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The Path to Freedom

Sunday, June 30th  
The Path to Freedom
With Independence Day approaching, we thought we’d revisit the multi-faceted concept of freedom.  We all want to “live free”, and sometimes we nevertheless create prisons of our own making!  What are your experiences of living a life of freedom, and what wisdom can you impart to otherswho are feeling “stuck” as they seek a more enjoyable, freedom-filled life?

Quotes to ponder
 “The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people….every day.”
~ David Foster Wallace

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” 
~ Mahatma Gandhi

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.”  ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, July 9th – Our next Paths of Heart Song Circle.

Sunday, July 21st – Our next Community Potluck.  As we aim for zero waste, we invite you to bring your own table settings (washable plates and utensils).  We provide cloth napkins, reusable cups, and a variety of beverages.  Please bring a favorite dish to share!

“Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – After a bit of a break, we have several concerts planned that we’re really excited about!  Mark your calendars to hear these wonderful local and nationally touring artists!
Friday, July 26th – Brian David Collins
Saturday, August 17th – Megan Bee with OMD (Our Mothers’ Daughters reunion!)
Saturday, Oct. 5th – The Home Fires
Saturday, Oct. 19th – Tracy Grammer
More details to follow!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of  all your purchases there!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes
Thanks to Judi Lucero for “subbing” for Mark on “What a Wonderful World” last Sunday.  And thanks for being “spontaneous” with Colleen – what a fun morning!

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!

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!
Welcome to Paths of Heart…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!

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

Sunday, June 23rd
Spontaneity!

This Sunday, Colleen is “flying solo”, as Mark and Myles will be off playing a benefit gig.  But she might NOT end up flying solo, as she’s got some ideas up her sleeve.  But we don’t know which ideas are going to “fly” along with her, so it’ll be a surprise!  Don’t you love being spontaneous at times?  It’s a very freeing feeling, not being tied to one thing or another.  Come be a part of the magic!

Quotes to ponder

“No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it.” ~ Carroll Bryant

“Through spontaneity we are re-formed into ourselves.” ~ Viola Spolin

“If you follow a recipe for life, spontaneity will be cooked.” ~ Khang Kijarro Nguyen

“Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.” ~ Alan Dean Foster

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, July 9th – Our next Paths of Heart Song Circle.

Sunday, July 21st – Our next Community Potluck.  As we aim for zero waste, we invite you to bring your own table settings (washable plates and utensils).  We provide cloth napkins, reusable cups, and a variety of beverages.  Please bring a favorite dish to share!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of  all your purchases there!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

Thanks to all who joined us on Father’s Day and the potluck afterwards!  Our umbrellas kept us all dry amidst the sprinkling of rain.  It was a glorious day!

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, June 16th
Father’s Day

We’ll be honoring Father Energy in its many forms this Sunday.  What does it take to make a father?  Well, a mother and kids sure help (among other things, like, for example: ties, cigars, golf clubs, Cardigans, Izod shirts, fishing gear)… 🙂  BUT maybe there’s something else in this quotient that’s beyond apparel…What does fatherhood mean to you?  Bring your memories and insights!

Quotes to ponder

“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by the little scraps of wisdom.” ~ Umberto Eco

“Being a father has been, without a doubt, my greatest source of achievement, pride and inspiration. Fatherhood has taught me about unconditional love, reinforced the importance of giving back and taught me how to be a better person.” ~ Naveen Jain

“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” ~ Fanny Fern

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Sunday, June 16th – We’ll celebrate Father’s Day with a potluck (hey, maybe we’ll light up the grill!).  As we aim for zero waste, we invite you to bring your own table settings (washable plates and utensils).  We will provide cloth napkins, reusable cups, and a variety of beverages.  Please bring a favorite dish to share!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, June 2nd
The Path of Passionate Living

I don’t know about you, but the warming weather has a way of ramping up our passions around here!  Colleen loves gardening, kayaking, hiking, and outdoor music opportunities, and although Mark would probably replace bike rides with gardening, he thrives on all the aforementioned activities, too.  Excitement is in the air as the weather and schedules shift to summer mode!  What are you passionate about and what drives your motivation?  How do you keep your passion alive?  Do your passions change over time?  How are passion and purpose intertwined?  Please join us in the conversation!

