Spiritual News and Events
Meditation - The Art & Practice
by Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
"I love this book! It works because you have been there and done it, and you speak with truth, from the heart! Anyone who gets into meditation needs to read it!" Author / Astrologer Cal Garrison
Patricia Cockerill and Jo Mooy, founders of the Women's Meditation Circle, have published Meditation -
The Art and Practice through Transformation Publishing in St. Pete. The book introduces readers to their most meaningful lineage of teachers over 40 years of study. The Kriya Yoga lineage originated with Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by his direct disciple Roy Eugene Davis. Sri SN Goenka's teachings were focused on Vipassana breath meditation. The last teacher is Inayat Khan's with his treatises on sound.
The book simplifies then distills the topics into easy summaries: What is Meditation - Why Meditate - Types of Meditations - How to Meditate. It also includes actual meditation practices.
The book will be available at the Women's Meditations starting in October - and the Women's Retreats.
by Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
"I love this book! It works because you have been there and done it, and you speak with truth, from the heart! Anyone who gets into meditation needs to read it!" Author / Astrologer Cal Garrison
Patricia Cockerill and Jo Mooy, founders of the Women's Meditation Circle, have published Meditation -
The Art and Practice through Transformation Publishing in St. Pete. The book introduces readers to their most meaningful lineage of teachers over 40 years of study. The Kriya Yoga lineage originated with Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by his direct disciple Roy Eugene Davis. Sri SN Goenka's teachings were focused on Vipassana breath meditation. The last teacher is Inayat Khan's with his treatises on sound.
The book simplifies then distills the topics into easy summaries: What is Meditation - Why Meditate - Types of Meditations - How to Meditate. It also includes actual meditation practices.
The book will be available at the Women's Meditations starting in October - and the Women's Retreats.
Women's Retreat - Becoming the Catalyst!
Changing the Conversation - Part 2
Taught by: Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
Saturday - March 21, 2020 9 - 4 pm
DaySpring Retreat Center - Ellenton
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - These retreats fill up fast
Women taking charge. Women rising above the day to day grind of news-feeds and social media negativity. Women standing
up for what they desire, what they believe, and how they want to see the world unfold. Women speaking for their children and grandchildren, and others not yet born. Women CHANGING THE CONVERSATION.
Jo and Patricia will teach a one-day Women's Retreat called Becoming the Catalyst which is Part 2 of Changing the Conversation at DaySpring Retreat Center in Ellenton on March 21, 2020. This retreat promises to uplift the inner dialogue and provide practices that empower women of conscience and consciousness. Format is short lecture followed by meditation or a practice. Groups join in embodying the actions required to offset the negatives. New meditations created by Patricia seal the work.
Cost is $60 which includes lunch, a retreat & practices book and a gift bag. Registration is opens now - you must register in advance. Contact Jo Mooy 4171 Cascade Falls Dr. Sarasota 34243. For more info, email: jomooy@gmail.com
Changing the Conversation - Part 2
Taught by: Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
Saturday - March 21, 2020 9 - 4 pm
DaySpring Retreat Center - Ellenton
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - These retreats fill up fast
Women taking charge. Women rising above the day to day grind of news-feeds and social media negativity. Women standing
up for what they desire, what they believe, and how they want to see the world unfold. Women speaking for their children and grandchildren, and others not yet born. Women CHANGING THE CONVERSATION.
Jo and Patricia will teach a one-day Women's Retreat called Becoming the Catalyst which is Part 2 of Changing the Conversation at DaySpring Retreat Center in Ellenton on March 21, 2020. This retreat promises to uplift the inner dialogue and provide practices that empower women of conscience and consciousness. Format is short lecture followed by meditation or a practice. Groups join in embodying the actions required to offset the negatives. New meditations created by Patricia seal the work.
Cost is $60 which includes lunch, a retreat & practices book and a gift bag. Registration is opens now - you must register in advance. Contact Jo Mooy 4171 Cascade Falls Dr. Sarasota 34243. For more info, email: jomooy@gmail.com
Re-Dedication - Prism of Light Peace Pole
with all Prism of Light Anchors and The Venice Peace Project
Where: Sarasota Center of Light - Corner of Tuttle & Browning
The Healing Garden
When: Sunday - Nov. 3, Noon to 1 pm
The Prism of Light was ignited over Sarasota and across 65 square miles on June 20, 2008.
