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,
April 22nd
Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day and we’ll be celebrating in song and poetry and discussing ways to “tread lightly” – showing love and care for our Mother Earth. Elizabeth Hudetz will lead us in a fabulous sing-along!
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” ~ Wendell Berry
“Away, away, from men and towns,
To the wild wood and the downs, –
To the silent wilderness,
Where the soul need not repress its music.” ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” ~ Jane Goodall
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Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Thursday, April 26th, 7-9 pm –Sincere-i-tea, A Compassionate Listening Circle led by Kiri Saftler of Peace Circles, LLC at Happy Lucky Tea House in Old Town Fort Collins. This free event is an opportunity to participate in a facilitated discussion intended to help overcome personal obstacles to internal peace, create new relationships and a sense of belonging. Donations gratefully accepted. Proceeds benefit Peace Circles in local schools.
Sunday, April 29th – Potluck and Maypole Dance after our morning gathering!
Tuesday, May 1st, 7 pm – Our next monthly Singing Circle. All are welcome!
Friday, May 4th, 7:30 pm – “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert with Alaskan singer/songwriter, Laura Oden! Laura has just released her 2nd CD titled “Peel Back Another Layer”, with songs that ruminate on family loyalties, love, the meaning of life, and whether or not the TSA actually makes travel any safer, all steeped in an ambiance of introspection. “My father was a theologian and my mother was an actress,” Laura Oden said with a slight grin and a little shake of her head. “So it was sort of inevitable that I’d become a songwriter.” Visit www.lauraoden.com for detailed bio and to listen some! Hope you can join us for this fun and enlightening night! Suggested donation just $10 at the door.
We invite you to visit our website, www.pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card . Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!
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‘Gratitudes’
Thanks for supporting the NYC jazz trio while they were in town last week!
“Life is as it is, we take it to be hard or easy. It’s all about our perception, attitude and level of gratitude.”
~ Geraldine Vermaak
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. All levels are welcome to participate. Let us know if you’re interested in joining this heart centered practice!
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