Quotes to ponder

“The presence of passion within you is the greatest gift you can receive. Treat it as a miracle.”  ~  Wayne Dyer“Everything I do is part of my passion. I do the things I like to do. It’s sort of a bigger version of having more than one hobby…”  ~  Harry Connick, Jr.

“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

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”  ~  Oprah Winfrey

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, June 4th – Next Song Circle, 7- 8:30 pm. Come sing songs of love, peace, joy, and radiance!  Your song suggestions are welcome.  Light snacks and tea provided.  Love offerings to Paths of Heart gratefully received.

Sunday, June 9th – Next community potluck, immediately following our gathering.  Finally outside??  🙂  The gardens are really greening up!

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
All you have to do is register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful for this Paths of Heart Community and the sharing that happens each Sunday morning.  Thank you for opening your hearts and speaking your wisdom.

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, May 26th
Planting Seeds

Continuing to take our cues from Nature’s Playbook, we’ll explore the concept of planting seeds as it relates to our creative and spiritual lives.  As gardeners, we fully expect seeds to grow if we plant them at the right depth, in fertile soil, and patiently nurture them with the right amount of water, sunshine, and tender care.  Seeds are great metaphors for new ideas, behaviors, and life possibilities that we wish to grow and harvest. As we plant, so shall we reap…

Quotes to ponder

“Keep planting new seeds until your mind becomes the earth that gives birth to new worlds.” ~ Curtis Tyrone Jones“If you plant junk, don’t expect to harvest jewels.” ~ Luke Taylor

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.”  ~ Leo Buscaglia

“Every leaf that grows will tell you: what you sow will bear fruit, so if you have any sense my friend, don’t plant anything but Love.” ~ Rumi

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, June 4th – Next Song Circle, 7- 8:30 pm.

Sunday, June 9th – Next community potluck, immediately following our gathering.

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
All you have to do is register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful for this Paths of Heart Community and the sharing that happens each Sunday morning.  Thank you for opening your hearts and speaking your wisdom.

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, May 19th
Graduation Inspiration

Here we are in the midst of graduation season, when many high school and college seniors complete this significant chapter of their lives and look forward with anticipation (and sometimes trepidation!) at the crossroads just ahead.  Yet everyone’s lives are filled with a number of significant milestones or “graduation” points.  How do we navigate the myriad of choices that lay before us at any given time?  This will be our topic on Sunday.  We hope you’ll join in on the conversation!

Quotes to ponder

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ~ Arthur Ashe

“There is nothing more beautiful than finding your course as you believe you bob aimlessly in the current. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become. This path does not belong to your parents, your teachers, your leaders, or your lovers. Your path is your character defining itself more and more everyday like a photograph coming into focus.” ~ Jodie Foster

“Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for you being here. Make good art.” ~ Neil Gaiman

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, June 4th – Next Song Circle, 7- 8:30 pm.

Sunday, June 9th – Next community potluck, immediately following our gathering.

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
All you have to do is register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

What a treat it was to have Kate Gregory on violin join Mark on a breathtaking rendition of “Simple Gifts” last Sunday for Mother’s Day.  Exquisite!  We hope she’ll be back soon!

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our websitehttps://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email:info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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 mostevery 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!

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

Sunday, May 12th
Are You My Mother?

Do you remember the P.D. Eastman children’s classic, Are You My Mother?  How we loved reading this book to our kids, and how they delighted in this sweet story of a newly hatched baby bird in search of his mother (she had gone off to make sure her baby had something to eat).  As we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, we consider how each of us (women and men alike) can contribute mothering energy to those that so dearly need it, and we honor that loving, nurturing essence in all of us.  Happy Mother’s Day!

