Balance

Balance

Sunday, March 21st

With the arrival of the Spring, or Vernal Equinox this coming Saturday, the topic of Balance comes to mind. Throughout this topsy-turvy past year, it may have been a challenge to keep some semblance of balance in one’s life. Maybe this Spring we can concentrate on a re-balancing of our lives as we come out of “hibernation” in a number of ways. Join in on the conversation via ZOOM this Sunday ~ please RSVP (by email preferably), as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link (on Saturday).
See you then and Happy Spring everyone!
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“The cycles of nature guide our lives and their wisdom can be our wisdom too. We often forget that our body is part of the body of the universe and so when we reference, integrate and live the movements of the cosmos within our own selves, our lives too take on the same natural flow.” ~ Kristina Dryža

“0 plus 100 equals 100. But so does 50 plus 50, only with more balance. Let this be a lesson in love.” ~ Jarod Kintz

“Don’t wish me happiness
I don’t expect to be happy all the time…
It’s gotton beyond that somehow.
Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor.
I will need them all.” ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh

“Your hand opens and closes, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” ~ Rumi

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our Paths of Heart Zoom Gathering on Sunday, March 21st at 11 a.m. Mountain Time (as only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join). Going forward, we are watching the weather forecasts to see if we might be able to meet in person on Easter Sunday, 4/4 and even have a BYOBL (bring your own boxed lunch!) for some distanced social time! It can’t compare to some of our past Easter parties, but we’ll do what we can! As we move toward more in person gatherings, we plan on keeping a once a month ZOOM meeting, especially for those out of town folks who have so enjoyed the opportunity to join us from across the country (and the world!). If we DO meet in person on Easter Sunday, then we may ZOOM the following week, 4/11, and then see if we can meet in person again on 4/18. It’s all kind of fluid right now ~ thanks for your understanding as we move toward some semblance of normalcy again!

Sending “Good Juju” and prayer ~ If anyone ever wants to receive our collective positve thoughts and prayers on a Sunday morming, please ask! We can be as specific or as anonymous as you’d like. Let us know if we can surround you and your loved ones in love and light!

“Paths of Heart” Labyrinth – What a joy it was to envision and oversee the creation of our labyrinth and Zen Garden last summer! 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 to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to walk it on a dry day!

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

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!

Amazon Smile – We do love shopping locally and very often do, but Amazon sometimes fits the bill. If you are an Amazon shopper, you can make a difference by shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487 to generate donations for Paths of Heart!

During this time when we are not meeting in person, online donations have become increasingly important to our organization and are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/. You can even sign up for monthly giving, which we deeply appreciate. Thanks so much!

Gratitudes

We are grateful for all the moisture our recent snowstorm brought to our parched earth. We look forward to seeing lots of green growth underneath as it gradually seeps into the ground and nurtures new life. Spring is here!

What are you grateful for today?

“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

“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!

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

03/04/202103/19/2021

Anticipation!

Anticipation!

Sunday, March 7th

Yes, we know that “this moment” is truly all we can experience, but gosh, isn’t it fun to look ahead and vision what is just around the corner? After a long year of Covid isolation, the tease of warm weather has us giddy with possibility as we spy bits of green and pops of color emerging. This, paired with more and more folks getting vaccinated, has us looking forward to gathering again in all sorts of fun ways in the not too distant future. Come on spring! We’d love to hear what you all are anticipating in the coming weeks and months. Join us on ZOOM this Sunday ~ please RSVP (via email preferably), as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link (on Saturday).
See you then dear ones,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“The future belongs to those who anticipate it.” ~ Baptiste Tricoire

“Does the robin sing because the cold of winter is leaving or the warmth of spring is coming? Or might he be singing because each without the other would lessen both?” ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough

“That is the optimal creative vantage point: To stand on the brink of what is coming, feeling eager, optimistic anticipation – with no feeling of impatience, doubt, or unworthiness hindering the receiving of it – that is the Science of Deliberate Creation at its best.” ~ Esther Hicks

“… We need the sweet pain of anticipation to tell us we are really alive.”
~ Albert Camus

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our Paths of Heart Zoom meeting on Sunday, March 7th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time (as only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join). Going forward, we plan to meet via ZOOM 3/21, 4/4, and 4/18. Maybe by then we’ll be able to meet in the backyard again! Even then, we are planning on keeping a once a month ZOOM meeting, especially for those out of town folks who have so enjoyed the opportunity to join us from across the country and the world!

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

Online donations are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/. You can even sign up for monthly giving, which we deeply appreciate. Thanks so much!

Gratitudes

We are tickled by the photos you send us or that we come across, featuring beautiful paths and fun hearts found in nature! Thanks for allowing us to feature them in our newsletters. Today’s newsletter features 3 such photos – what good eyes you have for Nature’s treasures and serendipitous whimsy! If a photo doesn’t have a credit on it, it’s most likely Colleen’s. 🙂

What are you grateful for today?

