Sunday, August 18th
That’s What Friends Are For
Like last week, the title of this week’s discussion is also the title of a song (which you’ll probably also hear – and sing along with – this Sunday!). The above picture is from a few years back, when the a cappella group, “Our Mothers’ Daughters” reconvened in Fort Collins from various parts of the country after a very long hiatus. Well, it’s happening again this week, with even more former members joining us, and it’s got us thinking of the value of longstanding and deep friendships and how they can really lift us up through life’s roller coaster ride. Think about the circle of friends in your life – your tribe – and share your stories with us! Also, remember our “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert this very Saturday night with Our Mothers’ Daughters and Megan Bee! Details are below. We hope some of “the daughters” can stick around for Sunday morning to join us in song, too!
Quotes to ponder
“Few things have such a huge impact on happiness and the enjoyment, depth and plain fun of life as the friendships we have.” ~ Henrik Edberg
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ~ C.S. Lewis
“True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.”
~ David Tyson
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” ~ Unknown
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, with the next one coming up THIS SATURDAY! Mark your calendars to hear these wonderful local and nationally touring artists!
Saturday, August 17th, 7 pm – 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 2 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!
Tuesday, August 20th, 7 pm – Our next Song Circle
Sunday, August 25th – Our next community potluck, immediately following our gathering.
Sunday, September 8th – No Paths of Heart Gathering. We’ll see you the following week, September 15th!
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Gratitudes
We are so grateful to Cynthia Molson for purchasing alphabetical dividers for our songbooks! We’d like to have a quick “assembly party”, perhaps right after a Sunday gathering sometime soon, so please let us know if you could lend a hand. “Many hands make light work”, as Colleen’s Dad often said during her childhood! She still loves that phrase…
“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!