Love Your Mother – Part Two!

Love Your Mother – Part Two!

Sunday, May 9th, 2021

We didn’t realize that the next time we’d be together after our “Earth Mother” Celebration that it actually WOULD be Mother’s Day, so we’ll be honoring Mothers and Mother Energy this Sunday. As Mark says, you either are one or you had one, so we’re all covered, yes? Every one of us was created through the wondrous workings of a woman’s body; each of us has a mother. But being a mother is more than a biological concept. 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! We will meet over Zoom at 11 a.m. Please RSVP if you’d like to join us (simply reply to this email) and we’ll send you the link on Saturday evening.
With gratitude and love,
Colleen and Mark

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

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ~ James Baldwin

“Women have always, and will continue to change the world in meaningful ways because we all have the power to be mothers in the world—whether we have given birth to a baby or to an inspiration. May we all begin to recognize this divine mothering energy and power when we see it. And may those whose hearts yearn for a child be filled with the recognition that they can express the essence of motherhood in so many ways.” ~ Jane Gregorie

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering on Sunday, May 9th at 11 a.m.
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!). It’s all kind of fluid right now ~ thanks for your understanding as we move toward some semblance of normalcy again! We hope to meet in person again in the Paths of Heart backyard on May 16th and May 23rd.

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 have not been 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

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we took a couple of Sundays off for some R&R. We are grateful to be fully vaccinated and be able to travel again with more ease!

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

04/15/202104/16/2021

Love Your Mother

Love Your Mother

Sunday, April 18th, 2021

No, it’s not quite Mother’s Day, but it IS almost Earth Day, and our Earth Mother seems to be crying out for some deep love and care these past many years. Have we been listening? What are some things we might do, however small or great, to increase our awareness and make significant changes in the way we care for our world? Please join our conversation this Sunday. As much as we wanted to be in the back garden to celebrate Earth Day, we will meet over Zoom at 11 a.m., as our Earth Mother is obviously thirsty and surrounding herself with rain, snow, and colder temperatures this week! Please RSVP if you’d like to join us (simply reply to this email) and we’ll send you the link on Saturday evening.
With gratitude and love,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“Full presence is all that is required to experience direct connection with the natural world. It is not about control; it is about communication, resonance and exquisite sensitivity.” ~ Sara Wiseman

“God talks to us through many vectors — through each other, through great books, through the saints, through art and literature and music — but nowhere with such clarity and texture and richness and detail as through creation.” ~ Warren K. Anderson

“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.” ~ John Paul II

“The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it.”
~ Barry Commoner

“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.” ~ Barbara Ward

“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering on Sunday, April 18th at 11 a.m.
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!). It’s all kind of fluid right now ~ thanks for your understanding as we move toward some semblance of normalcy again! Please note we will not meet on 4/25 or 5/2 due to other commitments.

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

Gratitudes

We were delighted to hold our first Paths of Heart outdoor gathering since last Fall on Easter Sunday! Thanks for sharing such a glorious Spring day with us and we look forward to more outdoor gatherings as the weather (and Covid-19) settles!

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

04/08/202104/09/2021

The Path of Forgiveness

The Path of Forgiveness

Sunday, April 11th, 2021

Please forgive me (says Colleen) for this late-ish newsletter. 🙂 That second shot hit me a little hard and I’ve been in bed most of the day. I sure hope to be more chipper tomorrow. The subject of forgiveness came across our desk several times this week and we realized it’s a pertinent topic for us personally these days, too. I think we are all more than a little weary of this “Covid life” and the marked changes it has brought to our lives in a myriad of ways. We may be spending way more time with loved ones in confined spaces than we are used to and learning things about our partners and children that may not strike us as…positive – ha ha! Tolerance and forgiveness is a wonderful thing – of ourselves as well as others when we “miss the mark”. Come join us in conversation and healing. Our gathering will be on Zoom this Sunday at 11 am. We’ll send a link out on Saturday night to all who have RSVPed (simply respond to this newsletter). In gratitude and love,
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“The willingness to forgive is a sign of spiritual and emotional maturity. It is one of the great virtues to which we all should aspire. Imagine a world filled with individuals willing both to apologize and to accept an apology. Is there any problem that could not be solved among people who possessed the humility and largeness of spirit and soul to do either — or both — when needed?” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” ~ Nelson Mandela

“Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart; one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.” ~ Marvin J. Ashton

“…if anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will be the same again.” ~ Wm. Paul Young

“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~ Marianne Williamson

“I have learned, that the person I have to ask for forgiveness from the most is: myself. You must love yourself. You have to forgive yourself, everyday, whenever you remember a shortcoming, a flaw, you have to tell yourself “That’s just fine”. You have to forgive yourself so much, until you don’t even see those things anymore. Because that’s what love is like.” ~ C. JoyBell C.

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering on Sunday, April 11th at 11 a.m.
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!). We’ll see if we can meet in person again on 4/18 if the weather is good. It’s all kind of fluid right now ~ thanks for your understanding as we move toward some semblance of normalcy again! Please note we will not meet on 4/25 or 5/2 due to other commitments.

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

Gratitudes

We were delighted to hold our first Paths of Heart outdoor gathering since last Fall on Easter Sunday! Thanks for sharing such a glorious Spring day with us!

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

04/01/202104/02/2021

The Joy of Spring’s Rebirth

The Joy of Spring’s Rebirth

Easter Sunday, April 4th

Well, the results are in and the weather forecast still looks delightful, so we will be having our first outdoor in-person gathering since last fall! Most folks leaned towards a later time to give those temps a chance to climb, so we’ll gather at 1 pm. We apologize to those that could only come at an earlier time – we hope to see you another time soon! Since many will have already eaten lunch or are planning a later afternoon Easter meal, we will forego our BYOBL for another time. You are of course welcome to hang out with us and chat for a bit afterwards, like always. We will still follow current Covid protocols: masks and distancing will be required as well as an RSVP so we can have the chairs set up ahead of time at the proper distance. We’ll focus on the joys of spring and the topic of rebirth and renewal. Hope to see you and Happy Easter everyone!
Colleen and Mark

Quotes to ponder

“Springtime inspires us to believe that, along with the earth, we too might change, release the past, and give birth to new ideas…. Even though it happens this way every year, we stand in awe, our insides trembling sweetly like the legs of a new foal as we too are reborn. This is when we fall in love again, speak without thinking, say yes to things we would normally refuse. It becomes more difficult to say no when the whole world around us appears to be an astounding affirmation of the resilience, richness, and plain, perfect beauty of life. ” ~ Madisyn Taylor

“A miracle is often the willingness to see the common in an uncommon way.”
~ Noah Benshea

“I personally don’t care if Jesus was born on Dec. 25th or if he really died and was resurrected as a historical figure at Eastertime. It’s the spirit of rebirth, of continual life, of the love and message of Jesus that means more than whether any of this is historically true or not. If it is for you, God bless you, and if it’s not, God bless you, or Buddha bless you, or Bubba bless you, or whatever…If someone else celebrates something different than you, celebrate their joy in living, however it’s expressed.”
~ Spiritsong

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Remember to RSVP if you’d like to join us for our backyard Paths of Heart Gathering on Sunday, April 4th at 1 p.m. Please wear your mask and maintain appropriate distancing.
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!). Our next ZOOM gathering will be next Sunday, 4/11, and then we’ll 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! Please note we will not meet on 4/25 or 5/2 due to other commitments.

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

Gratitudes

We are grateful and delighted to see the earth greening up and the colorful spring bulbs popping up everywhere! That big wet snow worked wonders!

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

03/18/202103/19/2021

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!

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

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

“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

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

Love Your Mother – Part Two!

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

Love Your Mother

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 Forgiveness

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 Joy of Spring’s Rebirth

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

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