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Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman

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WOMEN'S MEDITATION Circle... February 20, 2026

A GAIAN SHARING CIRCLE  with Maureen McSweeney

 In 1995 I received a devastating diagnosis requiring specialized medical intervention. It had an "iffy" outcome. I prepared myself while going through weeks of tests. In a lucid dream a week before surgery I was taken to a "healing cave" where a figure in With the new directions that have been set for the meditation circle, each leader will do it "her way." In this meditation Maureen wants to expand the circle into sharing more after the meditation. She writes:

Many of us have experienced the incredible healing capacity of nature in our lives. This past summer I had an amazing encounter with the natural wsorld that has been an enormous blessing for my health. At the February 20th Gaian Sharing Circle and Meditation, I will be telling my story along with the meditation that emerged out of this experience.

PLEASE: I encourage you to bring a story, a poem, a song, a drawing, a photo, or an object that speaks to your personal experience with the healing powers of nature in your life. This evening will be an opportunity to share and deepen our spiritual connection with Gaia and with each other.

Come early for the meet and greet which continues to be a sweet and valuable time to reconnect with one another. The meditation begins at 7 pm. It's offered by donation to Rising Tide for use of the center.

SORRY - there is NO ZOOM for this meditation.


Maureen


Next Meditation: April 17: Beverly Templeton TREE Consciousness Earth

Friday

February 20, 2026

6:30 pm- 8 pm

In Person 


Rising Tide International

 5102 Swift Rd

Sarasota, Fl 34231

SPirit university presents... Mystic Moments

Zan Butterfly Deerwoman and others

Whether you’re seeking guidance from Spirit, clarity about life’s next step, or simply a moment to reconnect with your higher self, this event offers a peaceful, welcoming space to receive just what you need.

🔮 Private Readings:
15 min – $29 (perfect for quick insight)
30 min – $49 (includes a free metaphysical gift)
60 min – $99 (deep and transformational)

🌟 Spots are limited and fill quickly—book yours early! Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

February 21, 2026

Spirit University 

373 Braden Ave

Sarasota, Fl 34243

941-954-3200


Book Now

A Reiki share ...March 16, 2026

For REIKI III Master Healers ...

There will be no REIKI SHARE this month because of the Easter/Passover Holiday. The last SHARE of the summer will be on May 19th. We will resume in the Fall of 2025. We celebrate this Easter,  with forgiveness and letting go of judgement,  for the sake of New Beginnings.  We can have New Beginnings right now,  when we can find acceptance in our hearts for all that is, the good and the bad. We can better achieve the fullness of our desire by releasing our  “clogs” along the way. When we do this, we are able to  find flow.


This is an open Invitation to all Reiki III Masters of all lineages to come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on Reiki. 


You don't need to call, just come! 


Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a table if you have one.A $5 donation will be requested to support the building at RTI.


REIKI to all for Peace and Healing on Earth and Prayers for the Opening of the Heart of All Humanity! Looking forward to seeing you again.


Blessings ever abound! Rev. Zan


2026 ... January 19th

On the 3rd Monday of the Month

Resuming;

March 16, 2026

7-8:30pm

In Person 

Rising Tide International

5102 Swift Rd. 

Sarasota, Fl 34231

a "WAy with words" ... A POETIC Venture!


at Rising Tide International

is BACK...

Join us on the...

2nd Wednesday of the month 


March 18, 2026

7PM-8:30PM


Doors Open 6:30 PM

$5 At The Door

 

Coffee & Snacks Available

March 18, 2026... 7 - 8:30 PM

In remembrance of the coffee houses of yore, where poets and the "wordsmiths" gathered to share the wonders their words might evoke, we launch our 2023 version of  "the coffee house."


We are calling on all Poets, Writers, and Wordsmiths to read and share their poetry/writings in an accepting ambiance, with a laid back, albeit enthusiastic audience!


Come read your poetry or written words, in an accepting ambiance of our wondrous diversity. We are beginning a series of gatherings for poets, writer, wordsmiths on the  2nd Wednesday of each month...


Each reader is allowed 5 minutes.Sign-ups are first in, first read.  


You don't have to participate! 

You may wish to enjoy the creative expression of others. 

Coffee & snacks are available to purchase.


 Doors open 6:30pm. Admission $5.


To Sign Up, first come, first heard. 5 min to 7 min. a reader. 

At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL. 

 

Come read your poetry or written words,  

in an accepting ambiance of our wondrous diversity. 


Questions and Information contact Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839


2026... January 14th

with Zan Butterfly Deerwoman

More info soon...

Spring Equinox CelebratION & CEREMONY... MaRch 20

Led By Rev. Zan Benham, Butterfly Deerwoman

Rev. Zan Butterfly Deerwoman in conjunction with Unity of Sarasota will be facilitating a Winter Solstice Celebration & Ceremony on  March 20, 6:30 pm at the Labyrinth behind the church.

