| Sunday, June 30th The Path to Freedom With Independence Day approaching, we thought we’d revisit the multi-faceted concept of freedom. We all want to “live free”, and sometimes we nevertheless create prisons of our own making! What are your experiences of living a life of freedom, and what wisdom can you impart to otherswho are feeling “stuck” as they seek a more enjoyable, freedom-filled life? Quotes to ponder “The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people….every day.” ~ David Foster Wallace “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest Tuesday, July 9th – Our next Paths of Heart Song Circle. Sunday, July 21st – Our next Community Potluck. As we aim for zero waste, we invite you to bring your own table settings (washable plates and utensils). We provide cloth napkins, reusable cups, and a variety of beverages. Please bring a favorite dish to share! “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – After a bit of a break, we have several concerts planned that we’re really excited about! Mark your calendars to hear these wonderful local and nationally touring artists! Friday, July 26th – Brian David Collins Saturday, August 17th – Megan Bee with OMD (Our Mothers’ Daughters reunion!) Saturday, Oct. 5th – The Home Fires Saturday, Oct. 19th – Tracy Grammer More details to follow! If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice. A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart! Here is a handy link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487 If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart. Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there! We invite you to visit our website, https://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 Thanks to Judi Lucero for “subbing” for Mark on “What a Wonderful World” last Sunday. And thanks for being “spontaneous” with Colleen – what a fun morning! “Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis What are you grateful for today? |
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| 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! “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi |