Cherish Hearts. Minds. Body & Soul

Cherish Hearts. Minds. Body & Soul Hearts. Minds. Body & Soul

When did you last play?  “Play is the foundation of connection and belonging. Whether your relationships could use an in...
05/08/2025

When did you last play?

“Play is the foundation of connection and belonging. Whether your relationships could use an infusion of new energy or you’re seeking a greater sense of belonging, play invites you to be fully present and makes it possible to know others in new and deepening ways. Play can even build bridges across cultures and between enemies.”



Alt text: a woman sitting on the branch of a beech tree that is growing out across a path in a forest. The woman’s back is facing the camera. She is wearing a red jacket, pink beanie, blue leggings, hiking boots, and a brown bum bag with a pink water bottle hanging off it.

“The time is very urgent – we must slow down” ~ Bayo AkomolafeIt may be counterintuitive, but we need to slow down to be...
31/07/2025

“The time is very urgent – we must slow down” ~ Bayo Akomolafe

It may be counterintuitive, but we need to slow down to be able to connect to our inner wisdom and be present to this moment and the very real dangers we face… to be able to live in response to both is were the magic lies.

Come on into Cherish and take a moment to slow down. Join one of our meditation sessions or just pop in for a cup of tea! We also have a beautiful library for you to explore, lots of comfy chairs and couches, and the meditation room is available for personal practice whenever we don’t have other offerings happening 🧘🏻‍♀️☕️📚

At Cherish many of us are mourning, celebrating and honouring  the life of Joanna Macy, who has been an influential teac...
29/07/2025

At Cherish many of us are mourning, celebrating and honouring the life of Joanna Macy, who has been an influential teacher to many of us.

She passed away on 19 July, age 96. An eco philosopher and Buddhist scholar, she was undoubtedly one of the most influential leaders of deep ecology.

She dedicated her long life to the Work That Reconnects—“a body of practices fostering a remembrance of the interconnectedness between people and the greater web of life; and frameworks for alchemizing despair, anger, and apathy towards loss and harm into constructive change and action. Of our current cultural and ecological polycrises, Joanna said, “The darker the circumstance, the more brilliant the invitation.””

Let’s all take a moment to reflect on her wisdom and nurture a world of collective wellbeing.

At Cherish many of us are mourning, celebrating and honouring  the life of  , who has been an influential teacher to man...
29/07/2025

At Cherish many of us are mourning, celebrating and honouring the life of , who has been an influential teacher to many of us.

She passed away on 19 July, age 96. An and scholar, she was undoubtedly one of the most influential leaders of .

She dedicated her long life to the —“a body of practices fostering a remembrance of the between people and the greater web of life; and frameworks for alchemizing despair, anger, and apathy towards loss and harm into constructive change and action. Of our current cultural and ecological polycrises, Joanna said, “The darker the circumstance, the more brilliant the invitation.””

Let’s all take a moment to reflect on her wisdom and nurture a world of collective wellbeing.

Whispers of WinterIn the hush of glimmering snow,Where chill winds whisper soft and low,A landscape veiled in crystal wh...
27/07/2025

Whispers of Winter
In the hush of glimmering snow,
Where chill winds whisper soft and low,
A landscape veiled in crystal white,
Unfolds its secrets, shy with light.

Each flake a tale from skies above,
Dances down, with grace and love,
Through ancient pines and frozen streams,
Awakening the world of dreams.

Oh, winter’s breath so crisp and clear,
Carries whispers that we hold dear,
As shadows stretch and twilight sighs,
The secrets of the cold arise.

So let us listen, hearts aglow,
To the chill winds that gently blow,
For in this snowy, silent expanse,
Each gust reveals a winter’s dance.

- Tiny Poetry

The world is new every morning & we are born again every morning. We can begin again. So much grace. What a gift! Nature...
25/07/2025

The world is new every morning & we are born again every morning. We can begin again. So much grace. What a gift!
Nature shows us overwhelming neverending love.

We are looking for practitioners who would like to rent our Wellspring room at Cherish to offer their gifts to the commu...
17/07/2025

We are looking for practitioners who would like to rent our Wellspring room at Cherish to offer their gifts to the community.
The wellspring room is a space for seeing clients privately. It consists of two smaller rooms, one with comfy seats for dialogue, and one with a massage table for various forms of therapeutic support.

We have Monday and Thursday mornings as well as Saturday and Sunday all day available.

If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kTMeRoK9D9fKXgKT6

We are a community first at Cherish, so the right person for us would be someone who aligns with our values, and is looking to be part of a wider community that share an aspiration to support people to live well.

🌟 Welcome, Nicole! 🌟We are thrilled to introduce Nicole as the newest member of our Cherish family, joining us as our Ad...
19/02/2025

🌟 Welcome, Nicole! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Nicole as the newest member of our Cherish family, joining us as our Administration and Operations lead. With a wealth of experience in community building and non-profit operations, Nicole is sure to help us strengthen our mission and continue making a positive impact.

As Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” We’re excited to have Nicole on board as we work together to strengthen Cherish’s role as a beacon of support and care in the community.

Please join us in giving Nicole a warm welcome! 💜

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