Sunday, June 28th
The Path of Gratitude
We talk about gratitude a lot here at Paths of Heart (and individually, in our day to day lives!). There is no better place to be than in a state of gratitude. It makes the challenges, big and small, seem somehow more bearable and most of us know that the more we express gratitude in our lives, the more we’ll see (and have) to be grateful for!
We are so grateful for all who came to our first Paths of Heart Gathering since March last Sunday! We gathered in a beautiful circle in the backyard and mostly just “checked in” with one another and celebrated our lives. We also took a “tour” of the labyrinth and celebrated its awesomeness!!
We thought our next gathering might be in two weeks from that Sunday, but when we realized that is 4th of July weekend, we all agreed that July 12th would be a better choice.
We’ll again be in the backyard, appropriately distanced, and masks will be required upon entering. Please RSVP, as we will continue with a small number (10 -15 participants) for the foreseeable future.
We will also be taking a week off from the newsletter next week, so your next reminder for our gathering will be around the 8th or 9th of July. Have a wonderful couple of weeks and a safe Independence Day celebration!
Looking forward to seeing you again! Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“Life is as it is, we take it to be hard or easy. It’s all about our perception, attitude and level of gratitude.” ~ geraldine vermaak
“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
“Just an observation: it is impossible to be both grateful and depressed. Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up.” ~ Steve Maraboli
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
July 12th -Our next Paths of Heart Gathering in our backyard. We will be limiting the number of people on any one Sunday, so reservations (and masks) will be required. Reply to this email or call 970-484-9600 to RSVP. We are still deciding how often we will meet. It will most likely be once or twice a month, as we continue to monitor state and local guidelines for gatherings.
Know that you are always welcome to drop by and walk the labyrinth – you do not need to let us know in advance. Do note that we have experienced the outer “halo” of glass blocks to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to come on a dry day!
Gratitudes
We are grateful for…everything!
What are you grateful for today?
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” ~ Anthony Robbins
“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart
About Paths of Heart…
Paths of Heart is a high spirited, heart-centered community where we gather together (in new and creative ways!) for 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!
Visit us on the web at https://www.pathsofheart.org
We hope our physical paths may cross soon!