Cherish Hearts. Minds. Body & Soul

25/09/2025

Every time I step upon the , I will train myself to see that I am walking on you, my Mother. Every time I place my feet on the Earth I have a chance to be in touch with you and with all your wonders. With every step I can touch the fact that you aren’t just beneath me, dear Mother, but you are also within me.
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24/09/2025

“The challenge before us is to treasure and preserve the given to us and learn to integrate it in an all-embracing .”

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22/09/2025

“We take in and clear seeing.
We live courageously in this world of birthing/dying.
Our hearts embrace all companions on this path of and .
For the sake of all beings, may we deepen in , and Non-clinging .”

20/09/2025

“We know from experince that when we are awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.”
~Br. David Steindl-Rast

18/09/2025

A beautiful teaching from

🌸Step One: Embrace the Gift of Life
As you tune into your life, acknowledge this fundamental truth: Your life is a precious gift. How are you intentionally acknowledging and expressing what you are grateful for in your life?

🌸Step Two: Remember the Good
First, think of a recent joy. What made this moment meaningful to you? Next, recall a moment of difficulty, and look deeper. What goodness carried you through that challenge? What strength or wisdom did you discover within yourself? Notice how meaning reveals itself not in the events themselves, but in your perspective.

🌸Step Three: Discover Meaning in the Present Moment
Finally, turn your attention to this very moment. Look around with a fresh perspective. What do you see, hear, or feel that you’re grateful for right now? Where do you sense an invitation to respond to life with purpose?

Remember, meaning isn’t something you need to chase or manufacture. It’s already here, waiting to be discovered. Your task is simply to notice and appreciate it.

16/09/2025

♻️ TOMORROW at Cherish! ♻️
What really goes in the green bin?

Join us 6:30–7:30pm for “Trash Talk: Demystifying Christchurch’s Green Bin and Recycling Rules!” with Maria Lamb.

She’ll bust recycling myths, explain the new bin rules, and share tips on alternative waste streams so we can all do our part for a cleaner, greener Ōtautahi 🌿

📍 Cherish
🗓 Wednesday 17 Sept | 6:30–7:30pm

Let’s sort it out, together!

15/09/2025

📚 Did you know Cherish has its own library?
Come in, grab a cuppa, and enjoy a read. You can also borrow a book by jotting it down in the little black book.

And don’t forget: you can chat about your latest read at the Cherish Book Club, held every third Monday of the month (that’s today!). ☕✨

14/09/2025

“Remember the holiness of your body.
That you feel your breath as sacred.
That you release the stories that keep you small, the burdens that no longer serve,
and step into the fullness of your radiant aliveness”

13/09/2025

Community Potluck this Sunday from 5-7pm at Cherish. Everyone is welcome!

52 Bealey Avenue Ōtautahi-Christchurch

11/09/2025

09/09/2025

Come along to to meet some new friends! We have lots of free offerings during the week - both during the day and evenings. You are always welcome at Cherish ☺️

❤️

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! 💜