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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,
July 1st
Freedom,
from the inside out
With Independence Day right around the corner, we turn our thoughts to “freedom” and what that might mean to us. Sometimes we can become prisoners of our own minds, allowing our thoughts to control our entire lives. We are affected in each moment by the thoughts we think. They can set us free, or hold us in painful captivity. The choice is always up to us!
Olivia Awbrey will be our guest musician today and we’ll also have our monthly potluck directly after our gathering. Please remember to bring your own plates and utensils, as we aim for near zero waste, and bring a favorite dish to share! We’ll provide washable cups, napkins and assorted beverages.
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.” ~ Robert A. Heinlein
“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.” ~ Albert Camus
“I’ll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear. I mean really, no fear!” ~ Nina Simone
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Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Saturday, June 30th, 7 pm – “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert with Portland, OR folk-rock artist Olivia Awbrey. Since releasing her debut EP, Fight or Fight (2017), Olivia has garnered attention in the folk and psych-rock communities in the US and the UK. Unafraid to blur lines between folk, psych and punk, her songs and voice have been likened to Esme Patterson and Liz Phair.
Exploring themes as ordinary as grocery store check out lines and as extreme as the formation of Pangea or the aftermath of a feminist mutiny at the White House, Olivia continues to draw in listeners throughout the US and Europe.While intermittently recording her sophomore release, due out early 2019, Olivia is on tour in the US this spring and summer, and England this September. Listen to Olivia’s music at: https://oliviaawbrey.bandcamp.com
We hope you can join us for this inspiring night! Suggested donation is just $10 at the door (you are always welcome to donate more to our traveling musicians!) . We’ll have an intermission with potluck appetizers and drinks – please bring something to share if you can. RSVP to colleencrosson@gmail.com or 970-484-9600Sunday, July 1st – Olivia Awbrey will be our guest musician and we’ll have our monthly potluck, too!
Monday, July 16th, 6:30 pm – Movie Night at Elizabeth Hudetz’s house! We’ll watch “Kumare'”, which was the impetus for a recent “Paths of Heart” talk. Mark your calendars!
King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Gift Cards – We are excited to have joined King Soopers fundraising gift card program! When you use your Paths of Heart Gift Card, 5% of your total purchases are rewarded to Paths of Heart. It does not cost you anything extra – simply load your gift card with any amount before you buy your groceries. We have ordered another batch and will be selling the cards with an initial amount of $10 loaded on them.
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’
Thank you for your ongoing love offerings to “Paths of Heart” which provide for general operating expenses, including our guest musicians and speakers. At least 10% of your donations also go to various other non-profit organizations in line with Paths of Heart’s vision and mission. Recent recipients include Children International, Create Places, International Campaign for Tibet, SEVA Foundation, Everytown for Gun Safety, Realities for Children, and The Vegetable Connection. Your ideas for future recipients are always welcome!
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~ Brene Brown
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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