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 “PathsofHeart“-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 everySunday 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!
Sunday,
May 13th
Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day – a day to celebrate our ‘literal’ mothers, yes, but also to honor anyone who offers that mothering energy or essence to others. The concept of a mother is not limited to just a biological definition, and the qualities of mothering – nurturing, unconditional love, support, understanding, wisdom – can be fulfilled by women and men alike! How might we expand our ideas and celebration of Mother’s Day?
“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… 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)”A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~ Tenneva Jordan
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, May 27th – Our next potluck, immediately following our morning gathering.
Tuesday, May 29th – Our next Singing Circle, 7 pm
King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Gift Cards – We are excited to have joined King Soopers fundraising gift card program! When you use your Paths of Heart Gift Card, 5% of your total purchases are rewarded to Paths of Heart. It does not cost you anything extra – simply load your gift card with any amount before you buy your groceries. We will be selling the cards with an initial amount of $20 loaded on them.
Our Maypole Celebration needed to be postponed and will be rescheduled for sometime later this month. We heard some folks were bummed that they’d missed , so now you’ve got another chance! Perhaps at our next potluck?
We invite you to visit our website,www.pathsofheart.org. Thereyou’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’
Thank you to Judi Lucero for again gracing us with her lovely flute playing last week!
“Life is as it is, we take it to be hard or easy. It’s all about our perception, attitude and level of gratitude.”
~ Geraldine Vermaak
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!)
