June 2nd, 2024
A quote about passion in a friend’s newsletter spurred on this week’s topic! I’ve been feeling passionate about my life lately – spending time with dear friends and family, immersing myself in my favorite season of the year (even as I can’t “dig in” as I usually do because of hip issues), and looking forward to a resolution of those hip issues very soon so I can become even MORE passionate about returning to the activities I’m passionate about!! We believe following one’s passion(s) can be the most significant factor in a life well lived, full of enthusiasm, joy, and success on all levels. Please join us in conversation on ZOOM this Sunday. Here’s the link:
Paths of Heart Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 2, 2024 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89971942298?pwd=Br6XJAbdLK3TGUX13t0fbroLo5pvUo.1
Meeting ID: 899 7194 2298
Passcode: 630355
Love and light, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.”
~ David Cuschieri
“Always go with your passions. Never ask yourself if it’s realistic or not.”
~ Deepak Chopra
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
~ Maya Angelou
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
~ Albert Einstein
“Passion is so key in leading and creating excellence that I will hire passion over education and talent every time.”
~ Dave Ramsey
“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”
~ Jon Bon Jovi
“Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night.”
~ Terri Guillemets
“Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.”
~ Isabelle Lafleche
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, June 2nd – ZOOM POH Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 9th – NO Paths of Heart Gathering
Sunday, June 16th – NO Paths of Heart Gathering
Sunday, June 23rd – In Person POH Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 30th – (Change in Schedule) NO Paths of Heart Gathering (Colleen’s hip surgery got moved up!)
Sunday, July 7th – ZOOM POH Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 14th – In Person POH Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 21st – In Person POH Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Please mark your calendars for the above scheduled dates!
Guest Presenters and Musicians Wanted! Now that we’re meeting on a more regular basis we’d love to get back to having other folks present a topic on some Sundays and having other musicians sit in as well. Please get in touch if you’re interested! A small honorarium is available.
Giving Opportunities
Paths of Heart continues to welcome and appreciate your generous donations as we work to bolster our finances and return to regular Sunday gatherings. During the pandemic, online donations became increasingly important to our organization, and are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/. There is an option for recurring monthly donations, if you so choose. We have also added Venmo as an easy way to donate to Paths of Heart! Just type in @PathsofHeart to find us in the Venmo app. Thanks so much for supporting the continuation of Paths of Heart. Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible!
Another easy way to further support Paths of Heart is through the King Soopers Community Rewards Program – If you shop at KS and have a rewards card, you can “link” it to Paths of Heart and King Soopers will donate a portion of your dollars spent (around 5%) to our non-profit. Go to https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards to sign up and link your card. Our organization name is Paths of Heart and organization number is RG782. Let us know if you want help signing up! This one small gesture (by just 25 or so families at this point) helps to generate over $1,000 a year for Paths of Heart, so we appreciate your consideration in participating in this valuable program!!
“Paths of Heart” Labyrinth and Zen Meditation Garden
This was intentioned to be a community space, so know that you are always welcome to drop by and walk or sit – you do not need to let us know in advance. Do note that we have experienced the outer “halo” of glass blocks in the labyrinth to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to walk it on a dry day.
Gratitudes
What a fun week and a half we’ve had with Myles here in town, music sharing, a visit from Colleen’s friend, a trip to Estes, a trip to Boulder to hear Myles play with the Jacob Jolliff Band, and just generally enjoying life together! Life is GOOD!
What are you grateful for today?
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”
~ Henry Ward Beecher
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”
~ Willie Nelson
“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.”
~ Meister Eckhart
“Gratitude is the sweetest thing in a seekers life – in all human life. If there is gratitude in your heart, then there will be tremendous sweetness in your eyes.”
~ Sri Chinmoy
“Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity.”
~ Eckhart Tolle
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!