What Matters Most

Sunday, December 8th
 
What Matters Most

I think we all got a sense of what matters most to Laura Elliot when she graced us with her beautiful presence last Sunday and shared some of her life’s journey.  We decided to expand on this theme and also give you a chance to share your stories of participating in November’s month long “YOU MATTER” marathon.  After all, one thing that matters most is YOU!

Quotes to ponder

“There comes a moment when you realize what matters the most in your life. Let that moment be now and that matter be your love and kindness.” ~ Debasish Mridha

“I live to enjoy life by the littlest things, feeling the grass between my toes, breathing fresh air, watching the wind sway the trees, enjoying the company of loved ones, a deep conversation, getting lost in a good book, going for a walk in nature, watching my kids grow up. Just the feeling itself of being alive, the absolute amazing fact that we are here right now, breathing, thinking, doing.” ~ Marigold Wellington

“Perspective is as simple as answering this question: If I had 5 months to live would I experience this problem differently?” ~ Shannon Adler

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Tuesday, December 3rd was “Giving Tuesday” and WOW, the response to our Facebook fundraising campaign has been amazing!! Over $1,000 has been donated so far, and the link will be up till Dec. 10th if you’d still like to participate. Thank you so much to all who’ve supported our mission at Paths of Heart during this campaign!
https://www.facebook.com/donate/2433340930317137/10218810449683908/

Pat Kendall continues to offer her book, Opening Into Light, for sale at Paths of Heart, donating all profits to Paths! Let us know if you’d like a copy for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Continued thanks to Pat for this gift to our community!

Tuesday, December 10th ~ “Colorado Gives Day”. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Though we cannot accept donations through the official website because our organization is not of sufficient size, many of our supporters have chosen to donate on this day “in the spirit” of the movement by going to the Paths of Heart website to donate. https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ We so appreciate your support, especially as this year draws to a close, in keeping Paths of Heart on the path of love, kindness, joy, gratitude, and service in our community and beyond!

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th, 7 pm ~ Our Annual Holiday Celebration of seasonal music and poetry! Get here early, as seats fill up fast. Come celebrate the season with us!

Gratitudes

What an absolute joy to have Laura Elliot with us last Sunday!  The positive and heartfelt comments on her talk and radiant presence keep coming, and we hope to have a recording of the morning available for you soon!

“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

Other Details….
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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!

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