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!
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Sunday,
August 20th
We’ve had numerous conversations this week about the different ways people handle challenging situations and emotions in their lives. There is certainly lots of anger and frustration milling about in response to national and world events; the unease is palpable. How do we respond to violence and hate? Colleen has had several lively discussions of late about being “for” something as opposed to “against” its opposite. Is it merely semantics? Or is there something to the “law of attraction”? We know you have ideas! Let’s help one another navigate the darkness…
“I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there.” ~ Mother Teresa
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. But it’s the same world.” ~ Wayne Dyer
“If you intend to be of assistance, your eye is not upon the trouble but upon the assistance, and that is quite different. When you are looking for a solution, you are feeling positive emotion, but when you are looking at a problem, you are feeling negative emotion.” ~ Abraham-Hicks
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Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, August 20th – Today is our monthly potluck. Community sure feels more and more important these days in this uncertain world. Please come hang with us in the backyard after our gathering for good food and conversation (good medicine!). Bring a dish to share as well as your own washable plates and utensils. We’ll have cups, napkins, and a variety of beverages.
Sunday, August 27th –
Pat Kendall will lead a discussion on“Aging Gracefully”. She notes that it isn’t just the “seniors” who might consider this: we are all ageing.
“Every one of us woke up this morning a day older. In our youth-worshiping culture, the question seldom seems to get asked: Did we also wake up a day wiser? A day more flexible, more compassionate, more conscious, more patient, more joyfully human and divine — just from having lived another day? And if not, would we like to do thattomorrow? What would it take to age gracefully all the days of our life?” Join us for what promises to be a lively (and ageless!) conversation!
Monday, August 28th – Our “movie night” will feature a “Tour of Italy” photo show presentation by Terry Bieritz, highlighting the Italy trip that he and Serena recently enjoyed. Details on time and place are available at our Sunday gathering.
Sunday, September 17th – Myles Sloniker and Eva Bacmeister will be our featured music guests, in from NYC!
Saturday, September 23rd – “Paths of Heart Presents”Megan Bee as part of our ongoing house concert series. http://www.meganbeemusic.com/
Sunday, September 24th – Megan Bee will be our featured music guest at Paths of Heart.
“Paths of Heart” Website– Stop by for a visit! www.pathsofheart.org
There you’ll find past newsletters, 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.
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‘Gratitudes’
It was wonderful to have Judi Lucero back with us, playing her flute! Thank you, Judi, for the music that you are!
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” — Ralph H. Blum
What are you grateful for today?
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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!
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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!
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