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Opening Into Light

Sunday, November 17th
 
Opening Into Light

Pat Kendall is our featured speaker this Sunday, in celebration of her recently published memoir, Opening Into Light, Reflections from a Lifetime of Learning to See.  She’ll read passages from her book and share some of her journey, “beginning in darkness and hidden in pain”, down a “long road to healing, joy, and freedom.” Pat will have a book sale and signing after our gathering, and she’ll generously donate all profits from book purchases Sunday morning to Paths of Heart!  We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an enlightening morning!

Quotes to ponder

A few tidbits from Pat’s book:

“Beneath pain lie buried the seeds of healing, waiting only for an opening into the light.” ~ Pat Kendall

“It is against a dark background that the light shines most brightly.” ~ Pat Kendall

“More and more, are we capable of making a deliberate decision to keep on learning, to get up when we fall, to keep learning, keep growing, keep exploring this life, no matter what?” ~ Pat Kendall

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

The entire month of November  ~ We are participating in the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate!  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

Sunday, November 24th ~ Myles Sloniker will be in town, so we’re bound to have some extra special musical fun this Sunday!  We’re also planning on a Gratitude potluck after our gathering.  Stay tuned for more details…

Sunday, December 1st ~ Laura Elliot will be our featured speaker.  Her joyful, resilient, loving nature is sure to rub off on you!  In the midst of a terminal cancer diagnosis, she continues to live each day “filled with wonderment and eager anticipation”, fully living a positively joyful life.  She loves sharing that joy with others and we are blessed to have her in our midst!

Tuesday, December 3rd, 7- 8:30 pm ~ We will hold a special Holiday Song Circle to sing songs of the season together!  Light snacks and refreshments will be served.  Love offerings to Paths of Heart are greatly appreciated. 

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

We recently received our second $300+ check from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program since their new program started. This is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  Here is a link with more information: https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/community-rewards-9

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thank you to all who have stepped up their support of Paths of Heart ~ we so appreciate it!  We invite our community to contemplate an extra gift on Giving Tuesday, an international movement promoting charitable giving celebrated each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  This was a significant fundraiser for Paths last year and we hope you’ll participate as you are able this year as well.  Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, December 3.  Thank you for considering Paths of Heart in your end-of-year giving!

“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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The Circle of Life and Love

Sunday, November 10th
 
The Circle of Life and Love

We have always loved the symbology of circles and have visited this theme periodically at Paths of Heart.  Circle sayings and poetry kept jumping out at us this week so we figured it was a sign to circle around this theme once again!

Quotes to ponder

“We are all joined in a circle of stories.” ~ Linda Joy Myers

“Circles, like the soul, are never ending and turn round and round without a stop.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There are patterns which emerge in one’s life, circling and returning anew, an endless variation of a theme” ~ Jacqueline Carey

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Sunday, November 17th ~ Pat Kendall will be our featured speaker, coinciding with the publication of her memoir, Opening into Light, Reflections from a Lifetime of Learning to See.  Pat will share some of her journey, “beginning in darkness and hidden in pain”, down a “long road to healing, joy, and freedom.”  Throughout her book, she gives us hope that, “beneath pain lie buried the seeds of healing, waiting only for an opening into the light.”  Pat will have a book signing after our gathering, and she’ll be generously donating all profits from book purchases that morning to Paths of Heart!  We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an inspiring morning!

The month of November  ~ We are participating in the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate!  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

Sunday, November 24th ~ Myles Sloniker will be in town, so we’re bound to have some extra special musical fun this Sunday!  We’re also planning on a Gratitude potluck after our gathering.  Stay tuned for more details…

Sunday, December 1st ~ Laura Elliot will be our featured speaker.  Her joyful, resilient, loving nature is sure to rub off on you!  In the midst of a terminal cancer diagnosis, she continues to live each day “filled with wonderment and eager anticipation”, fully living a positively joyful life.  She loves sharing that joy with others and we are blessed to have her in our midst!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

We recently received our second $300+ check from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program since their new program started. This is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  Here is a link with more information: https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/community-rewards-9

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thank you to all who have stepped up their support of Paths of Heart ~ we so appreciate it!  We invite our community to contemplate an extra gift on Giving Tuesday, an international movement promoting charitable giving celebrated each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  This was a significant fundraiser for Paths last year and we hope you’ll participate as you are able this year as well.  Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, December 3.  Thank you for considering Paths of Heart in your end-of-year giving!

