About Essence of the Butterfly Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Mission
The mission of Essence of the Butterfly Foundation is to teach mindfulness to children and their families.
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide our community with helpful practices, products, and experiences that teach children mindfulness, which is a state of being Present in the Now Moment. We intertwine our values of mindfulness, nature connection, art, friendship, and movement into every event, teaching, and interaction. We believe that through Presence and Mindfulness, children can be free of anxiety, connected deeply to the earth, and filled with the space to play, grow, love, and explore!
Essence Team
Brittney Crawford
Brittney started her mindfulness path through friendship, art, inner guidance, and nature. She has a great passion for art, dance, nature, books, and music. Brittney has many years of experience working with kids. She greatly enjoys giving kids the space to experience themselves! Through Essence of the Butterfly, she hopes to cultivate joy within others and herself, as well as bring a sense of expression, inner peace, and unconditional love into children’s lives and give kids the opportunity to connect deeply with themselves, their peers, and the Earth!
Kelsy Johnson
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Kelsy Johnson is a Safety Harbor local with a passion for living mindfully and teaching the practice to others. She loves gardening, writing, spending time in nature, and building friendships and community. She has worked with children for many years and is passionate about providing them with the space and guidance to flower. Her favorite things to teach are tai chi and art. She hopes that Essence of the Butterfly Foundation will help the upcoming generations to grow into life with a foundation of kindness, peace, and total wellness.
Zuriel Butler
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Zuriel began his mindfulness journey as he sought out a greater understanding of himself & the nature of life. It led him on a road of spirituality & heightened awareness that brought a sense of inexplicable resonance. From an early age Zuriel has always been gifted in the Fine Arts, and has now discovered a new sense of creative expression, one that acknowledges the innate intuitiveness we all have and allowing the soul to freely express. Honoring that, Zuriel wishes to bring a sense of cozy, lightheartedness in all his creativity. Having experience in the cultivation of child development, he is excited to learn & grow with children as they experience life in a cultivated safe environment.
Outreach
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Events- We host events throughout the year that are open to the public for families in our community to join and learn about mindfulness. These events include art workshops, tai chi lessons, storytime sessions, nature walks, and more. You can always find any upcoming events on the events page of our website.
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Camps- Brittney Crawford and Kelsy Johnson from our team put on summer camps through the city of Safety Harbor. Summer camps are over for this year; check back late spring 2024 to get signed up for next year!
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Products- We currently do not have any products for sale, but are excited to begin introducing Essence of the Butterfly items this year.
