Starting off with random objects bounded bin worthy because my child no longer uses, has now found a safe home amongst some of the prettiest paint colours. Once upon a tide, far below the waves, beneath an ocean breeze laid a turtle and troll. Friendly unlike the other ones you hear about. a small soul drifted where the light grew thin. The sea pressed close, whispered lessons, and wrapped it in patience. When it rose again, it wasn’t the same— it was brighter. What’s going to be something you try this week ?

The Inner Fence” — Strength Without Hardening This practice teaches protection, flexibility, and self-trust. 0–5 min | Grounded Welcome - Consent, choice, pacing named - Brief body check-in 5–10 min | Teaching - Boundaries can be firm and kind - Safety grows when structure adapts 10–25 min | Art Practice: The Inner Fence 1. Draw a shape that represents you at the center 2. Create a fence, ring, or protective structure around it 3. Decide: Where is it strong? Where is it soft? Where does it open? 4. Optional: - Add gates, signs, or textures 25–32 min | Meaning-Making - Write: What part of the fence matters most? What does it protect? - 32–38 min | Integration - One boundary you will reinforce gently this week - One way to soften it when safe 38–40 min | Closing Ritual - Hand over the center shape - Closing words:“I am protected. I am allowed to adapt.”

One thing I want you to know right away: when colour feels overwhelming, it's not your fault... I've encountered some of my past students and other artists who suddenly freeze the moment colour comes into play. Too many choices. Too many opinions. Too many “rules” floating around in your head. Should this be warmer? Is this clashing? Did I ruin it? With all this 'overthinking', colour stops feeling playful… and starts to feel heavy. Here's the truth: You're not lacking talent or intuition. What you need is a simple, supportive way to approach colour. One that doesn’t rely on memorizing colour theory or copying someone else’s palette.

Hello and welcome 🤍 I’m Krystal—it’s truly lovely to hear from you. You sparked something in me ❇️ And that spark matters. A little about me: I’m a creative expressionist who has used mixed media, art, and the body’s wisdom to move from survival → safety. Slowly. Kindly. In my own time. I hold a supportive, nurturing space for art & gentle movement, mindfulness, and community connection. When you join me, there are optional spaces for reflection, story-sharing, quiet creation, and simply being. Nothing forced. Everything invitational. Together, we explore soft, creative practices that help you: 🌱 build a sense of safety 🎨 express your truth through color and words 🤝 reconnect with yourself and others 🦋 reclaim hope for what’s ahead If your nervous system is craving calm, creativity, and connection, you’re warmly invited. ✨ Join the free Cocoon spaces below: 🌿 The Survivors Cocoon Community (Skool): https://www.skool.com/the-survivors-cocoon-3336/about?ref=9fd53f471912484b9d0f2f7ccc06f492 🌿 Facebook Free Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BaXtzNmJ5/?mibextid=wwXIfr 🦋 Free Cocoon Webinar (Zoom – come anytime): Topic: Free Cocoon Webinar Time: Ongoing / recurring Join here: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81525646672?pwd=o1NY2GO1CdC9eO8Kd4CpI09gRf7MNS.1 Meeting ID: 815 2564 6672 Passcode: t4Ww1L Come as you are. Stay as long as you need. This is a cocoon—soft, steady, and becoming. With care, Krystal Gatley 🦋

Today’s Emotion-Soothing Color Activity 1. Close your eyes and notice what you feel. No judgment. 2. Ask yourself: “What color matches this feeling?” 3. Use that color — in your journal, on paper, or simply visualized — and let it move through you. 🎨 Blue for calm 🎨 Yellow for energy 🎨 Green for grounding 🎨 Pink for self-love 🎨 Purple for inner wisdom This is your nervous system saying: “Thank you for listening.” You’re not just creating art today — you’re creating safety, clarity, and healing. Go gently. But go powerfully. You’ve got this. 💫