“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

“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart

About Paths of Heart…

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

02/18/202102/19/2021

The Path of Love

The Path of Love

Sunday, February 21st

The subject tonight is Love
And for tomorrow night as well,
As a matter of fact
I know of no better topic
For us to discuss
Until we all
Die! ~ Hafiz

Of course, this sentiment is pretty much what “Paths of Heart” is founded on/grounded in and it’s what we talk about in one form or another every time we meet! However, February is always especially steeped in love with Valentine’s Day smack in the middle of it (however you may or may not celebrate), so we figured our stated subject this week would be LOVE. Feel free to join our Love Fest this Sunday on ZOOM, 11 a.m. Mountain Time. We are really enjoying seeing your smiling faces from around the country and the WORLD (JnJ joined us from Spain last time!). It’s a little silver lining in this time of COVID, as a much wider group of folks can join us, regardless of geographical location. We continue to work on improving the online experience and have yet another set-up this week to try. Thanks for your beautiful patience with us (and thanks to TB for helping us test it out!).
Please RSVP (via email preferably) for this Sunday’s meet-up, as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link (on Saturday).
See you then with loving and grateful hearts,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“The most important aspect of love is not in the giving or receiving: it’s in the being. When I need love from others, or need to give love to others, I’m caught in an unstable situation. Being in love, rather than giving or taking love, is the only thing that provides stability. Being in love means seeing the Beloved all around me.”
~ Ram Dass

“Your task is not to search for love, but to find a portal through which love can enter…
Feeling the Oneness of yourself with all things is true love.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

“From where we are there is always a path toward love. What takes discipline is continually choosing that path.” ~ Jesse Pender

“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.” ~ Henri Nouwen

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our Paths of Heart Zoom meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21st at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join. Going forward, we plan to meet via ZOOM on 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, and 4/18. Maybe by then we’ll be able to meet in the backyard again! Even then, we are planning on keeping a once a month ZOOM meeting, especially for those out of town folks who have so enjoyed the opportunity to join us from across the country and the world!

Paths of Heart and Mark and Colleen were incredibly honored to be featured in the ChooseLoveMovement.org ‘s “Daily Dose of Love” newsletter, along with a YouTube link to Mark’s song “I Choose Love”. Thank you to Tamara S. for letting this amazing organization know about Mark’s song! The Choose Love Movement is inspired by 6-year-old Jesse Lewis, his final acts of love, and his mother’s path of forgiveness after Jesse was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting. Paths of Heart and the Choose Love Movement are so aligned in our mission to simply “choose love” in whatever situation we find ourselves in!

“Paths of Heart” Labyrinth – What a joy it was to envision and oversee the creation of our labyrinth and Zen Garden this spring/summer! 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 to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to walk it on a dry day!

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

Online donations are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/. You can even sign up for monthly giving, which we deeply appreciate. Thanks so much!

Gratitudes

What are you grateful for today?

“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

“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart

About Paths of Heart…

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

02/04/202102/04/2021

Celebration!

Celebration!

Sunday, February 7th

Judi L. (Keeper Extraordinaire of all important dates!) reminded us recently that Paths of Heart had an anniversary coming up. February 9th, 2014 was Paths of Heart’s first gathering so we are 7 glorious years young, heading into our EIGHTH YEAR next week! We wish we could have a big ol’ party in the Great Room with you all, but a ZOOM meetup will have to suffice. As we experience the fullness of life, we celebrate the magic, lovingly embrace the tragic, and acknowledge with gratitude all else in between. Please share with us your joys and concerns this week and we’ll lift one another up as we celebrate our kind-hearted and supportive community!
Our next scheduled ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering is THIS Sunday, February 7th, at 11 a.m. MT. We have determined, through an informal poll of attendees, that going forward we’ll continue to meet every 2 weeks on ZOOM at 11 a.m. Please RSVP (via email preferably) for this Sunday’s meet-up, as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link (on Saturday).
See you then with grateful hearts,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“Shall we walk through the woods;
dance through the meadows;
and celebrate the miracle
of this garden world?”
~ Leland Lewis

“Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care, and celebrate.”
~ Amit Ray

“Always celebrate your wins. Big or small.” ~ Leigh Shulman

“Celebrate who you are in your deepest heart. Love yourself and the world will love you.”~ Amy Leigh Mercree

“Celebrate your journey of life.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita

“What life expects of us is that we celebrate.” ~ José Eduardo Agualusa

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our Paths of Heart Zoom meeting on Sunday, Feb. 7th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join. Going forward, we plan to meet via ZOOM on 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, and 4/18. Maybe by then we’ll be able to meet in the backyard again! We are seriously considering keeping a once a month ZOOM meeting, especially for those out of town folks who have so enjoyed the opportunity to join us from across the country!