350 members of the spiritual community joined to hold intact a diamond shaped prism over the area. Peace Poles were planted at the major intersections of the Prism to commemorate the event. Unfortunately, rain, wind, sun and time begins to take a toll on the Peace Poles and they need replacing.
Donna Day, director of The Venice Peace Project will set a new Peace Pole at the Sarasota Center of Light (formerly known as Shrine of the Master) to replace the old one. It is part of the 70th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the center. All the original anchors from the 2008 event will return to join in this ceremony of peace, remembrance and sacredness. Everyone is invited to attend. Please join us in this commemoration, especially if you were part of the original event.
with all Prism of Light Anchors and The Venice Peace Project
Where: Sarasota Center of Light - Corner of Tuttle & Browning
The Healing Garden
When: Sunday - Nov. 3, Noon to 1 pm
The Prism of Light was ignited over Sarasota and across 65 square miles on June 20, 2008.
350 members of the spiritual community joined to hold intact a diamond shaped prism over the area. Peace Poles were planted at the major intersections of the Prism to commemorate the event. Unfortunately, rain, wind, sun and time begins to take a toll on the Peace Poles and they need replacing.
Donna Day, director of The Venice Peace Project will set a new Peace Pole at the Sarasota Center of Light (formerly known as Shrine of the Master) to replace the old one. It is part of the 70th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the center. All the original anchors from the 2008 event will return to join in this ceremony of peace, remembrance and sacredness. Everyone is invited to attend. Please join us in this commemoration, especially if you were part of the original event.
Visions for 2019 - Held on Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice Ceremony was held Dec. 21st with participants from across the spiritual community of southwest Florida. They included dancers, drummers, singers and the Threshold Choir. The Mabon Children - Lincoln Squires, Light Bearer of the Sun and his sister Liberty Squires, Light Bearer of the Moon brought their Visions for 2019.
In 2018 times have changed. Instead of wishing for Santa Claus, these children had more pressing concerns on their minds. They asked that "There be no more school shootings - that animals are protected - that the oceans remain clean - and adults figure out what to do."
Visions collected from the gathering were more personl. In 2019 they asked to "remove my limiting beliefs - to find my birth mother - that my son stop drugs - that I become pregnant - that I am able to forgive - that peace comes in my lifetime - that people stop hating each other." Into The Field we place those Visions - expecting them to become!
To seal the ceremony, a Mandala of stones collected from around the world was assembled. To end the ceremony the men, women and children sang the visionary anthem of John Lennon - IMAGINE.
Video of the 2018 Ceremony: 2018 Winter Solstice Highlights
The Winter Solstice Ceremony was held Dec. 21st with participants from across the spiritual community of southwest Florida. They included dancers, drummers, singers and the Threshold Choir. The Mabon Children - Lincoln Squires, Light Bearer of the Sun and his sister Liberty Squires, Light Bearer of the Moon brought their Visions for 2019.
In 2018 times have changed. Instead of wishing for Santa Claus, these children had more pressing concerns on their minds. They asked that "There be no more school shootings - that animals are protected - that the oceans remain clean - and adults figure out what to do."
Visions collected from the gathering were more personl. In 2019 they asked to "remove my limiting beliefs - to find my birth mother - that my son stop drugs - that I become pregnant - that I am able to forgive - that peace comes in my lifetime - that people stop hating each other." Into The Field we place those Visions - expecting them to become!
To seal the ceremony, a Mandala of stones collected from around the world was assembled. To end the ceremony the men, women and children sang the visionary anthem of John Lennon - IMAGINE.
Video of the 2018 Ceremony: 2018 Winter Solstice Highlights
WEEKLY / MONTHLY EVENTS
DRUMMING CIRCLES
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Nokomis Drum Circle - Casey Key. 2 hrs before sunset
Sundays - Siesta Key Beach - one hour before sunset
Sundays - Englewood Drum Circle - one hour before sunset
Mondays - Unity of Venice Drum Circle - 5:30 pm - In season
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Nokomis Drum Circle - Casey Key. 2 hrs before sunset
Sundays - Siesta Key Beach - one hour before sunset
Sundays - Englewood Drum Circle - one hour before sunset
Mondays - Unity of Venice Drum Circle - 5:30 pm - In season
THE VENICE PEACE PROJECT
with Donna Day
Second Thursday monthly - 5-6 pm
Venice Library on the Island - Conference Room
A gathering for peace held monthly at the new Venice Library on the island. Sit in silence and meditate. Pray. Hold good thoughts. Whatever you are inspired to do, do so in silence for peace. Bring a peace reading to share if you wish and bring a heart ready for peace. Men and women in the community invited to attend.
