Sunday, January 26th
Fly Like a Bird
As often happens, a series of small encounters led to this week’s topic, one of which was coming across a book entitled, The Art of Mindful Birdwatching, Reflections on Freedom and Being by Claire Thompson. In the Introduction she writes, “Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring in the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds are an everyday source of beauty, wisdom, and wonder…” She expounds on their inspiration for the practice of mindfulness and also as a “symbol of our freedom to soar…” Sounded like a perfect Paths of Heart topic to us! Bring your birding stories to share.
Quotes to ponder
“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” ~ Robert Lynd
“She decided to free herself, dance into the wind, create a new language. And birds fluttered around her, writing “yes” in the sky.” ~ Monique Duval
“I pray to the birds because they remind me of what I love rather than what I fear. And at the end of my prayers, they teach me how to listen.” ~ Terry Tempest Williams
“The bird dares to break the shell, then the shell breaks open and the bird can fly openly. This is the simplest principle of success. You dream, you dare and you fly.”
~ Israelmore Ayivor
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, February 9th – Paths of Heart’s 6th Anniversary Celebration and Potluck! More details to follow.
We have just received last quarter’s check from King Soopers Community Rewards Program and we want to remind you again how beneficial this program is for Paths of Heart! Just link your King Soopers loyalty card to Paths of Heart and we get a percentage of what you spend there, with no cost to you! We’d love to see more folks signed up. Let us know if you’d like help linking your card – it’s really easy! Thanks! https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/king-soopers-community-rewards
Gratitudes
Thanks again to our guest musicians Marty Rein, Cheri Nichols, and Emma Sloniker for making our MLK, Jr. celebration special, and to all our potluck attendees who brought such amazing dishes! We also appreciate the help with set-up and clean-up. You are AWESOME!
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
~ Albert Schweitzer
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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. Do watch for
passing 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!
About Paths of Heart…
Paths of Heart is 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!