“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Dia de los Muertos

Sunday, November 3rd
 
Dia de los Muertos

Here at Paths of Heart, we love the tradition of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.  We look forward to this colorful, annual celebration every year, where we honor our loved ones who have passed with life-affirming joy.  With origins in pre-Hispanic Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life AND death, acknowledging death as a natural phase in life’s long continuum.  A centerpiece of the celebration is an altar, or ofrenda, and we will have one set up for you to bring your photos, trinkets, or other mementos and offerings for your loved ones (including pets).  We’ll delve a bit into the history of Dia de los Muertos and how we can incorporate its meaning into our lives today.  We’ll also discuss our participation in the YOU MATTER Marathon this month, and will have cards for you to pass along.  Please remember this Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, so set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep ~ we know we will!  🙂

Quotes to ponder

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” ~ Thomas Campbell

“God pours life into death and death into life without a drop being spilled.”
~ Author unknown

 “The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.” ~ Seneca

“After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
~ J.K. Rowling

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

The month of November  ~ We are participating in the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate!  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

Sunday, November 17th ~ Pat Kendall will be our featured speaker, coinciding with the publication of her memoir, Opening into Light, Reflections from a Lifetime of Learning to See.  Pat will share some of her journey, “beginning in darkness and hidden in pain”, down a “long road to healing, joy, and freedom.”  Throughout her book, she gives us hope that, “beneath pain lie buried the seeds of healing, waiting only for an opening into the light.”  Pat will have a book signing after our gathering, and she’ll be generously donating all profits from book purchases that morning to Paths of Heart!  We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an inspiring morning!

Sunday, November 24th ~ Myles Sloniker will be in town, so we’re bound to have some extra special musical fun this Sunday!  We’re also planning on a Gratitude potluck after our gathering.  Stay tuned for more details…

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

We recently received our second $300+ check from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program since their new program started. This is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  Here is a link with more information: https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/community-rewards-9

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thank you to all who came to our Paths Gathering 2 Sundays ago and stayed much longer than usual to share their thoughts as we visioned into the coming year!  We appreciate all your ideas and will figure out how we implement them together!


“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Conscious Evolution

Sunday, October 27th
 
Conscious Evolution

Mark’s musings this week…. When John O’Donohue writes, “For millions of years, before your arrived here, the dream of your individuality was carefully prepared”, my first thought is a rather doubtful, “Yeah, right!?” and then, “We are the offspring of biped desiring trilobites?…go figure!”  But then a deeper thought occurs…”Well, we are here after all.  And if a galaxy or a universe can arise out of something infinitesimally tiny, which is what modern physics is currently contemplating…well maybe there’s something to “that”!  And maybe keeping an open mind is a valuable thing!  And perhaps our open hearts can come along for the ride on this mind/heart boggling adventure.  More will be revealed…

Quotes to ponder

“It is our ultimate purpose to continually evolve as a species both physically and emotionally, as change is the mechanism for growth and development, and if we fear change we stunt our own growth and with it, human evolution.” ~ Kat Lahr

“You are a significant, unique, independent, individual soul, who has ventured into this world to expand your awareness of yourself and truth. You are an opportunity for the expansion of consciousness; you are an opportunity for evolution.”
~ Lorraine Nilon

“Our greatest human adventure is the evolution of consciousness. We are in this life to enlarge the soul, liberate the spirit, and light up the brain.” ~ Tom Robbins

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

November 1st ~ We are gearing up for the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating, “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate, starting this Sunday.  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

Sunday, November 3rd ~ Dia de los Muertos Celebration.  We will have our ofrenda set up and all are welcome to bring mementos of their passed loved ones to honor and celebrate!

