Sunday, August 4th
Relax, Restore, Renew!
Everyone needs some time periodically to pull back from the busyness of life and just breathe…whether that means right where you are, in your own backyard, across town, or across the world. Mark and Colleen took a little respite this week in the lovely mountain town of Hot Sulphur Springs. Rest, soaks, massages, reading, and strolling were the orders of the day, with very little agenda. They have come back recharged and refreshed and ready to discuss the benefits of such moments, no matter how brief. We hope you’ll “take a little time” with us this Sunday morning!
P.S. Sorry for the “tardiness” of this newsletter! Crafting a newsletter by Wednesday/Thursday was, of course, not on the vacation “agenda”, and we didn’t return till Friday afternoon (just in time to perform with the whole family at The Sunset Lounge!). Back to the busyness – ha ha!
Quotes to ponder
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock
“A holiday is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax. It is when I switch on my rest mode.” ~ Prabhas
“The purpose of a vacation is to have the time to rest. But many of us, even when we go on vacation, don’t know how to rest. We may even come back more tired than before we left.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
“Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – After a bit of a break, we have several concerts planned that we’re really excited about. The concert with Brian David Collins last week was phenomenal! Thanks to all who came to support Brian and his heartfelt original music. Mark your calendars to hear the rest of these scheduled and wonderful local and nationally touring artists!
Saturday, August 17th – Megan Bee with OMD (Our Mothers’ Daughters reunion!). OMD is the popular a cappella group that Colleen has sung with for the past 30+ years! They haven’t performed much over the last decade, so this will be a rare treat! Former and current members are traveling from all over the country (NY, FL, MN, MI) to sing and play (in the varied sense of the word!) together. Megan Bee is a fun and talented Athens, OH based singer-songwriter that has performed at Paths of Heart two other times to an enthusiastic audience. Since her scheduled house concert date coincided with the serendipitous reunion of OMD, she has graciously invited us to share the stage with her. Suggested donation is $20 at the door and we’ll have a finger food and beverage potluck during intermission. Concert starts at 7. Come early to grab a seat and please spread the word!
Saturday, Oct. 5th – The Home Fires
Saturday, Oct. 19th – Tracy Grammer
More details for these concerts to follow!
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Gratitudes
We so appreciate the financial contributions you lovingly give to Paths of Heart. Our community gatherings are funded almost entirely by your donations and we are able to continue and expand our programs because of your generosity. Many hours per week are dedicated to preparing each week’s discussion and music, as well as keeping up with all the business responsibilities of a 501(c)3 non-profit. We are grateful to all who realize the labor of love required!
“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
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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!