Finding Sanctuary

Greetings from Bali,

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of sanctuary—not just as a place, but as a way of being. To me, sanctuary is where our soul finds peace, where our nervous system can finally exhale and recalibrate from the chaos, speed, and pressures of everyday life.

For some, sanctuary is found in the garden, on a hiking trail, a mountaintop, or by the ocean. For others, it’s in the presence of a person who offers comfort and safety. Sometimes it’s a city or a country that feels like home to your spirit—Bali has always been one of those sanctuaries for me. When I spend time here, I feel peaceful, safe, and deeply renewed.

What I’ve come to realize at this point in my life is that I need sanctuary. I need time alone to pause, to reflect, to process, and to reconnect to myself and the sacred. I need relationships that are emotionally safe, nurturing, and supportive. I no longer allow chaotic people or experiences into my world. I am mindful of the energy I consume—whether through entertainment, music, or media. Living in fight-or-flight is no longer an option for me.

Can a retreat, a sound healing session, or a yoga class offer us a healing sanctuary? Absolutely. Healing meets us where we are. Anything that brings your nervous system back into balance, that offers calmness and clarity, creates the foundation for true healing to take place. Sanctuary gives us the safe ground to release, to restore, and to rise again.

I protect my peace and well-being at all costs. Because at the end of the day, I AM my own sanctuary. And so are you.

My hope for you is that you carve out time and space for your own sanctuary—both the ones you find outside of yourself, and the one that already exists within. When we live from this place, we show up calmer, clearer, and more connected—not only to ourselves, but to everyone around us.

So I ask you… where is your sanctuary? Let me know in the comments ❤️

With much love and gratitude,

Cheryl 

PS. I will officially be opening registration in the first week of October for two retreats in Greece 2026!!  I've had such a huge response that I added a second retreat.  Dates are: May 29-June 8 and June 12-June 21, 2026. They are either 9 or 10 nights each. Follow me on FB and IG to see some of the highlights coming your way!
Details will be here: http://www.cheryldavenport.com