Sunday, January 5th
Begin Again
At the start of every new year, there is talk and written word of “resolutions” everywhere. Many of us have experienced the failings of these sometimes harsh and unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves to “do better” and “be better” at the start of each year. And some of us have found kinder, gentler ways to create new habits and patterns we’d like to embrace: picking a single word to guide us through our year, or creating intentions and affirmations rather than rigid resolutions. It is helpful to remind ourselves that we can “begin again” at any moment, and gently forgive ourselves for any behavior we may have beaten ourselves up for in the past. Let’s begin again this Sunday and support one another’s journeys in these life-suits we inhabit here on Planet Earth.
Quotes to ponder
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” ~ T.S. Eliot
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ~ Plato
“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” ~ Francis Bacon Sr.
“Many years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to never make New Year’s resolutions. Hell, it’s been the only resolution I’ve ever kept!” ~ D.S. Mixell
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, January 12th – Karen Fritz will be our featured speaker! A tidbit from Karen, leading up to her talk:
“We think of mindfulness or meditation as all calm and stillness. But what does it mean to live as meditation in motion? To bring the fullness of Awareness into every Action we take? Can’t wait to hear how true Adventure shows up for YOU!”
“Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ~ Helen Keller
Pat Kendall continues to offer her book, Opening Into Light, for sale at Paths of Heart, donating all profits to Paths! Let us know if you’d like a copy for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Continued thanks to Pat for this generous gift to our community!
Gratitudes
We are grateful for the promise that this new year holds, knowing that, “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”
~ Vern McLellan
“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!