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

Online donations are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/. You can even sign up for monthly giving, which we deeply appreciate. Thanks so much!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful to be entering what we feel is a new era in our country ~ one of kindness and character, honesty and service. We are sighing deep breaths of gratiude…

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…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

01/20/202101/21/2021

Kindness, Humility, and Gratitude

Kindness, Humility, and Gratitude

Sunday, January 24th

These three qualities (and more) are on our minds and in our hearts today, as we write on this auspicious Inauguration Day with great hope for our country and the world’s future. We refrain from politics here at Paths of Heart, yet there is an overwhelming sense of peace and calm that washes over us in this moment as we look forward to a new day. We have been on edge of late, seeing the hatred and violence festering in the hearts of many, and we affirm that change is coming, with the gentle coaxing of kindness and love that we can all help spread.
Our next scheduled ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering is this Sunday, January 24th, at 11 a.m. MT. We have determined, through an informal poll of attendees, that going forward we’ll continue to meet every 2 weeks on ZOOM at 11 a.m. Please RSVP (via email preferably) for this Sunday’s meet-up, as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link (on Saturday). See you then with an open heart,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“An honest concern for others is the key factor in improving our day to day lives. When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity. Healthy, happy families and a healthy peaceful nation are dependent on warm-heartedness.” ~ Dalai Lama

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ~ Dr. Seuss

“No one is born hating another person… People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” ~ Nelson Mandela

“As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.” ~ Caroline Kennedy

“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our Paths of Heart Zoom meeting on Sunday, Jan. 24th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join.

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

We are so overwhelmingly grateful to all those who donated to Paths of Heart on #Giving Tuesday, #Colorado Gives Day, and as part of your “end of the year giving” plans!
Online donations are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ . We know this past year has been a tough one financially for many individuals and non-profits, including Paths of Heart, and we do not take your generosity for granted. Thank you so very much!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful to be entering what we feel is a new era in our country ~ one of kindness and character, honesty and service. We are sighing deep breaths of gratiude…

What are you grateful for today?

“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…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

01/07/202101/07/2021

Spiritual Navigation

Spiritual Navigation

Sunday, January 10th

It was challenging to get out of bed this morning. We just wanted to stay there, wrapped up in warmth and peace, cocooned from the assaults and ambushes that the outside world all too often confronts us with. We’ve been basking in the bright promise of this new year, and were cut down abruptly (and all too soon) in our humanness by yesterday’s events in our Nation’s Capitol. Our Paths of Heart topics during the first month of a new year often include “Intentions”, “Tabula Rosa” (a clean slate), “Finding Our Word of the Year”, “Epiphany” (in the forefront of our minds at the moment), etc. ~ all in an effort to “take stock” and realign our spirit beings with our physical bodies that move about this earth. In times like these (or in ANY moment!), how do we stay IN this world but not OF it? How do we stay grounded in love and peace as the cruelties of this world rage around us? As always, we invite you into the conversation so we may all help one another navigate and rise above these turbulent times.
Our next scheduled ZOOM Paths gathering is this Sunday, January 10th, at 11 a.m. MT. If you haven’t sent in your RSVP (via email preferably), please do so, as only those folks who RSVP will be sent the link on Saturday. See you then and let’s all pray for peace, love, and understanding,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“So many of us bungee cord from wanting to contribute in a meaningful way to wanting to escape simply altogether…disappear and live quietly in some remote place filled with villagers who share our values. We teeter between TA-DA and bye-bye now! Right?” ~ Christopher Lowell

“Celebrate endings ~ for they precede new beginnings.” ~ Jonathan Huie

“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” ~ Alan Cohen

“Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.” ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson

“While politics may have been the initial trigger, it is clear to those who have always embraced truth, inclusiveness and human empathy, that something far bigger, if not perhaps even ultimately transcendent, is at play…” ~ Christopher Lowell

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our second Paths of Heart Zoom meeting on Sunday, Jan. 10th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join.

You Matter Marathon – Paths of Heart participates in this international movement throughout the month of November every year. Since we didn’t get to meet in person for our last 2 gatherings, we’d still love to hear your stories of how you are sharing your YOU MATTER cards. Please send them to us and we’ll post in future newsletters. For more information about this movement go to: https://youmattermarathon.com/

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny. 🙂

We are so overwhelmingly grateful to all those who donated to Paths of Heart on #Giving Tuesday, #Colorado Gives Day, and as part of your “end of the year giving” plans!
Online donations are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ . We know this past year has been a tough one financially for many individuals and non-profits, including Paths of Heart, and we do not take your generosity for granted. Thank you so very much!

Gratitudes

We were grateful to spend peaceful and non-structured holiday time as a family these past several weeks (though we missed our son Myles!). We hope you were all able to do the same, within the safety guidelines so important these days.

