February 2nd, 2025
So, we were having a really hard time deciding what to converse about on Sunday. The last couple of weeks of chaos and tragedy in our country have gotten me, personally, more than a bit off kilter, even though I have all the tools and teachings at hand to counter my temptation to let these outside forces trash my inner peace. Then we realized it would be Groundhog Day on Sunday, Mark’s favorite “holiday” (you’ll have to ask him why…), so we at least have a title, and who knows where it will go from there! We’d love to hear what’s on your mind and in your heart in these confusing times. We’re on ZOOM this Sunday and here’s the link:
Paths of Heart ZOOM Gathering
Time: Feb 2, 2025 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313158459?pwd=D7KQxXXASFvhZiF0zWk2sEtUBsEZUO.1
Meeting ID: 813 1315 8459
Passcode: 469467
Hang in there – in the shadows and the sunshine, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“May we find our way through the fear and hatred and find unity and strength to stand up for the rights of every human to live in peace.”
~ Scott Allen
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. “
~ Corrie Ten Boom
“Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart….live in the question.”
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
“Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace.”
~ Roy T. Bennett
“You are one thing only. You are a Divine Being. An all-powerful Creator. You are a Deity in jeans and a t-shirt, and within you dwells the infinite wisdom of the ages and the sacred creative force of All that is, will be and ever was.”
~ Anthon St. Maarten
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, February 2nd – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 16th – In Person Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 2nd – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 16th – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 30th – ZOOM Paths Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 5th – We’ve scheduled our first “Paths of Heart Presents…” concert for the year with Pierce Pettis! Many of you came to his concert last year where you witnessed a wild music jam with Pierce and Mark, ending with Pierce “smashing” his guitar! Yikes! The good news is his guitar is fixed up, good as (Pierce says better!) than new, and we intend to have just as much fun (or more!) than last time, so mark your calendars. More details to follow.
Sunday, April 6th – In person Paths Gathering, 10:30 a.m. with guest musician Pierce Pettis.
Sunday, April 20th – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Giving Opportunities
Paths of Heart welcomes and appreciates your generous donations as we continue 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 as 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
Even when crazy, unexpected, inconvenient things happen (like a burst water pipe inside our house!), there is still room for gratitude! It happened while we were home (after being away for over a week), we had minimal damage, and the plumber fixed it the next day so we were only without water for less than 24 hours. Could have been a LOT worse! It DID put me behind on your tax receipts for 2024 donations, so you’ll be getting those soon if you haven’t already, and THANK YOU so much for your generosity!
What are you grateful for today?
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”
~ Nishan Panwar
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”
~ Anthony Robbins
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
~ Maya Angelou
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.”
~ Ralph H. Blum
“What I’ve learned is there’s a scientifically proven phenomenon that’s attached to gratitude, and that if you consciously take note of what is good in your life, quantifiable benefits happen.”
~ Deborah Norville
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!
