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
- Draw a shape that represents you at the center
- Create a fence, ring, or protective structure around it
- Decide: Where is it strong? Where is it soft? Where does it open?
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.”