We recently received our second $300+ check from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program since their new program started. This is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  Here is a link with more information: https://www.kingsoopers.com/topic/community-rewards-9

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thank you to all who came to our “Paths Gathering” on Sunday and stayed longer than usual to share their thoughts as we visioned into the coming year!  We appreciate all your ideas and will figure out how we implement them together!  We are putting together a short survey that we’ll be emailing to our list so we get as much input as possible.  Thank you!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Housekeeping (Heartkeeping)

Sunday, October 20th
 
Housekeeping (Heartkeeping)

Doesn’t it feel good when you’ve tidied up the house a bit and feel a little more organized at home?  Paths of Heart is approaching its 6th full year of existence and as we vision into 2020, we’d like to reflect on how we’ve changed and grown, and get your ideas on how we’ll move into the future.  What draws you to our Sunday morning gatherings?  What feels comfortable, and what might you like to experience differently?  What ideas do you have to help us maintain a sustainable future?  We welcome all your supportive thoughts and hope you’ll join us in doing a little “cleaning and upkeep” as we build our community together!  If you can’t be with us this Sunday, feel free to email us your thoughts.  Thank you!

Quotes to ponder

“When I was cleaning out my garage it reminded me of spiritual housekeeping. As I cleaned I came upon things to sort out, things to let go of, things to keep, and things that I wondered how I ever collected them.” ~ Mary Morrissey

“What’s lurking in the cupboard of our mind and soul? What junk drawer in the back of our heart is swarmed with knick-knacks and old paperwork? Where did we put our keys to future success?…” ~ Amanda Rodriguez

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

November 1st ~ We are gearing up for the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating, “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate!  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

Sunday, November 3rd ~ Día de los Muertos Celebration.  We will have our ofrenda set up and all are welcome to bring mementos of their passed loved ones to honor and celebrate.

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

How wonderful it was to have June Miller with us last Sunday.  Even though she suggested it might be her “last talk”, we sure hope we can coax her back for more!  Thank you, June!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Coming Home

Sunday, October 13th
 
Coming Home

We are blessed to have June Miller as our guest presenter this Sunday!  It’s been several years since June’s been with us and we’re excited to hear her talk “Coming Home” as we share with her how Paths of Heart has evolved and grown. Welcome home, June!

Quotes to ponder

“I’m home. My breath sighs into my heart where I’m known. I knew the way. All along I knew…” ~ June Miller

“I see your true colors shining through. I see your true colors ~ that’s why I love you, so don’t be afraid to let them show. Your true colors are beautiful, like a rainbow.” ~ Cyndi Lauper

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Sunday, October 13th ~ Longtime friend and retired Unity minister, June Miller, will be our guest presenter this Sunday.  She’ll speak on “Coming Home”.

Nov 1st ~ We are gearing up for the YOU MATTER Marathon, a month-long event taking place Nov. 1st to the 30th each year. YMM is a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities.  Unlike traditional marathons, there is no running required! This is a movement of kindness to let people know that they matter. Participants simply share a pre-printed business card stating, “You Matter”, however and with whomever they are moved to do so!  Paths of Heart is a sponsor this year and we’ve got lots of cards to share with all who wish to participate!  For more information, visit https://youmattermarathon.com/

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

We’re so grateful for your understanding as we navigate the “mess” of our construction projects and put our potlucks on hold for a bit.  We do hope to have one this month if the opportunity arises!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Fitting Together the Pieces of Our Lives

Sunday, October 6th
 
Fitting Together the Pieces of Our Lives

As we observe (and occasionally help with!) the patchwork of our backyard patio project (as inside projects also continue!), we’ve noticed how life can sometimes feel like a puzzle, or a quilt in progress, and it can be a “struggle to juggle” all the different aspects of our lives and fit them into one cohesive, beautiful work of art.  Give us your tips and tricks on reducing the accompanying stress and help us vision the future Paths of Heart potlucks and house concerts after the transformation!  Woo hoo!  This Sunday, The Home Fires (Vicky Emerson and Sarah Morris) are here from Minneapolis to share their music with us.  We hope you can join us for their house concert this very Saturday night, too (details below)!

Quotes to ponder

“Let certain things be uncertain. Appreciate the puzzle that life is, insofar as I know, after a scheme of steps, all Crosswords have a solution,and every Sudoku makes a lot of sense.” ~ Jasleen Kaur Gumber

“If the reality of our life has become an unsettling arabesque puzzle and we still want to add more filigree embroidery to it, we might, some day, expect to stray from the point of recognition, lose the final thread, be expelled to the edge of delusion and forced to dance on the brim of chaos…” ~ Erik Pevernagie

“Isn’t life a collection of weird quizzes with no answers to half the questions?”
~ Pawan Mishra

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Saturday, October 5th, 7 pm ~ “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert with The Home Fires, an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson.

Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah’s clear, melodic voice and Vicky’s warm, weathered harmony. In 2018, they were nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association and opened for Emmylou Harris. Sarah and Vicky continue to write songs in the car on their Midwest tours with the intention of recording a new album. 

This is The Home Fire’s second appearance at our house concert series, and they’ll also be with us Sunday morning at our Paths of Heart Gathering!  Learn more about them and their music at https://thehomefires.bandzoogle.com.  We’ll have a potluck finger food and beverage intermission.  Suggested donation $20 at the door (ultimately up to you!).Hope you can join us!
 
Sunday, October 13th ~ Longtime friend and retired Unity minister, June Miller, will be our guest presenter!  It’s been several years since June has visited Paths of Heart and we look forward to her talk on “Coming Home”.

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thanks to all who came last Sunday to honor and share great memories of Sid and of Judi! We’ll keep you posted as Judi and Rudy settle in to their new digs!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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September’s Swan Song

Sunday, September 29th
 
September’s Swan Song

September is nearly gone and there’s maybe a bit of melancholy in saying goodbye to summer, even as we anticipate the beautiful changes that autumn brings.  We’ll contemplate these transformations metaphorically and discuss how we can integrate change gracefully into our lives.

Quotes to ponder

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”
~ Lauren DeStefano

“Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year’s mistakes had been wiped clean by summer.”
~ Wallace Stegner

“Use what you have, use what the world gives you. Use the first day of fall: bright flame before winter’s deadness; harvest; orange, gold, amber; cool nights and the smell of fire. Our tree-lined streets are set ablaze, our kitchens filled with the smells of nostalgia: apples bubbling into sauce, roasting squash, cinnamon, nutmeg, cider, warmth itself. The leaves as they spark into wild color just before they die are the world’s oldest performance art, and everything we see is celebrating one last violently hued hurrah before the black and white silence of winter.”
~ Shauna Niequist

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

Saturday, September 28th, 11 am-3 pm ~ Fort Collins Peace Festival in Old Town Square. In light of our topic on ‘Creating Peace’ last Sunday, we thought we’d share this event with our community, in case you hadn’t heard! This is a family event featuring educational booths, music, dancing, puppets, crafts, speakers, open mic, and more to engage all ages in an afternoon of fun, inspiration and learning.

Thursday, October 3rd, 7-9 pm ~ Teresa Funke, a familiar face and frequent presenter at Paths of Heart, will launch her new book, Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life at Everyday Joe’s Coffeehouse.  This is a free event, and Teresa and Colleen will be performing an abbreviated version of their “house concert” where Teresa reads short entries from her inspirational book and Colleen pairs songs that dovetail with her theme. Desserts and light snacks provided! 

Susan Skog, another Paths of Heart regular, has also just released her new book, Your Voice Matters: Stand Up, Speak Out.  Featuring some of the bravest, most inspiring young voices of our time, her book will help you use your own voice with more confidence, power, and impact.  You can get her book locally at Firehouse Books, through Amazon, or directly through Susan. Good stuff!

Saturday, October 5th, 7 pm ~ “Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert with The Home Fires, an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson.

Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah’s clear, melodic voice and Vicky’s warm, weathered harmony. In 2018, they were nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association and opened for Emmylou Harris. Sarah and Vicky continue to write songs in the car on their Midwest tours with the intention of recording a new album. 

This is The Home Fire’s second appearance at our house concert series, and they’ll also be with us Sunday morning, October 6th, at our Paths of Heart Gathering!  Learn more about them and their music at https://thehomefires.bandzoogle.com.  We’ll have a potluck finger food and beverage intermission.  Suggested donation $20 at the door.  Hope you can join us.
 
