Rita Lynn Lawrence, Co-founder

Rita Lynn Lawrence has been a resident of AAC for 16 years. She has 3 children who attend AACPS. Rita is currently attending Maharishi International University to receive a Bachelors of Science with a focus in Consciousness & Human Potential & Transcendental Meditation. Rita retired from her 6 figure portrait business after struggling with major health issues including the diagnosis of fascioscapular-humeral muscular dystrophy.  She has become a professional advocate in the community for holistic wellness and suicide prevention, speaking with Mana Supply and Americans For Safe Access at The University Of Maryland regarding holistic strategies.  Rita continues to volunteer with organizations such as Life After Release, Veterans Initiative 22 and PAWS at Petco and holds a positive loving reputation in the community.  

In 2023, Rita recorded a meditation video everyday called A Course In Miracles on Youtube.  

“In 2024 my friend Khalida Washington passed away unexpectedly.  I dedicate my work for Sunday Meditate to her loving support she offered me in my time of struggles.”

Meditation Teacher & Spiritual Counselor
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practitioner
Grief Support Facilitator
Founder, Sunday Meditate