  

WHAT TO BRING:

Bring a chair upon which to sit, drums or rattles to shake or beat, bug spray for safe keeping, water for thirst, some money for donating to support upkeep of the Labyrinth. Wear your colorful, comfy Spring  ceremonial clothes? We will drum, chant and earth dance our way around the fire in the Celebration of the Spring Season.



With blessing of Light, Love, Ease and Peace to all,

Rev. Zan 


There will be a request of donations to go towards the cost for upkeep of the Labyrinth.


For further information or questions call Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.


Winter Solstice

Friday

March 20, 2026

6:30 pm

 

Unity Of Sarasota Labyrinth 

At 3023 Proctor Rd.

Sarasota, Florida 34231

A SHAMAN JOURNEY EXPERIENCE ...

SPRING 2026


ABOUT THIS SHAMAN JOURNEY

For those of you unfamiliar with this practice, a Shaman Journey Experience is a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum. My Mother Drum's name is Violet. She is from the reservation and was gifted to me long ago. She has a resonant power.

The Shaman Journey takes us down through dimensions of our imagination where reality and dream time interweave into a perfect tapestry based on each person’s own special rhythms, understandings, frequencies, and needs. Guides, allies, and totems await for us just beyond the veil and rejoice in hearing our requests. They are always there to serve us and receive great pleasure from this. This is their job! 


Rev Zan Benham Butterfly Deerwoman

2026

2pm-5:00pm

In Person 

Rising Tide International

5102 Swift Rd. 

Sarasota, Fl 34231

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SHAMAN JOURNEY EXPERIENCE

 “Like the air you breathe, abundance in all things is available to you. Your life will simply be as good as you allow it to be.” Abraham Hicks

REIki Certification Fall series 2026

4 Part Series

Announcing... 

updates to follow...

NEW REIKI CLASS

CERTIFICATION SERIES


Towards a Reiki III Master Healer

Certificate & Attunement

Saturday,

Saturday, 

Saturday, 

Saturday, 


At Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota,Fl.

 

Class Fee: $111.00 each.

The series of 4 classes: $400.00.


Please confirm your intentions to attend the Reiki I Class by

 2026,

 if not sooner so I may prepare. 


Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email

with instructions for your personal preparation.


Class Fee: $111.00 per class. For the series, $400.00.


Series includes a FREE, private, 1 hour,  hands-on Reiki teaching/healing session, with Rev. Zan, during our study of Reiki III, Part 1 or 2. 


Payments: Cash, check or credit card on the "Offerings" page of 

Zan's website  or preferably Zelle ( no fee), or using Zan@woman-spirit.com.


 If you have taken Reiki with me before, and wish to do so again, you may take the class(es) for a modest donation of your choice.


Rev. Bill Adams will assist Rev. Zan in her Reiki Classes. Bill is a Masterful Reiki Practitioner, and an excellent assistant and dear friend. Rev. Zan is so appreciative to him for the healing, wisdom and help he has given her over the years.


A Personal Note From Rev. Zan: 

This is most likely the last Reiki series I teach, as retirement 

seems to be calling me. I will teach this final one, as I have 

had some requests of late, and because teaching Reiki,

 and watching the students evolve is one of my 

most favorite things to do! 


Information & Questions:

If you have question, or consideration, 

please call, Rev. Zan at 941-922-7839 (office landline). 

My email is: Zan@woman-spirit.com. 

or website, www.woman-spirit.com.

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REIKI is an ancient form of hands-on healing, whose roots go back to Siddharta Buddha, and the India-Nepal border in 620BC. Modern day REIKI was brought to the western world by Dr. Mikado Usui in 1922.

The word REIKI is two Japanese words, REI which means "Divine Source or Higher Power" and KI, means "Life Force Energy."


Reiki classes are spiritual journeys of breath, sound, meditation, chants,  history, practices, working with Chakras and intention to help us overcome our mindset limitations. Once out of the way, they open a gateway for healing. In Reiki we are working with the "healing energy," that is available to all  humans. We study symbols brought forth by Reiki Masters a long time ago from spirit, connected with symbols, forms and breath. The study of Reiki is a powerful path of initiation into this ancient, wondrous, healing art. This is also a study of the "Light" that we are.


The planet needs a many Reiki Masters as possible, at this time in our evolution, to spread light, love, peace and goodwill. 


Information & Questions:

If you have question, or consideration, please call, Rev. Zan at 941-922-7839 (office landline). My email is: Zan@woman-spirit.com. or website, www.woman-spirit.com.


Payment:

Via PayPal or preferably Zelle using zan@woman-spirit.com

Checks mail to: 2839 Trinidad St. Sarasota, Fl 34231

For Information Call Zan 941-922-7839

 www.woman-spirit.com

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“Like the air you breathe, abundance in all things is available to you. Your life will simply be as good as you allow it to be.” Abraham

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