What are you grateful for today?

“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…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

12/10/202012/10/2020

Winding our Way to Christmas

Winding our Way to Christmas

Sunday, December 13th

Greetings and warmest holiday wishes to you in this Season of Light and Peace! We are looking forward to seeing you on the screen for our first Zoom Paths of Heart gathering this Sunday, at 11 am Mountain Time. Never thought we’d be saying that, and it still feels weird, but these are weird (yet still often wonderful!) times. The path to Christmas may be a bit winding and crooked this year, but we will get there, with our hearts full of love, comfort, and all the joy we can muster! Quite a few folks have signed up to get the link for this Sunday. If you haven’t sent in your rsvp, please do so, as only those who do will be sent the link (probably on Saturday).

See you then! Love and light,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” ~ Janice Maeditere

“From home to home and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas brings us close to each other.” ~ Emily Matthews

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie.

“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” ~Agnes M. Pahro

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our first Paths of Heart Zoom meeting for Sunday, Dec. 13th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join.

You Matter Marathon – Paths of Heart participates in this international movement throughout the month of November every year. Since we didn’t get to meet in person for our last 2 gatherings, we’d love to hear your stories of how you are sharing your YOU MATTER cards. Please send them to us and we’ll post in future newsletters. For more information about this movement go to: https://youmattermarathon.com/

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of two ways you can support Paths of Heart without costing you an extra penny!

Amazon Smile – We do love shopping locally and very often do, but Amazon sometimes fits the bill. If you are an Amazon shopper, you can make a difference this holiday (and any time!) by shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487 to generate donations for Paths of Heart!

We are so overwhelmingly grateful to all those who donated to Paths of Heart on #Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1st) and #Colorado Gives Day (Dec. 8th)!
If you’d still like to consider us in your end of year giving plans, you can do so on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ . We know this has been a tough year financially for many individuals and non-profits, including Paths of Heart, and we do not take your generosity for granted. Thank you so very much!

Gratitudes

We are (still!) grateful for blue Colorado skies, bike rides, masked walks with friends, a crackling fire in the woodstove, a good book, time for quiet contemplation, and our Paths of Heart Community. We also love all the twinkly lights shining all over town, which soothes our souls.
What are you grateful for today?

“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…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

11/25/202011/26/2020

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Wednesday, November 25th

On this Thanksgiving Eve we want to wish you all a “Happy Gratitude Day” and hope you can freely count many blessings in your lives, even amidst the turmoil and uncertainty that so many of us are facing. We just learned of yet another family we know who are all sick with Covid, and we are praying for the highest and best in their recovery. We are missing Myles this Thanksgiving yet are grateful to be able to spend the day with Emma and Ethan – we’ll have a simple and quiet meal together and probably start another puzzle! Enjoy your holiday weekend in a safe and satisfying way and may your lives be full of both thanks and giving! With gratitude and love,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie

“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” ~ Henri Frederic Amiel

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

“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

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

There seems to be a good deal of interest in meeting via Zoom for our Paths of Heart Gatherings. We’ve heard from folks out of town and in other states who are eager to join in, too, which will be fun! We are planning our first Zoom meeting for Sunday, Dec. 13th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. Only those who RSVP will be sent the link to join.

You Matter Marathon – Paths of Heart participates in this international movement throughout the month of November every year. Since we didn’t get to meet in person for our last 2 gatherings, we’d love to hear your stories of how you are sharing your YOU MATTER cards. Please send them to us and we’ll post in future newsletters. For more information about this movement go to: https://youmattermarathon.com/

Giving Opportunities – We wanted to remind you of some ways you can support Paths of Heart, two of which won’t cost you a penny. 🙂

In addition, there are 2 days coming up that have always been beneficial to Paths of Heart: #Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1st) and #Colorado Gives Day (Dec. 8th). We will be setting up a Facebook Fundraiser for Giving Tuesday, and you can always donate directly from our website as well. Paths of Heart is technically not a “big enough” non-profit to be included on the Colorado Gives Day website, but as a symbolic gesture, you may donate directly on our website if you so choose. https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/
We greatly appreciate you considering us in your end of year giving plans. We know this has been a tough year financially for many individuals and non-profits, including Paths of Heart, and we do not take your generosity for granted. Thank you so very much!

Gratitudes

We are grateful for blue Colorado skies, bike rides, masked walks with friends, a crackling fire in the woodstove, a good book, time for quiet contemplation, and our Paths of Heart Community.
What are you grateful for today?

“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

Easter Sunday Survey

Balance

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

Anticipation!

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

The Path of Love

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl

Celebration!

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

Kindness, Humility, and Gratitude

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

Spiritual Navigation

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

Happy Holidays

Winding our Way to Christmas

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi

Giving Thanks

Quotes to ponder

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Gratitudes

About Paths of Heart…

“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ― Rumi