The Women's Meditation Circle of SW Florida
2006 - 2021
RISING TIDE SPIRITUAL CENTER
5102 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL (between Proctor & Ashton)
Doors open at 6:30 - Close at 7. Meditation ends at 8 pm
15 Consecutive Years
2021 Calendar Schedule Below
DUE TO COVID ALL IN PERSON MEDITATIONS CANCELLED
Join us on ZOOM
5102 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL (between Proctor & Ashton)
Doors open at 6:30 - Close at 7. Meditation ends at 8 pm
15 Consecutive Years
2021 Calendar Schedule Below
DUE TO COVID ALL IN PERSON MEDITATIONS CANCELLED
Join us on ZOOM
"If every child in the world were taught to meditate, we would eliminate violence in one generation."
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
Begun with 8 women in January 2006 the Women's Meditation Circle has grown to over 500. It serves southwest Florida's spiritual community in gatherings of friendship, respect, and devotion. We meet twice a month on Fridays - see schedule below. The Circle is a place where women come together, hold intentions of healing, of planetary peace, and focus on the raising of human consciousness. They honor one another and celebrate the gifts each woman brings to the circle.
Experienced guest meditation leaders are chosen to lead the group. Each leader comes from a different spiritual background, training, or discipline and is capable of holding space and leading groups. Meditations are varied, and include guided visualization, mindfulness, movement, sound and chanting as well as silence.
Experienced guest meditation leaders are chosen to lead the group. Each leader comes from a different spiritual background, training, or discipline and is capable of holding space and leading groups. Meditations are varied, and include guided visualization, mindfulness, movement, sound and chanting as well as silence.
CALENDAR 2021 - Our 15th Consecutive Year
ONLINE on ZOOM Until Covid Abates
2021 Schedule - 1st and 3rd Fridays each month
Jan. 2021 - The 15th ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S MEDITATION CIRCLE -
Will be celebrated when we can gather in person.
Jan. 8 - Patricia Cockerill - Breathwork meditation
Jan. 22 - Caroline Crawford - Compassionate Hearts Meditation
Feb. 5 - Gen Kelsang Namdrol - Love is the Great Protector
Feb. 19 - Gail Swanson - Sisterhood of Light
Mar. 5 - Rev. Theresa Fieberts - Connection to Oneness
Mar. 19 - Spring Equinox - Jennifer Sault - Light of the Earth
Apr. 2 - Rev. Amy Zehe (Unity) Guided Easter Meditation
Apr. 16 - Zan Benham - Shamanic Journey
SUMMER MEDITATIONS - 3rd FRIDAYS ONLY EXCEPT FOR FALL EQUINOX
May 21 - Jewell Cochara - Wisdom Tree Connections (on ZOOM)
Jun. 18 - Christine Abbey - SUMMER SOLSTICE from Sprawling Oaks Farm (On Zoom)
July 16 - Linda Haley - Plant Kingdom Meditation (On Zoom)
Aug. 20 - Mary Getten - Water Blessing (On Free Conference Call)
Sept 24 - Zan Benham - FALL EQUINOX @ Unity Labyrinth NOTE: Held 4th Friday
FALL MEDITATIONS - 1st and 3rd FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH - ON ZOOM
Oct. 1 - Pam Cooper - New Doorways
Oct. 15 - Kelsang Sangzin - Buddhist Mindfulness
Nov. 5 - Maureen McSweeney - Subtle Activism
Nov. 15 - Jo Mooy - The Taras
Dec. 3 - Ruth Fishel - Peaceful Connections
Dec. 17 or 19th - WINTER SOLSTICE - TBD - Beach or inside depending on Covid restrictions
2021 Schedule - 1st and 3rd Fridays each month
Jan. 2021 - The 15th ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S MEDITATION CIRCLE -
Will be celebrated when we can gather in person.