Quotes to ponder

“The essence of motherhood is not restricted to women who have given birth; it is a principle inherent in both women and men. It is an attitude of the mind. It is love — and that love is the very breath of life. No one would say, ‘I will breathe only when I am with my family and friends; I won’t breathe in front of my enemies.’ Similarly, for those in whom motherhood has awakened, love and compassion for everyone are as much a part of their being as breathing.” 
~ Mata Amritanandamayi known throughout the world as Ammachi, or Beloved Mother
I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars. ~ E. M. Forster

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” ~ Mother Teresa

Notes of Interest

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
All you have to do is register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful for this Paths of Heart Community and the sharing that happens each Sunday morning.  Thank you for opening your hearts and speaking your wisdom.

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, May 5th
Simplicity

In this sometimes dizzying world, where we are constantly pushed to be everything, do everything, and have everything, many of us find ourselves longing for a more simple life. What might that look like?  How can we find more space to breathe, more time for solitude, more joy in quiet contemplation and gratitude for the little pleasures and treasures all around us?  The possibilities are endless!  Come explore with us…

Quotes to ponder

“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” ~ John Burroughs

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” ~ John Lennon

“You know you’ve achieved perfection in design, not when you have nothing more to add, but when you have nothing more to take away.” ~  Anotine de Saint-Exupery

“The best kind of simplicity is that which exposes the raw beauty, joy and heartbreak of life as it is.” ~ Leo Babauta

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, May 7th ~ Paths of Heart Song Circle, 7-8:30 pm.  Come experience the delight of singing in a totally non-judgmental environment!  Everyone has a voice, and singing about love, peace, kindness, and good will lifts all of us up and creates a ripple effect that spreads far beyond our community.  Light snacks and tea will be provided.  Love offerings to Paths of Heart are gratefully received.

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
You will simply need to register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart. Many of you probably have an online account already, where you load new coupons and digital offers from King Soopers on a regular basis.  If so, just go to your account, scroll down to “Community Rewards” on the left hand side, click on it and search for Paths of Heart by name or our new NPO (Non-Profit Organization) number RG782. Once it pops up, just click “enroll” and you are done!
For those that don’t have an online account, you’ll need to create one for your purchases to benefit Paths of Heart. This just requires some basic information, a valid email address and your loyalty card number.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

We are so grateful for this Paths of Heart Community and the sharing that happens each Sunday morning.  Thank you for opening your hearts and speaking your wisdom.

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

Sunday, April 28th
The Importance of Real Connection

Last Sunday, part of our discussion led to comments about how there is such a need for people to simply be heard and be seen; to know that their existence has meaning.  Colleen’s sister recently sent her an article by David Brooks entitled, ‘A Nation of Weavers’ where he describes our society’s increasing “lack of healthy connection to each other, our inability to see the full dignity of each other, and the resulting culture of fear, distrust, tribalism, shaming and strife.”  This seemed like a worthy topic to explore further!  Please bring your thoughts and experiences to share.

Quotes to ponder

“It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.” ~ John Joseph Powell

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ~ Brené Brown

“We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.” ~  Albert Schweitzer

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, May 7th ~ Next Song Circle, 7-8:30 pm.  NOTE DATE CHANGE, due to a scheduling conflict. Our apologies!

* King Soopers Gift Cards * – King Soopers has changed their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
You will need to register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart.Many of you probably have an online account already, where you load new coupons and digital offers from King Soopers on a regular basis.  If so, just go to your account, scroll down to “Community Rewards” on the left hand side, click on it and search for Paths of Heart by name or our new NPO (Non-Profit Organization) number RG782. Once it pops up, just click “enroll” and you are done!
For those that don’t have an online account, you’ll need to create one for your purchases to benefit Paths of Heart. This just requires some basic information, a valid email address and your loyalty card number.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

Gratitudes

We again thank Judi Lucero for sharing her flute skills and Emma Sloniker for singing with us last Sunday!  Thanks also to those who stayed for our Easter potluck and helped move everything indoors in a hurry as Mother Nature decided to change course with the weather!  We always appreciate those who help with the cleanup afterwards, too!  What a joyous celebration!

