Sunday, October 27th
Conscious Evolution
Mark’s musings this week…. When John O’Donohue writes, “For millions of years, before your arrived here, the dream of your individuality was carefully prepared”, my first thought is a rather doubtful, “Yeah, right!?” and then, “We are the offspring of biped desiring trilobites?…go figure!” But then a deeper thought occurs…”Well, we are here after all. And if a galaxy or a universe can arise out of something infinitesimally tiny, which is what modern physics is currently contemplating…well maybe there’s something to “that”! And maybe keeping an open mind is a valuable thing! And perhaps our open hearts can come along for the ride on this mind/heart boggling adventure. More will be revealed…
Quotes to ponder
“It is our ultimate purpose to continually evolve as a species both physically and emotionally, as change is the mechanism for growth and development, and if we fear change we stunt our own growth and with it, human evolution.” ~ Kat Lahr
“You are a significant, unique, independent, individual soul, who has ventured into this world to expand your awareness of yourself and truth. You are an opportunity for the expansion of consciousness; you are an opportunity for evolution.”
~ Lorraine Nilon
“Our greatest human adventure is the evolution of consciousness. We are in this life to enlarge the soul, liberate the spirit, and light up the brain.” ~ Tom Robbins
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
November 1st ~ We are gearing up for the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities. Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating, “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so! Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate, starting this Sunday. For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/
Sunday, November 3rd ~ Dia de los Muertos Celebration. We will have our ofrenda set up and all are welcome to bring mementos of their passed loved ones to honor and celebrate!
We recently received our second $300+ check from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program since their new program started. This is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly! 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! Here is a link with more information: https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/community-rewards-9
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 recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!
We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card. You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient! Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!
Gratitudes
Thank you to all who came to our “Paths Gathering” on Sunday and stayed longer than usual to share their thoughts as we visioned into the coming year! We appreciate all your ideas and will figure out how we implement them together! We are putting together a short survey that we’ll be emailing to our list so we get as much input as possible. Thank you!
“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Car-eography
You
may park in the driveway, as well as diagonally along the north side of
our property. Should those areas become full, please park out on Hwy
1, which has plenty of space and a nice wide shoulder. Do watch for
passing cars as you are exiting and entering your vehicle, though! The
carport area is reserved for folks with special parking needs. Out of
respect for our neighbors, we ask that you kindly refrain from parking
on Evans Drive beyond our property line. Car pooling is encouraged. We
also have a bike rack for cyclists!
About Paths of Heart…
Paths of Heart is a high spirited, heart-centered community where we
gather together in music, poetry, commentary, and dialogue to create and
nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and
throughout the world. Paths of Heart is a 501(c)(3) Human
Services/Educational non-profit organization that uses the arts,
especially, to encourage and propel seekers of a better, more peaceful
world to find ways to serve, while becoming more kind and compassionate
human beings.
We welcome you as we collectively and individually explore the sweet
mysteries of life – this is an invitation into co-creation! Our
gatherings are most every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 117 Evans
Drive in north Fort Collins. Childcare is available (please let us know
ahead of time so we can make arrangements).
We hope our paths cross soon!