February 1st, 2026
This Sunday we’ll be talking about the Season for Non-Violence, marking the 64 calendar days between the memorial anniversary of the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi on January 30 and that of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4. Established in 1998 by Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, this yearly, global grassroots campaign raises awareness about the transformative power of nonviolence. It brings individuals and communities together, empowering them to envision and help create a culture of peace and nonviolence, one choice at a time, one action at a time, and one day at a time. We are on ZOOM this Sunday and here’s the link:
Paths of Heart Zoom Gathering
Time: Feb 1, 2026 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83166289729?pwd=6cKTCh4wzEEp71MBJno3foMHYTvhgt.1
Meeting ID: 831 6628 9729
Passcode: 567047
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83166289729/invitations?signature=2mLAInkc_f1A0BxSTnj9QZz6DuqBnOzdBM0wwvl8bwY
Find a way, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. which cuts without wounding and ennobles the one who wields it. It is a sword that heals.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
“Nonviolence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
“Praise yourself as much as you can…The love in our lives begins with us…Loving yourself will help heal this planet.”
~ Louise Hay
“Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.”
~Thich Nhat Hanh
“If we are to teach real peace in this world…we shall have to begin with the children.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.”
~ John F. Kennedy
“Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.”
~ William Arthur Ward
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, February 1st, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering. To learn more about The Season for Non-Violence, please visit https://gandhiinstitute.org/season-for-nonviolence/
Sunday, February 15th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering. Potluck afterwards.
Sunday, March 1st, 10:30 a.m – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering
Sunday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering
Giving Opportunities
Paths of Heart welcomes and appreciates your generous donations in support of our gatherings and other events. Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible. Many folks find online donations very convenient and these are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ There is an option for recurring monthly donations, if you so choose. We have also added Venmo as an easy way to donate to Paths of Heart! Just type in @PathsofHeart to find us in the Venmo app. Thank you ever so!
Speaking of donations, we are working on getting all of our generous donors their 2025 Giving Statements/Tax Donation Receipts! In an effort to streamline the process and preserve our resources, we will be e-mailing all statements this year. Please let us know if you need a printed statement and we’ll be happy to get you one. We thank you so very much for your generous contributions which kept Paths of Heart solvent and thriving for another year!
Another easy way to further support Paths of Heart is through the 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! This one small gesture (by just 25 or so families at this point) helps to generate over $1,000 a year for Paths of Heart, so we appreciate your consideration in participating in this valuable program!!
“Paths of Heart” Labyrinth and Zen Meditation Garden
This was intentioned as 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 in the labyrinth to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to walk it on a dry day.
Gratitudes
We are most grateful for a recent chance to explore the magical area of Sedona, AZ. What beauty and peaceful energy we encountered, roaming the many trails along the red rock buttes and canyons. Visiting friends and experiencing many culinary delights also enhanced our trip!
What are you grateful for today?
“Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.”
~ Roy T. Bennett
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
~ Epicurus
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
~ A.A. Milne
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”
~ Maya Angelou
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!