Jan. 8 - Patricia Cockerill - Breathwork meditation
Jan. 22 - Caroline Crawford - Compassionate Hearts Meditation
Feb. 5 - Gen Kelsang Namdrol - Love is the Great Protector
Feb. 19 - Gail Swanson - Sisterhood of Light
Mar. 5 - Rev. Theresa Fieberts - Connection to Oneness
Mar. 19 - Spring Equinox - Jennifer Sault - Light of the Earth
Apr. 2 - Rev. Amy Zehe (Unity) Guided Easter Meditation
Apr. 16 - Zan Benham - Shamanic Journey
SUMMER MEDITATIONS - 3rd FRIDAYS ONLY EXCEPT FOR FALL EQUINOX
May 21 - Jewell Cochara - Wisdom Tree Connections (on ZOOM)
Jun. 18 - Christine Abbey - SUMMER SOLSTICE from Sprawling Oaks Farm (On Zoom)
July 16 - Linda Haley - Plant Kingdom Meditation (On Zoom)
Aug. 20 - Mary Getten - Water Blessing (On Free Conference Call)
Sept 24 - Zan Benham - FALL EQUINOX @ Unity Labyrinth NOTE: Held 4th Friday
FALL MEDITATIONS - 1st and 3rd FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH - ON ZOOM
Oct. 1 - Pam Cooper - New Doorways
Oct. 15 - Kelsang Sangzin - Buddhist Mindfulness
Nov. 5 - Maureen McSweeney - Subtle Activism
Nov. 15 - Jo Mooy - The Taras
Dec. 3 - Ruth Fishel - Peaceful Connections
Dec. 17 or 19th - WINTER SOLSTICE - TBD - Beach or inside depending on Covid restrictions
HONORS - AWARDS - HIGHLIGHTS
Portals to Pure Being - Featured Meditation on Insight Timer
Patricia Cockerill's meditation Portals to Pure Being was selected by the Editorial Staff of Insight Timer as a "Featured Meditation." The meditation appeared on their Home Screen to "encourage our 15 million meditators to use it and discover you and your wonderful work" said the Editor. Within hours of its appearance as a "featured" meditation accolades on the depth, serenity, and spaciousness of this meditation were pouring in from around the world.
If you'd like to listen to it click this link: Portals to Pure Being
Patricia Cockerill's meditation Portals to Pure Being was selected by the Editorial Staff of Insight Timer as a "Featured Meditation." The meditation appeared on their Home Screen to "encourage our 15 million meditators to use it and discover you and your wonderful work" said the Editor. Within hours of its appearance as a "featured" meditation accolades on the depth, serenity, and spaciousness of this meditation were pouring in from around the world.
If you'd like to listen to it click this link: Portals to Pure Being
Charitable Giving - Karma Yoga
The Women's Meditation Circle holds a fund-raiser every fall for a worthy charity. This is our Karma Yoga "service give back" to the community. Each year the Charity recognizes the efforts of the Women's Circle and responds with certificates. Joel Swallow, Chairman of the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program awarded the Women's Meditation Circle, a Certificate of Appreciation for its ongoing support to the organization. This program across Sarasota and Manatee counties feeds hungry children and their families.
The Women's Meditation Circle holds a fund-raiser every fall for a worthy charity. This is our Karma Yoga "service give back" to the community. Each year the Charity recognizes the efforts of the Women's Circle and responds with certificates. Joel Swallow, Chairman of the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program awarded the Women's Meditation Circle, a Certificate of Appreciation for its ongoing support to the organization. This program across Sarasota and Manatee counties feeds hungry children and their families.
FELT - Feeding Empty Little Tummies - a chance meeting with Kim Bailey led to FELT's selection as the 2019 Karma Yoga organization. Volunteers stuff backpacks with food for homeless children so they do not go hungry over the weekend. The kids last meal is lunch on Friday. Many had nothing to eat over the weekend. Through FELT, generic backpacks filled with meals are given to the children - many of whom live in vans and cars. The meals feed them until they return to school on Monday.
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Carolyn Miles, President and CEO of Save the Children recognized the Women's Meditation Circle for it's support in 2017 when three deadly hurricanes, Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This charity was selected because of its involvement with Hurricane relief efforts but focuses on the children affected. |
Women's Meditation Circle Honored by Rising Tide
The Women's Meditation Circle has a "home" at Rising Tide. Over the years, our group has conducted Fund-Raisers on behalf of the center. To acknowledge those contributions, Rising Tide held a "Recognition Dinner" to honor the efforts. It was the first time the two communities came together to meet, learn about our shared values, and to support each other's work. It was a sincere mingling of mutual respect and acknowledgement that the center is our spiritual home.
On YOUR behalf, we accepted a beautiful blown glass spiral in blue and green. It signifies the emergence of the spiritual work our two communities do. Out of a 'rising tide' of blue at the base the spiral emerges into a teardrop shape. It's inscribed, "Jo and Patricia - Thank you for Everything - Rising Tide International." We thank ALL the women of the circle who commit to the ideas of our gatherings and support us and Rising Tide.
The Women's Meditation Circle has a "home" at Rising Tide. Over the years, our group has conducted Fund-Raisers on behalf of the center. To acknowledge those contributions, Rising Tide held a "Recognition Dinner" to honor the efforts. It was the first time the two communities came together to meet, learn about our shared values, and to support each other's work. It was a sincere mingling of mutual respect and acknowledgement that the center is our spiritual home.