with Donna Day
Second Thursday monthly - 5-6 pm
Venice Library on the Island - Conference Room
A gathering for peace held monthly at the new Venice Library on the island. Sit in silence and meditate. Pray. Hold good thoughts. Whatever you are inspired to do, do so in silence for peace. Bring a peace reading to share if you wish and bring a heart ready for peace. Men and women in the community invited to attend.
SACRED FUSION YOGA
with Jewell Cochara
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Venice Holistic Community Center
A 75 minute Yoga practice using Breath - Stretch - Balance - led by Jewell Cochara of Sacred Fusion Yoga. Meets every Wednesday at the Venice Holistic Center. $10 donation. For more information contact Jewell at sacredfusion33@verizon.net
with Jewell Cochara
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Venice Holistic Community Center
A 75 minute Yoga practice using Breath - Stretch - Balance - led by Jewell Cochara of Sacred Fusion Yoga. Meets every Wednesday at the Venice Holistic Center. $10 donation. For more information contact Jewell at sacredfusion33@verizon.net
THE ROCKIN' KIRTAN BAND & VEGGIE POTLUCK
2nd Sunday Every Month - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rising Tide Spiritual Center - 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota
Bring Veggie dish to share - Donations accepted
Rising Tide invites you to the Rockin' Kirtan and Veggie Potluck held the second Sunday of every month. Veggie potluck is shared at 5:30. Kirtan begins at 6:30 and ends at 8:30. Bring a dish to share, or come for the Kirtan.
Suggested donation: $10
2nd Sunday Every Month - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rising Tide Spiritual Center - 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota
Bring Veggie dish to share - Donations accepted
Rising Tide invites you to the Rockin' Kirtan and Veggie Potluck held the second Sunday of every month. Veggie potluck is shared at 5:30. Kirtan begins at 6:30 and ends at 8:30. Bring a dish to share, or come for the Kirtan.
Suggested donation: $10
REIKI HEALING CIRCLE
4th Thursday Every Month - 7-9 pm
Prana Yoga & Healing Center - 3840 S. Osprey (Behind Sarasota Cycle)
$5 donation for use of the center
A sacred evening of relaxation and renewal. It includes toning, a guided meditation, and individual Reiki treatments from Certified Reiki Practitioners. Each evening is unique depending on the group that attends. Reiki practitioners and/or anyone wishing to receive Reiki energy healing is welcome to attend. Practitioners who are skilled in other modalities who would like to participate should contact Hannah Bellaff, coordinator. For more information Hannah can be reached at hannahbellaff@aol.com
4th Thursday Every Month - 7-9 pm
Prana Yoga & Healing Center - 3840 S. Osprey (Behind Sarasota Cycle)
$5 donation for use of the center
A sacred evening of relaxation and renewal. It includes toning, a guided meditation, and individual Reiki treatments from Certified Reiki Practitioners. Each evening is unique depending on the group that attends. Reiki practitioners and/or anyone wishing to receive Reiki energy healing is welcome to attend. Practitioners who are skilled in other modalities who would like to participate should contact Hannah Bellaff, coordinator. For more information Hannah can be reached at hannahbellaff@aol.com
SOUND IMMERSION MEDITATION
Gongs - Crystal Bowls - Chimes - Bells - Pan Drum
With Carol Randaci & Christy Perry
First Saturday each month @ 7 pm
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Rd. $15 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Carol Randaci, DOM and Energy Therapist is joined by Angelo Randaci in a Sound Immersion Meditation on the FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH at 7 pm at Rising Tide. Using many instruments, from Bowls and Gongs to Pan Drums, they take you on a journey into your inner being - each resonating a different aspect of the inner landscape.
Edgar Cayce called Sound the "medicine of the future." Sound awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul. It dissolves tension, releases stress and lifts the spirit. This is an exquisite opportunity to engage in self healing. Offered by suggested $15 donation. For more information, contact Carol Randaci at DrCWRandaci@gmail.com.
