Month: July 2018

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Belief, Trust, Faith

 

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 29th

Belief,Trust,Faith
 What do the above words evoke in you and how do they differ in meaning?  This is what we’ll explore this Sunday.  Iraj Mazaheri and Judi Lucero will perform a special song for us and we’ll gather for our monthly potluck in the backyard afterwards (potluck details in “Looking Ahead” section).

“Believe something and the Universe is on its way to being changed. Because you’ve changed, by believing. Once you’ve changed, other things start to follow. Isn’t that the way it works?”
~ Diane Duane

“Faith is about doing. You are how you act, not just how you believe.” ~ Mitch Albom

“Trust your own instincts, go inside, follow your heart. Right from the start. Go ahead and stand up for what you believe in.  As I’ve learned, that’s the path to happiness.” ~ Lesley Ann Warren

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Sunday, July 29th – Our next monthly potluck, immediately following our 10:30 gathering.  
Please bring a favorite dish to share and remember to bring your own plates and utensils, as we aim for zero waste!  We’ll provide a variety of drinks, cups, and cloth napkins.  Hope you can join us for good food and conversation!

Tuesday, July 31st – Our next Song Circle, 7-8:30 pm!  We’ll have some snacks and beverages available.  Love offerings to Paths of Heart gratefully received!

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!

‘Gratitudes’

“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?

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.  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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“Leisure with Honor”

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 22nd

Leisure with Honor

 In the early days of being self employed musicians, the prospect of success seemed so daunting that one was willing to take any gig at any moment just to make ends meet.  And so, vacations and leisure time were things that came about only in the absence of gainful employment – almost like a “last resort” rather than a “destination resort”…

My how we’ve grown…even if it’s only baby steps -taking a step out the door to hike, boat, bike, or hammock!  It’s a step in the right (left) direction, for it is in those moments of reflection and repose, of stillness and/or playfulness and child-like abandon that our true natures sing and dance, rejoice and renew and discover their own authentic and intrinsic song of the soul…  or in the slightly edited words of Cat Stephens, “If you want to sing out…go out!”  It’s an honorable pursuit!  Let’s share our stories of luscious leisure!

“What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows…”
~ W.H. Davies“
Leisure is only possible when we are at one with ourselves. We tend to overwork as a means of self-escape, as a way of trying to justify our existence.” ~ Josef Pieper

 

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between her work and her play; her labor and her leisure; her mind and her body; her education and her recreation. She hardly knows which is which. She simply pursues her vision of excellence through whatever she is doing, and leaves others to determine if she is working or playing. To herself, she always appears to be doing both.”
~ François-René de Chateaubriand

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Sunday, July 29th – Our next monthly potluck, immediately following our 10:30 gathering.

Tuesday, July 31st – Our next Song Circle, 7 pm!

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!

‘Gratitudes’

Thank you to Emma Sloniker and Judi Lucero for helping out with last Sunday’s Paths of Heart gathering, and to Elizabeth Hudetz for hosting movie night this past Monday!
If there are movies you’d like to suggest for future nights, please let us know.  It’s always a fun and enlightening time!

“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?

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.  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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The ABCs of Gratitude

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 15th

The ABCs of Gratitude
A friend once told us that when she had trouble falling asleep at night, instead of “counting sheep” she would count her blessings, starting with the letter A.  It was such a soothing practice that she rarely made it all the way through the alphabet before she was fast asleep and subsequently, woke in the morning feeling quite refreshed.  It became a common practice at our house as well, as our kids were growing up.  Last Sunday, Erin led us through a short visualization during our interdependence discussion, with gratitude as a central theme. We’ve been thinking about it all week, so naturally it progressed into this week’s topic!  Let’s explore our gratitude from A to Z!
“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.” ~ Mary Oliver
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 “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” ~ Zig Ziglar

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~ Robert Brault

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

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.  Bring a small snack or drink to share if you’d like.  RSVP for address, thanks!

Tuesday, July 31st – Our next Song Circle, 7 pm!

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!

‘Gratitudes’

Thank you for your ongoing love offerings to “Paths of Heart” which provide for general operating expenses, including our guest musicians and speakers.  Many hours each week are spent in the maintenance and responsibilities of our non-profit organization, as well as preparation for each week’s Sunday gathering. We hope if you find value in “Paths of Heart” that you will consider a weekly or monthly donation to help us continue our mission of creating and nurturing joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and throughout the world!  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!
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“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?

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.  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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Interdependence Day!

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 8th

Interdependence Day!
As our nation prepared to celebrate Independence Day this past Wednesday, we heard about an “Interdependence Day” being celebrated in Sacramento, CA. This event brought together diverse communities, cultures and faiths to highlight and celebrate ways we can come together to initiate positive and peaceful change in our country and the world.  Sounds like Paths of Heart, right?!!  So this Sunday we’ll discuss the benefits of interdependency in this complex world we live in…
“The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.”
~ Karen Salmansohn
“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.”

~ Thomas Merton

“The further human society drifts away from nature, the less we understand interdependence.” ~ Peter Senge

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

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.  Let us know if you’ll be joining us and we’ll give you the address.

Tuesday, July 31st – Our next Song Circle, 7 pm!

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!

‘Gratitudes’

Thank you for your ongoing love offerings to “Paths of Heart” which provide for general operating expenses, including our guest musicians and speakers.  Many hours each week are spent in the maintenance and responsibilities of our non-profit organization, as well as in preparation for each week’s Sunday gathering. We hope if you find value in “Paths of Heart” that you will consider a weekly or monthly donation to help us continue our mission of creating and nurturing joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and throughout the world!
 At least 10% of your donations also go to various other non-profit organizations that align 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?

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.  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!)