by Cathy AJ Hardy | Feb 2, 2018
Song Stories – Breathing Together (as recorded on the Love Shines Album) I loved Christmas eve as a child. I loved that night so much. Going to a candlelight service was so meaningful to me; a lover of ceremony, ritual and story. I loved the sense of community,... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Nov 9, 2017
Song Stories III – Winter Is Over Recently I shared with my nephew of the story behind Winter is Over. And as we enter the winter of 2017/2018……it feels we are entering a VERY cold season here in the Fraser Valley of BC. And so maybe it is a bit... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Sep 22, 2017
Remain in Love – Song Stories I Today I am beginning a weekly blog of telling the song stories from the present musical project I am working on. And then I will journey back over the past decade and share stories from each album I have had the privilege of... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Mar 15, 2017
It is around 10 years ago that I first walked on the grounds of Rivendell Retreat Centre on Bowen Island. I was taking a plunge and entering an 8 day silent retreat that opened inner doors and shook me to my core. Those 8 days have lived in me ever since. The first... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Aug 16, 2015
I’ve been developing this prayer for 4 years. And I even wrote it all my wall. With permanent marker. Perhaps not the best idea for painting over later. But at the time, it was fun! I needed to look at words every day that would remind me about what was... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jun 21, 2015
Summer Solstice Journaling Meditation – Questions to help you enter this season with clarity & intention Summer officially begins today! And with summer beginning, I realized the subtle and not–so-subtle expectations I have of myself to get EVERYTHING done that I...
