Sunday, February 23rd
Caregiving
In the past couple of weeks, we talked a lot about self love and care at “Paths”. During this time, we’ve been caring for our elderly and ailing cat, and navigating the changes that lie ahead. It got us to thinking about the role of caregiver and what we’ve witnessed recently as our friends embody that role, caring for differently-abled children and adults, aging parents, and yes, ill or aging pets. This Sunday, we’ll reflect on our caregiving experiences and what they have taught us.
Quotes to ponder
“Acts of caregiving come as close to what I think religion is as I could name.”
~ Arthur Kleinman
“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ~ Rosalyn Carter
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.”
~ Carson McCullers
“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” ~ Tia Walker
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, March 8th – Frank “Francesco” Bonifazi will be our guest speaker. He’ll share his thoughts on time, space, gravity and consciousness, and has written an original song called, “Everything is Connected” to accompany his talk! March 8th also marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, so remember to turn your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night!
Sunday, March 15th – Paths of Heart will take a Sunday off and be back on March 22nd.
We recently 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
We appreciate all of you and the gifts you bring to our Paths of Heart Community. We couldn’t do this without you!
“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!