Where the Wild Things Are

This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive. ~ Alice Waters

Welcome to “Paths of Heart“- a high spirited, heart-centered community where we gather together in music, poetry, commentary, and dialogue to create and nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and throughout the world. Paths of Heart is a 501(c)(3) Human Services/Educational non-profit organization that uses the arts, especially, to encourage and propel seekers of a better, more peaceful world to find ways to serve, while becoming more kind and compassionate human beings.

We welcome you as we collectively and individually explore the sweet mysteries of life – this is an invitation into co-creation! Our gatherings are most every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 117 Evans Drive in north Fort Collins. Childcare is available (please let us know ahead of time so we can make arrangements).

We hope our paths cross soon!

Sunday,
July 30th

This Sunday, we delve into our relationships with other creatures with which we share this precious earth. As humans, we tend to separate ourselves from other species, seeing ourselves as more “highly developed” or above others in the the animal kingdom. But is that really so? Let’s explore our interrelatedness and how other animals profoundly affect our lives.

“Every animal has his or her story, his or her thoughts, daydreams, and interests. All feel joy and love, pain and fear, as we now know beyond any shadow of a doubt. All deserve that the human animal afford them the respect of being cared for with great consideration for those interests or left in peace.” ~ Ingrid Newkirk

“To be human does not mean to have fled animality, but on the contrary to live within it and to let it live within us…we are animals and animals are us.” ~ Dominique Lestel

Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts. ~ D. H. Lawrence

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

“Paths of Heart” Website– Stop by for a visit! www.pathsofheart.org
There you’ll find past newsletters (with a place for comments), a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, and a photo gallery. For folks who like to make their donations by credit card, there is a link for your convenience on the website.

‘Gratitudes’

What a joy it is to break bread together at our (mostly) monthly potlucks! Thanks to the all who joined us, brought yummy dishes, and helped with clean-up. It was a glorious afternoon!

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy

What are you grateful for today?

Other Details….

If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website www.pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our organization. Thanks!

* CAR-EOGRAPHY * You may park in the driveway, as well as diagonally along the north side of our property. Should those areas become full, please park out on Hwy 1, which has plenty of space and a nice wide shoulder. Please watch for cars as you are exiting and entering your vehicle, though! The carport area is reserved for folks with special parking needs. Out of respect for our neighbors, we ask that you kindly refrain from parking on Evans Drive beyond our property line. Car pooling is encouraged. We also have a bike rack for cyclists!

Yoga with Heart!

We do yoga here in our “community space” on Mondays and Wednesdays (we are taking a break on Saturdays through the summer). All levels are welcome to participate. Let us know if you’re interested in joining this heart centered practice!

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

Please note, we are a “remove your shoes upon entering” household (what better way to bare our “souls”…!). Feel free to bring slippers or thick socks for your comfort (and we always have extras!)

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Summertime, and the livin’ is….poetic!

This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive. ~ Alice Waters

We hope our paths cross soon!

Sunday,
July 23rd

Thank you for your patience while we got things back on an even keel at Paths of Heart. You’ll be happy to hear the new air conditioning has been installed! There are still other repairs to be done after our lightning strike, but we’re far enough along to feel comfortable hosting our gatherings again. As we ease back in, we thought it’d be fun to do another“Poetry Sunday”. What’s up for you this summer? Share your thoughts with a poem of your own making or choosing. It’s Potluck Sunday as well, so we hope you can join us in the backyard after our gathering. Bring a dish to share and your own re-usable/washable plates and utensils (we aim for near zero waste). We’ll provide napkins, cups, and a variety of beverages. Welcome home!

“”The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness.” ~ James Gates Percival

“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” ~ William Wordsworth

Poetry comes from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow.” ~ A. P. J. Abdul Kalam