Herron School of Art and Design 67.<\/a><\/p>This experience can be achieved simply by working with clay, as happens in my courses, where the benefits of clay manipulation are continuously explored.
But it's not just manipulation that stimulates mindfulness; decoration and the freedom to express oneself through colors are also excellent ways to experience mindfulness through an active practice.<\/p>
The practice of clay as a mindfulness practice<\/h2>
So how are mindfulness and clay practice connected?
Mindfulness is the practice of awareness, and working with clay helps us stay focused on the activity we're engaged in, concentrating on the present moment.
We are able to set aside thoughts about the past and future, which makes us more serene.<\/p>
Moreover, working with clay allows us to discover our abilities without planning for perfection or worrying excessively about the final result, enabling us to benefit from the process itself.<\/p>
Clay & Mindfulness: A Way to Let Go and Be Less Perfectionist<\/h2>
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Non-judgment<\/h3>
One of the cornerstones of mindfulness is non-judgment. Practicing mindfulness means avoiding judgment of what is happening to us. We just need to experiment and observe. Our mind is constantly engaged in a judging activity that swings incessantly between negative and positive judgments, making it difficult to find inner peace. Working with clay helps to reduce this self-judgment by encouraging us to become observers of what is happening in the present moment.<\/p>
Beginner\u2019s Mind<\/h3>
Another cornerstone of mindfulness is adopting a Beginner\u2019s Mind, which means setting aside judgments and hasty conclusions to focus on what the experience has taught you, and using that learning constructively and positively.
With clay practice, we continually expose ourselves to the possibility of viewing mistakes as guidance rather than as failures.
It is wonderful to see how, over time, our sensitivity in our hands develops and our work improves in small steps, at a pace that is our own. This rhythm differs from the inhuman speed of machines and aligns with our human pace, which is unique to each of us.<\/p>
Ceramics and the Desire to Create Something Tangible<\/h2>
We are overwhelmed by a society that pushes us towards multitasking, a duty-driven culture that offers little room for practical activities. Our thoughts remain trapped in the past or the future and never focus on the present.
Sitting for hours in front of a computer leads us to crave doing something tangible, where we can physically touch the results of our work.<\/p>
Who is this activity suitable for?<\/h2>
I believe that working with clay is suitable for anyone who wants to better understand themselves and reclaim parts of themselves that have been suppressed or set aside over time.
It is a great opportunity to improve one's relationship with oneself and others, and to take a chance on personal growth.
There\u2019s no guarantee that it will work for everyone, but experimenting is always a good way to find out.<\/p>
If you'd like to share your thoughts with me, feel free to email me at info@angelicalucchetti.com.
If you'd like to experience how working with clay can be a mindfulness practice, you can find my courses here<\/a>. For more information, feel free to email me at info@angelicalucchetti.com.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]
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