A journey  through clay - A guide 
 
This guide is a invitation from clay to you. There are moments in life when we feel called to pause, to soften, and to listen more deeply to ourselves. Through gentle reflections and journalling moments, you’ll explore who you are beneath the noise of everyday life. Exploring themes of being, healing and transforming. Each page offers images, poetry, philosophy, creating moments for your day for you to connect to yourself.Open at will and be present as clay teaches us, to reflect, to trace ideas, to play, to feel, to be. This is a space for presence, calmness and rediscovery. There is no right or wrong way to move through these pages, only curiosity and care. Take your time, let each page meet you where you are, and allow your thoughts to unfold naturally. To step out of what you do and who you are and remember that you are connected to the earth and our journey within it is fleeting. A moment everyday to have part of your journey through.
 
A journey through clay.
 
Created from 'A Journey through Clay' exhibition, held in summer 2025, at the Allen Gallery Alton, this journal captures the story of the exhibition in an interactive format for you.  This journey was experienced first hand when clay guided me through a process of uncertainty, feeling lost to building resilience, creativity and feeling transformed.
 
It helped me through grief and I learnt that I didn't need a fixed identity, job and role to be included in life.  I learnt that being  undefined like clay can be enough and meaningful.  With this guidel I share this journey with you with the hope it can help you along your way too.  
 
In PDF format it is ready to print if you wish a physical copy or enjoy on line.  Perfect for individual reflection as well as for coaches and counsellors as an aid to sessions.
 
 Included for you in the journal (60 + pages)
 
Reflection moments for you to capture thoughts, memories and ideas
6 original poems created during clay moments
A story of healing, transforming and becoming through clay
Clay's teachings for us
Original photographs of ceramics and moments of natural beauty to resonate with you.
 
Please share with me how your journey through clay unfolds.
 
Lisa