Gongs - Crystal Bowls - Chimes - Bells - Pan Drum
With Carol Randaci & Christy Perry
First Saturday each month @ 7 pm
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Rd. $15 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Carol Randaci, DOM and Energy Therapist is joined by Angelo Randaci in a Sound Immersion Meditation on the FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH at 7 pm at Rising Tide. Using many instruments, from Bowls and Gongs to Pan Drums, they take you on a journey into your inner being - each resonating a different aspect of the inner landscape.
Edgar Cayce called Sound the "medicine of the future." Sound awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul. It dissolves tension, releases stress and lifts the spirit. This is an exquisite opportunity to engage in self healing. Offered by suggested $15 donation. For more information, contact Carol Randaci at DrCWRandaci@gmail.com.
2019 EVENTS
Jan. 4 - 13th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Green Tara Healing
Feb. 8 - Ajeet Kaur Concert - Unity of Sarasota - (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Mar. 16 - Women's One-Day Retreat with Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
Mar. 20 - SPRING EQUINOX - CELTIC - @ Rising Tide with Jennifer Sault
Apr 26 - Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Apr 27 - Jai Uttal - Awakening Bhakti Workshop - Unity of Sarasota
May - Sept - Women's Meditation Circle Summer Schedule 3rd Friday each month
June 21 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide
July 27 - Introduction to Meditation Seminar - Patricia and Jo - Sarasota Center of Light
Sept. 20 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota
Oct. 5th - Women's Make-Up Retreat - Changing the Conversation - DaySpring Retreat Center
Oct. 11 - Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide - Fall/Winter Season
Oct. 23 - Snatam Kaur - Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Nov. 3 - Re-dedication of Sarasota Center of Light Peace Pole - Original Prism of Light Anchors
Nov. 20 - Reiki Box Ashes Released - Cathedral of Valencia, Spain - Jo, Patricia,
Dec. 7 - Mirabai Ceiba - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Dec. 20 WINTER SOLSTICE - Drummers, Dancers, Singers - @ Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota
2020 EVENTS
Jan. 10 - 14th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Three Portals of Being
Mar. 20 - Spring Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Mar. 21 - 12th Annual Women's Spiritual Retreat - Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
June 19 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Sept. 18 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Dec. 18 - Winter Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Jan. 4 - 13th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Green Tara Healing
Feb. 8 - Ajeet Kaur Concert - Unity of Sarasota - (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Mar. 16 - Women's One-Day Retreat with Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
Mar. 20 - SPRING EQUINOX - CELTIC - @ Rising Tide with Jennifer Sault
Apr 26 - Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Apr 27 - Jai Uttal - Awakening Bhakti Workshop - Unity of Sarasota
May - Sept - Women's Meditation Circle Summer Schedule 3rd Friday each month
June 21 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide
July 27 - Introduction to Meditation Seminar - Patricia and Jo - Sarasota Center of Light
Sept. 20 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota
Oct. 5th - Women's Make-Up Retreat - Changing the Conversation - DaySpring Retreat Center
Oct. 11 - Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide - Fall/Winter Season
Oct. 23 - Snatam Kaur - Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Nov. 3 - Re-dedication of Sarasota Center of Light Peace Pole - Original Prism of Light Anchors
Nov. 20 - Reiki Box Ashes Released - Cathedral of Valencia, Spain - Jo, Patricia,
Dec. 7 - Mirabai Ceiba - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Dec. 20 WINTER SOLSTICE - Drummers, Dancers, Singers - @ Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota
2020 EVENTS
Jan. 10 - 14th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Three Portals of Being
Mar. 20 - Spring Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Mar. 21 - 12th Annual Women's Spiritual Retreat - Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
June 19 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Sept. 18 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Dec. 18 - Winter Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF EVENTS
2018 Winter Solstice Ceremony
Prism of Light 2008-2018
11.11.11 Sounding the Bowls Ceremony
Interview KDWRadio - About Women's Meditation Circle
10th Anniversary Women's Meditation Circle
Scotland-Ireland Myths & Legends
Winter Solstice Ceremony - 2015
Siesta Key Awakening PBS
2018 Winter Solstice Ceremony
Prism of Light 2008-2018
11.11.11 Sounding the Bowls Ceremony
Interview KDWRadio - About Women's Meditation Circle
10th Anniversary Women's Meditation Circle
Scotland-Ireland Myths & Legends
Winter Solstice Ceremony - 2015
Siesta Key Awakening PBS