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Sufi mystic Pir Vilayat said, "Look for that which transpires behind that which appears." Though social media and news-feeds suggest otherwise, the consciousness of humanity is changing at a core level. Observe the groundswell of an enlightened consciousness that respects the Earth instead of plundering it. It's a consciousness that respects differences in cultures and religions, knowing that though we are many nations there is only one global and harmonic destiny. While traveling around the world we witnessed most humans united in the desire for a peaceful and harmonious way of life. Their desires are simple: enough water and food to feed their families, and to be left in peace to lead their lives. They wish to educate children who will grow up as good stewards. As the parents and grandparents of the children of the New Earth it is our responsibility to prepare the way for the future generations being born. When the great wheel of time turns, new behaviors and thinking will arise. Our roles as caretakers of the future are more vital than ever. There's no one else to do this! We may only be 5% of the population but the "light" we emit illuminates millions because We are the one in ten-thousand we've been waiting for.

To this end, StarSoundings.Com and Spiritual Connections based in Sarasota, FL came into being. It serves the southwestern Florida Gulf Coast by holding sacred space, igniting spiritual visions, organizing gatherings, retreats and meditations, and publishing weekly newsletters that offer uplifting news, information and support across the entire spiritual community. We're glad you're visiting. Jo and Patricia

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Spiritual Consciousness is Changing!

SW FL Spiritual Community: What We Do

Meditations & Ceremonies

Retreats & Seminars

Healing & Gratitude

Begun by Jo & Patricia in 2006 with 8 women at their home it's grown to over 500+. The Women's Meditation Circle continues meeting at Rising Tide Spiritual Center, 5102 Swift Rd. in Sarasota on the Third Friday monthly at 7 pm. Experienced teachers from different practices lead the meditations. The annual schedule is on the Women's Meditation Navigation Tab above.

Their Blue Light Meditations which are focused on raising human consciousness are held the 2nd Saturday each month at 9 am. They are offered only on ZOOM and last 9 minutes. Patricia leads the 9 minute version of the 45 minute signature meditation called The Three Portals. The Three Portals meditation covers Stillness, Silence and Spaciousness and was selected as a "Best" by Insight Timer.

Jo & Patricia also lead special rituals and spiritual ceremonies like: Sands of the World, The Prism of Light, Sounding the Bowls, as well as Equinoxes & Solstices. Men are invited to the Equinoxes and Solstices and to any of the special ceremonies.

Our retreats cover themes that change consciousness and inspire students to delve deeper into the nature of reality and being. The first was held in 2011 and they've continued annually at DaySpring Retreat Center in Ellenton, FL where attendees can overnight and enjoy 96 acres of old Florida woodlands abutting the Manatee River.  Click links to see highlights: Retreats

Over the years, the retreats grew in size and duration.  Themes covered in the past: Sound, Sound Healing, Yoga Nidra, Consciousness, I AM and the Nature of Reality. Each Retreat blends Science and Spirituality, introducing attendees to Quantum Physics. 

Other Seminars are developed during the year. Recently we presented Reincarnation The Scientific & Esoteric View to IANDS, the International Association of Near Death Studies. Other seminars have been presented including Be In Barbados: Rewriting Your Story;  Ho'Oponopono; Forgiveness; and I AM.  Info on what we're developing is on the Events and Retreats navigation pages.

PATRICIA COCKERILL'S healing practices are a major part of her life and one of the most import  services that she provides to the community every day. Besides monitoring the Reiki Prayer Requests and the Sarasota Healer's Network, she also posts a daily Gratitude Practice that inspires and uplifts other on Facebook.

In 2016 seeing how we were being affected by the constant negative news cycles she did something about it.  Her approach was simple and inspiring. Every morning she posted on Facebook a simple sentence or two on what she was grateful for. It was always something small, like eyes to wake up and see a glorious sunrise, or thanking the growers for a delicious cup of coffee. She asked what others were grateful for. Friends read the posts and they too began to write inspiring and uplifting tales of gratitude.

Over the years it's grown with readers saying they always begin their day with her posts. One wrote, "Your daily gratitude makes all our lives better." If you'd like to see them and be part of an international community, send a Facebook Friend Request to Patricia.