Sunday, April 26th, 2026
As I sit down to write this newsletter it is Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22nd since 1970. For 56 years, we have collectively honored Mother Earth and all that She provides for us, while being reminded that we are all ONE on this big blue ball and that our most sacred task is the responsible stewardship of our beautiful planet for ourselves and all future generations. This Sunday we will express our gratitude and share ways in which we can ensure the health and well being of our most precious Earth home. I think we’ll plan for an indoor potluck this Sunday, as the current forecast looks a bit iffy (come on rain!!), but who really knows? The Mother always keeps us guessing…
In Oneness, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
~ Wendell Berry
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.”
~ Lady Bird Johnson
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead
“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”
~ John Paul II
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”
~ Jimmy Carter
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.”
~ Jane Goodall
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
~ Gaylord Nelson
“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.”
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, April 26th, 10:30 a.m – In-person Paths of Heart Gathering with a potluck following in the backyard, as weather permits. We will very likely be inside!
Sunday, May 10th, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart gathering.
Sunday, May 24th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, followed by a potluck.
Saturday, May 30th, 7 p.m. “Paths of Heart Presents…” Cosy Sheridan with Charlie Koch in concert. You won’t want to miss this! Cosy Sheridan has been called “a Buddhist monk in a twelve-step program trapped in the body of a singer-songwriter” and also one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful songwriters. Her music regularly tops the folk radio charts. Her 2025 release, The Breathing Room, debuted at #3 on folk radio. We’ll have an optional potluck at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $25. Please RSVP at info@pathsofheart.org. You can also prepay to guarantee your seat here https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ or on venmo @PathsofHeart.
Please note “Cosy Concert” in memo.
Find more info on Cosy and her music at https://cosysheridan.com/
Sunday, June 7th, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart gathering.
Sunday, June 21st, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, followed by a potluck.
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!
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 had a beautiful several days in Paonia, celebrating a dear friend’s life and enjoying the company of several others. What a great, friendly town!
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!