On YOUR behalf, we accepted a beautiful blown glass spiral in blue and green. It signifies the emergence of the spiritual work our two communities do. Out of a 'rising tide' of blue at the base the spiral emerges into a teardrop shape. It's inscribed, "Jo and Patricia - Thank you for Everything - Rising Tide International." We thank ALL the women of the circle who commit to the ideas of our gatherings and support us and Rising Tide.
NATTIE Award Winner - Six Years
The Women's Meditation Circle was named #1 Best Meditation Group for six consecutive years
by winning the NATTIE AWARD from Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Meditation Award category,
voted by thousands across southwest Florida, was "retired" by the magazine in 2015.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and are closed at 7 pm when the meditation begins.
LOCATION: Rising Tide Spiritual Center, 5102 Swift Rd in Sarasota between Proctor & Clark Roads
DONATION: Meditations are supported by a $10 suggested tax-deductible donation to Rising Tide.
2006-2016 Highlights Video 10th Anniversary Celebration Jan. 8, 2016 Video
The Women's Meditation Circle was named #1 Best Meditation Group for six consecutive years
by winning the NATTIE AWARD from Natural Awakenings Magazine. The Meditation Award category,
voted by thousands across southwest Florida, was "retired" by the magazine in 2015.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and are closed at 7 pm when the meditation begins.
LOCATION: Rising Tide Spiritual Center, 5102 Swift Rd in Sarasota between Proctor & Clark Roads
DONATION: Meditations are supported by a $10 suggested tax-deductible donation to Rising Tide.
2006-2016 Highlights Video 10th Anniversary Celebration Jan. 8, 2016 Video
HIGHLIGHTS - 10th Anniversary Celebration
Next big event in 2021 - Our 15th Anniversary
On January 8th, 2016, Rising Tide Spiritual Center was filled to capacity to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Circle. The original 8 members returned. 23 called in to listen to the event from all over the US and from Bali where Wendy Key Foldes joined us at dawn Bali time. Messages of inspiration were read.
Shahabuddin, David Less, Spiritual Director of Rising Tide said "The Women's Meditation Circle created a foundation of love and beauty so desperately needed on the planet. Without much effort, the form created by this circle will be a vehicle for thousands of women and men."
Gail Swanson, Magdalene Channel shared, The Sisterhood: "Joined together by a vow most holy, forged long ago and meant to be a unifying bond of truth and remembrance; beacons of light on a stormy sea; hand to hand we step ever forward
heart to heart and learn to speak soul to soul."
Rita Schoettle, well-known psychic medium presented a reading from Archangel Uriel on behalf of the circle. Uriel has never come to Rita before, but he is the North direction Archangel we invoke at the meditations. Uriel said: "Your peaceful group will facilitate in opening doors for all who enter to receive this esoteric wisdom and knowledge, which so many are seeking at this point in your world’s history. With the gifts that all of you possess and share with each other, it might be better to call this a University of the Soul where the curriculum focuses on how to awaken and develop one’s highest potential."
The video Highlights of our First Ten Years - click this link: 10th Anniversary
Interview with KDWRADIO & Margaret Germain on the History of the Women's Circle - KDWRadio
Next big event in 2021 - Our 15th Anniversary
On January 8th, 2016, Rising Tide Spiritual Center was filled to capacity to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Circle. The original 8 members returned. 23 called in to listen to the event from all over the US and from Bali where Wendy Key Foldes joined us at dawn Bali time. Messages of inspiration were read.
Shahabuddin, David Less, Spiritual Director of Rising Tide said "The Women's Meditation Circle created a foundation of love and beauty so desperately needed on the planet. Without much effort, the form created by this circle will be a vehicle for thousands of women and men."
Gail Swanson, Magdalene Channel shared, The Sisterhood: "Joined together by a vow most holy, forged long ago and meant to be a unifying bond of truth and remembrance; beacons of light on a stormy sea; hand to hand we step ever forward
heart to heart and learn to speak soul to soul."
Rita Schoettle, well-known psychic medium presented a reading from Archangel Uriel on behalf of the circle. Uriel has never come to Rita before, but he is the North direction Archangel we invoke at the meditations. Uriel said: "Your peaceful group will facilitate in opening doors for all who enter to receive this esoteric wisdom and knowledge, which so many are seeking at this point in your world’s history. With the gifts that all of you possess and share with each other, it might be better to call this a University of the Soul where the curriculum focuses on how to awaken and develop one’s highest potential."
The video Highlights of our First Ten Years - click this link: 10th Anniversary
Interview with KDWRADIO & Margaret Germain on the History of the Women's Circle - KDWRadio
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