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 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 aging.
“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 that tomorrow? 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!
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
“Youth. I don’t seek it through another because I have it within; it’s a state of mind, a spirit that is free, and a mind that is playful. The shell of my being is altered by the effects of time, but nothing will tarnish a soul that will never forget what its like to experience creation with endless wonder and appreciation. Each time I see the first snowfall of the season I feel it’s the first time I’ve seen it at all.”
~ Donna Lynn Hope
“The older I get, the less I know. It’s wonderful–it makes the world so spacious.” ~ Swami Chetanananda
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Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
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’
Another wonderful potluck! Grateful for this awesome community of loving spirits!
“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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