild Expression

07/05/2026

This says it all!

04/05/2026

After the heaviness of last year which took quite a lot out of me I vowed I would make sure during this year I would take time out for respite. This world does not advocate rest, it wants us to be productive 24/7. So it is our responsibility to make sure we rest when we need to instead of running ourselves into the ground. Rest can be sitting in stillness or taking a cat nap however it also includes activities that bring joy, upliftment and regulates the nervous system. Activities such as walking in nature, creative pursuits, spending time with good friends to chat and have a good laugh with, watching a good movie. As I've mentioned in a previous post I've just started playing lawn bowling and this activity is really helping me to rejuvenate my soul, giving me the respite I've yearned for. What activities help to restore your energy and joy for life? If you are not sure perhaps it's time to give this some thought and take the well earned rest you need from the day to day routines and demands.

30/04/2026

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25/04/2026

I've just recently started playing lawn bowling having had the urge to try new activities. At one time I would have been reluctant to take up something new in fear of not being good enough and ridiculing myself in the process. For years this limiting assumption kept me living in the shadows and repeating the same old routines and activities. This idea we need to do something perfect and well even as a beginner can cause procrastination, resulting in missing wonderful opportunities that make themselves available to us.

In the last few years I came to learn it is not how I perform that is important but just being willing to have a go and take part. I mean yes we are to try our best, but at the beginning of trying something new it's important to drop any expectations of being good. I use the analogy in every new experience we are like children learning to walk. We are going to fall down and fail, do things badly at the beginning but that shouldn't stop us from at least trying.

My attempts at lawn bowling have been a mixed bag, but I'm happy I've not shied away from playing, because in the process I've discovered what it's like to play it and found it's an enjoyable game, even though it requires skill to play well. Like anything else it takes lots of practise which I'm willing to put in to improve.

So if you find yourself procrastinating over trying something in fear of not being good enough. Think of yourself as like the child learning to walk and just do it anyway for fun and discovery. You may not do it long-term but at least you can say I've experienced it.

22/04/2026

Play is vital for all of us no matter your age. Play regulates the nervous system and enables new neuropathways to form in the brain. It enables us to to discover new things and invites in new possibilities we may not have been aware of before. This is down to the fact when we play there is no pressure, no need to achieve or have any desired outcome other than to play for play's sake. Hence this opens the door to creative ideas, igniting curiosity and the willingness to explore just for the pure joy and fun of it. It takes you on a adventure through the unknown, that may birth something unexpected and surprising. So never miss the opportunity or invitation to play as this may be the beginning of a new path to follow or even create that will be totally unique to you. ☺️

20/04/2026

As a child I spent a large part of my time creating art this manifested into becoming a Spirit artist and navigating life through creative self-expression. This has always been my greatest joy and go to outlet through thick and thin. What is yours?

“What did you do as a child that made the hours pass like minutes? Herein lies the key to your earthly pursuits.”

Carl Jung

13/04/2026

I was feeling very jittery and shaky in my body this morning and I was reminded to slow down and use all my senses to feel grounded and return to peace. It certainly did the trick! The energies bombarding the Earth are so potent the nervous system can go into overwhelm so easily now. So slowing down all that we do, becoming more aware of our present surroundings and breathing deeply, feeling our feet on the ground can help us return to a state of equilibrium. Plus when we do this it enables us to notice the beauty, wonder and awe of life and learn to appreciate it. This image I created a few years back came to mind which is a very apt reminder.

04/04/2026

It was a joy to witness the flowers and trees beginning to blossom whilst out on a walk today. New life birthing after months of dormancy. It teaches us to be willing to be open to the new, new attitudes, new ways of being or trying something new.

It's so easy to continue on the familiar and so called safe and comfortable paths but in doing this nothing ever changes and we can find ourselves stuck in ruts and stagnating.

The season of spring 🌱🌼 invites us to bring something fresh into the world, my contribution has been to try engraving for the first time, having purchased this engraving pen on a sale. I'm quite happy with my first attempt.

Birthing in the new doesn't need to be grand or special, it could be something as simple as changing up a routine. Or walking a path you've not explored before. All that matters is doing something different regardless of what it is. Observe how that makes you feel. I've discovered the more I do it the more I want to continue because it brings a sense of aliveness and is fun too. 😊

03/04/2026

A reminder to let your quirky, weird self shine. Be like a child who is carefree and fearlessly expresses themselves without a worry of the opinions of others. We don't need anyone's permission it's just about having the courage to be truly authentic. There are enough pretending and hiding behind facades and walls, be the one who breaks free from these limiting habits and behaviours. You owe it to yourself, to your soul.

Embrace your individuality; never dim your vibrant colours to blend into the crowd. Your quirks and differences aren't flaws, but rather the unique threads weaving the tapestry of your being.
Each experience has painted you with hues unlike any other person, creating a masterpiece that is wholly and undeniably you.
The very things you might feel insecure about are often the features that set you apart, the delightful imperfections that make you a one-of-a-kind treasure. Resist the urge to become a carbon copy by suppressing your most defining traits. Instead, celebrate them!
Announce to the world with confidence and joy, "This is me!"
Let your authentic self shine brightly, radiating the essence of who you truly are, a person of unique beauty and strength, shaped by a life lived on your own terms ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨 Tatyana Ornisana

Serendipity Corner 🌈

31/03/2026

I've been doing more exploration of trees through paper cutting. I just love the part where I unfold the paper to see what pattern has been created. I chose to create a head piece with it for fun. It is such a calm and peaceful activity I just want to do more. What activities help you to feel calm?

24/03/2026

Today was a play of scribble and circles to create this little sculpture that can be pulled apart and created in another way.

A combination of order and wildness very much like we see in the world. It's not about having a preference or that one is better than the other because like in this sculpture both have their place and can actually work together.

For example you have buildings that are orderly and nature which is not so uniform and goes its own way if left to its own devices. They are like two sides of the same coin. Life is full of contrast and I'm learning it's not about accepting or rejecting what I experience but practising to witness and observe it without judgement.