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.” ~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?
Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website www.pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks!
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.  Please watch for 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!

Welcome to Paths of Heart…

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!

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

This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive. ~ Alice Waters

Welcome to “Paths of Heart“- 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!

Easter Sunday,
April 21st

A Time of Renewal
Happy Easter, everyone!  Did you know that Easter, like so many religious holidays, is one of the most intertwined with pagan symbolism and ritual? Today’s discussion will focus on the themes that Easter time evokes within us – its inner significance of rebirth, renewal, everyday miracles, new beginnings, springtime…
We can all create our own Easter story and celebrate this wondrous time of year!  We’d love for you to share your inner meaning of Easter.  Emma Sloniker and Judi Lucero will join us in some spirited music this Sunday, also.

Then, please join us afterwards for a special Easter potluck immediately following our gathering.  Paths of Heart will provide a spiral ham, potato salad, a cheese plate, some other Easter goodies, and a variety of beverages.  Please bring a festive dish to share (deviled eggs are always welcome!)  The weather forecast (so far) does not look promising for an outdoor celebration, but then again, we might just experience an Easter miracle!  🙂

“The true meaning of Easter? Find it within and celebrate it. Celebrate all expressions of joy however they manifest. Even if Easter has no meaning to you at all– just another day. Another day is the most beautiful of miracles. Celebrate every minute of it however you feel called to, and allow and rejoice in others however they feel called to celebrate theirs.” ~ Spiritsong

“Some things have to be believed to be seen.”

~ Ralph Hodgson

“In life, we tend to get what we expect. Start expecting the best. Since life is a do-it-to-yourself project, why not believe in miracles? You have the freedom of choice. Why not expect miracles to happen in your life? Make plans, work hard and expect miracles. Why? Because you can.”
~ Mark F. LaMoure

“Springtime inspires us to believe that, along with the earth, we too might change, release the past, and give birth to new ideas.”  ~ Madisyn Taylor

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

April 21st ~ We’ll celebrate Easter with a potluck immediately following our gathering.  Please remember to bring your own table service (plates and utensils) as we aim for near  zero waste.  We had hoped for an outdoor celebration, but we’ll see what the weather brings!

Tuesday, May 7th ~ Next Song Circle, 7-8:30.  NOTE DATE CHANGE, due to a scheduling conflict. Our apologies!

** King Soopers Gift Cards ** – King Soopers is changing their Neighborhood Rewards program!! Their new program will allow you to support us by simply using your REGISTERED King Soopers loyalty card to earn funds for Paths of Heart!
You will need to register your loyalty card online to link it to Paths of Heart. Many of you probably have an online account already, where you load new coupons and digital offers from King Soopers on a regular basis.  If so, just go to your account, scroll down to “Community Rewards” on the left hand side, click on it and search for Paths of Heart by name or our new NPO (Non-Profit Organization) number RG782. Once it pops up, just click “enroll” and you are done!
For those that don’t have an online account, you’ll need to create one for your purchases to benefit Paths of Heart. This just requires some basic information, a valid email address and your loyalty card number.
Thanks so much for participating in this easy and valuable fundraising program; if you have any questions or need help registering your loyalty card, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We hope this change will allow and encourage more people to support our non-profit with much greater ease!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!

We invite you to visit our website, www.pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card .  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!

‘Gratitudes’

Many thanks to Teresa Funke, who helped Mark facilitate last Sunday’s Paths of Heart while Colleen was in Montana, and also to Judi Lucero for sharing her flute rendition of “Sakura”, to celebrate cherry blossom season!

“Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart.”
~ Alexandra Katehakis

What are you grateful for today?

Other Details….

If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website www.pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our organization. Thanks! 

* 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.  Please watch for 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!

Yoga with Heart!

We do yoga here in our “community space” on Mondays and Wednesdays.  All levels are welcome to participate.  Let us know if you’re interested in joining this heart centered practice!

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

Please note, we are a “remove your shoes upon entering” household (what better way to bare our “souls”…!).  Feel free to bring slippers or thick socks for your comfort (and we always have extras!)