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 🦋

3 months ago, I didn’t have a thing to my name, not a community of artists leaders coaches publishers , afl artists and so many things come running. once mind is put to work and as I’m settling down with gratitude for these special rare moments of entering a new era, this is not a just a art it’s a art piece that brought me back to life I cherished and today I share my skills as a self discovery tool

This is a living space for self-discovery, creativity, and real-time growth 🌱 The first time I painted, I had no idea what I was doing… but I felt something shift inside me. It was like colour gave me permission to feel, to breathe, and to let go. Now, I’m inviting you to feel that same freedom. The Survivors Group is a FREE, safe haven for anyone who wants to explore healing through creative expression. I host free and paid hands-on workshops, creative Zoom sessions, and Facebook lives as I build and refine my work on Skool. Curious? Creative? Ready to grow? Join us here → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BaXtzNmJ5/?mibextid=wwXIfr