June 1st, 2025
We recently returned from our cross country drive from NJ to Colorado. We had made several plans for stops along the way and visiting friends and had a basic idea of our route. Well…you know that saying, “The best laid plans…”? Pretty much every plan we made was foiled in one way or another! So we took a different route, visited other friends and family, and we’ll wait to tell you the biggest “surprise” of all (not a “good” one!) when we meet this Sunday. Adaptability is such an important skill to embrace, because life often detours our best laid plans. We bet you’ll have some stories to share, too. The weather forecast looks excellent for an outdoor potluck after our gathering (though I’m not counting on it – ha ha!), so we hope you can join us afterwards as well.
Blessings still abound, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”
~ Charles Darwin
“The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.”
~ Kakuzo Okakura
“The most successful people are those who accept and adapt to constant change. This adaptability requires a degree of flexibility and humility most people can’t manage.”
~ Paul Lutus
“Action and adaptability create opportunity.”
~ Garrison Wynn
“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.”
~ Nolan Ryan
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
~ Vivien Greene
“There can be no life without change, and to be afraid of what is different or unfamiliar is to be afraid of life.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, June 1st – In person Paths Gathering, 10:30 a.m. with potluck immediately following. We ask that you bring your own washable plates if possible, along with a potluck dish to share. We’ll provide silverware, napkins, cups, and a variety of beverages.
Sunday, June 15th – In person Paths of Heart Gathering with guest musician, Marc Douglas Berardo. Marc will also perform a concert here at Paths at 2 p.m., and likely have a bass player with him! Check out his music at https://marcdouglas.com/ Please rsvp for the concert to info@pathsofheart.org or by calling 970-484-9600. You can secure your seat at the concert by pre-paying at Paypal: https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ (with “Marc concert” in the special instructions)
or with Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/PathsofHeart (again with “Marc concert” in the “what’s it for?” spot)
Sunday, June 29th – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 13th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 27th, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering, 10:30 a.m.
Giving Opportunities
Paths of Heart welcomes and appreciates your generous donations as we continue to bolster our finances and return to regular Sunday gatherings. During the pandemic, online donations became increasingly important to our organization, and 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. Thanks so much for supporting the continuation of Paths of Heart. Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible!
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 so grateful for a safe drive back home from the east coast in our new (to us!) car that we bought from Colleen’s Dad. We are grateful for seeing beautiful sights along the way and spending time with friends and family, too!
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”
~ Nishan Panwar
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”
~ Anthony Robbins
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
~ Maya Angelou
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.”
~ Ralph H. Blum
“What I’ve learned is there’s a scientifically proven phenomenon that’s attached to gratitude, and that if you consciously take note of what is good in your life, quantifiable benefits happen.”
~ Deborah Norville
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!