Sunday, July 12th, 2026
One of our favorite quotes is by Rabindranath Tagore ~ “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Helping others with our time, talents, and treasures is a joyful thing indeed. When we are feeling down or out of sorts, we’ve found there is no better way to lift our spirits than to focus on someone else’s needs, giving freely and unconditionally as we are able. In turn, we bring joy to those we serve ~ a win-win for all! Please join us this Sunday on ZOOM to share your stories of giving and receiving ~ two sides of the same coin! Here’s the link:
Topic: Paths of Heart ZOOM Gathering
Time: Jul 12, 2026 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87066059274?pwd=nbVuwjaDlAcZwEvuvKBNWfPala3kkz.1
Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/87066059274
Meeting ID: 870 6605 9274
Passcode: 643547
Join by SIP
- 87066059274@zoomcrc.com
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/87066059274/invitations?signature=mq9uCtq1Ql5IPZRKIcIPGAQ8kNbSrOwbJ4Ny6agjx58
In loving service, Colleen and Mark
Quotes to ponder
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
“Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.”
~ Dorothy Height
“Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.”
~ Kallam Anji Reddy
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore
“Joy can only be real if people look upon their life as a service and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.”
~ Leo Tolstoy
“I want a president with a record of public service, someone whose life’s work shows our children that we don’t chase fame and fortune for ourselves: we fight to give everyone a chance to succeed.”
~ Michelle Obama
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, July 12th, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart gathering.
Sunday, July 19th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, followed by a potluck.
Saturday, August 1st, 7 p.m. – “Paths of Heart Presents…” Shanna in a Dress for a House Concert! If you’ve never seen Shanna, she is a delightful performer with songs that will have you bursting with laughter one minute, and reaching for the tissues in the next. She has just released her new CD, The Sweet Spot, which can be heard on BandCamp. Check out her website: https://www.shannainadress.com. We’ll host an optional potluck at 6 p.m. Suggested donation $25. Ticket link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=F207Tx5PIiT8kUxjxIRLvjl9Gk1SGkQZel-80QVjdpSPZ7hucSk57IfjD2RpXUkAJXUdjmgYGQ5PFCmi
Please note “Shanna Concert” in the memo line.
Sunday, August 2nd, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering, with Shanna in a Dress as our guest musician, followed by a potluck.
Sunday, August 16th, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM 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!
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 glorious 6 days visiting friends in Steamboat, Oak Creek, and Hot Sulphur Springs over the 4th of July holiday. Treasured moments, beautiful scenery, parades, a boat ride, great food! So much to be grateful for!
What are you grateful for?
“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!