We have just learned that due to a serious knee injury, our Saturday, Oct. 19th concert with Tracy Grammer has been cancelled so that she can focus on rehab and repair.  We sure hope we can reschedule it, as we were SO looking forward to having her here with us for the concert as well as a guest appearance at Paths of Heart the next morning!  We send her our best wishes for grace and ease in her recovery.  We’ll keep you posted!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our non-profit organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which many folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thanks to all who came last Sunday to honor and share great memories of Sid and of Judi! We’ll keep you posted as Judi and Rudy settle in to their new digs!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Creating Peace

Sunday, September 22nd
 
Creating Peace

September 21st is The International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution.  Each year, this “Peace Day” provides a “globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace”.  We’ll celebrate this day and converse about what we can do as individuals and in community to nurture this vital mission on a daily basis!

Quotes to ponder

“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” ~ Dalai Lama

“Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

“Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – Our next concert will be Saturday, Oct. 5th with The Home Fires (Vicky Emerson and Sarah Morris) from Minneapolis.  We’ll have a potluck finger food and beverage intermission.  Suggested donation $20 at the door.  Mark your calendars!

We have recently learned that due to a serious knee injury, our Saturday, Oct. 19th concert with Tracy Grammer has been cancelled so that she can focus on rehab and repair.  We sure hope we can reschedule it, as we were SO looking forward to having her here with us for the concert as well as a guest appearance at Paths of Heart the next morning!  We send her our best wishes for grace and ease in her recovery.  We’ll keep you posted!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more information about our non-profit, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thanks to all who came last Sunday to honor and share great memories of Sid and of Judi! We’ll keep you posted as Judi and Rudy settle in to their new digs!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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

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Saying Goodbye

Sunday, September 15th 
 
Saying Goodbye

There will be many times throughout our lives when we’ll have to say goodbye ~ to loved ones that have passed from this earthly plane, to relationships that change, to friends and family who move away, to situations that no longer serve us….This Sunday we want to honor 2 very special people in our Paths of Heart Community ~ Sidney Waldrop, who passed away last Wednesday, and Judi Lucero, who will be moving from Fort Collins soon with her husband Rudy to be closer to family.  These two dear hearts have been a vital part of our community since its inception and will both be so dearly missed (Judi assures us she’ll be back to visit whenever she can!).  We’ll also explore the emotions that saying goodbye brings, however it manifests in our lives.

Quotes to ponder

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~ Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)

“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” ~ Helen Keller

“I have learned along my journey that letting go doesn’t mean loving less.” ~ Alex Elle

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest

For those who wish to attend Sidney Waldrop’s Memorial Service, it will be this Friday, September 13th, 9:30 am at The Masonic Lodge, 225 W. Oak St., Fort Collins.  Sidney’s obituary:  https://www.vesseyfuneralservice.com/obituary/sidney-waldrop

“Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – Our next concert will be Saturday, Oct. 5th with The Home Fires (Vicky Emerson and Sarah Morris) from Minneapolis. Mark your calendars!

We have just learned that due to a serious knee injury, our Saturday, Oct. 19th concert with Tracy Grammer has been cancelled so that she can focus on rehab and repair.  We sure hope we can reschedule it, as we were SO looking forward to having her here with us for the concert as well as a guest appearance at Paths of Heart the next morning!  We send her our best wishes for grace and ease in her recovery.  We’ll keep you posted!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and designating Paths of Heart as your non-profit of choice.  A percentage of your purchases will be donated to Paths of Heart!  Here is a handy link:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-4175487

If you are a King Soopers shopper, please consider joining their Community Rewards program by linking your loyalty card online to Paths of Heart.  Our non-profit will receive a percentage of all your purchases there!  We recently got our first check (over $300!) since the new program started a few months ago, so this is an easy and great way to support Paths of Heart effortlessly!  

We invite you to visit our website, https://pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more information about our non-profit, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate with a credit card.  You can even sign up for automatic monthly donations, which folks find very convenient!  Stop by for a visit and please share with friends! 

Gratitudes

Thanks to all who’ve been attending our song circles over these many months.  What a joyous time we’ve had together!  Alas, we’ve decided to suspend them for awhile as we anticipate a very full schedule for the fall.  We are thinking our next one will be a holiday themed sing-a-long in early/mid December.  Thank you for your understanding!
 
“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….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website https://pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our non-profit organization. Thanks! 

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