by Cathy AJ Hardy | Feb 5, 2023
It is a powerful thing to return to the gifts of one’s childhood. We are often blind to the gifts of these early years when certain pain can overshadow the treasure. But when we look and pay attention, we may find some powerful gifts that can continue to bring... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jan 2, 2022
January 2, 2022 Recently, I came across this photo of an incredible labyrinth I walked on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne while on personal pilgrimage in 2018. This island has lots of interesting history with Celtic spirituality, Viking invasions and much more. I... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Nov 21, 2018
Pilgrimage Ponderings III The third place of my pilgrimage in the summer of 2018 was Kildare, Ireland. And my journey there really began the year before. In 2017 I experienced an event that deeply traumatized me, shook me to my core. I knew a profound betrayal and... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Aug 14, 2018
Pilgrimage Ponderings I of III This July I travelled to three Celtic sites; Lindisfarne, Iona and Kildare. This writing is about my pilgrimage journey. I have learned to love the word ponder. To ponder means……”to think about, contemplate, review…” For me it has... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jul 11, 2018
A Solo Pilgrim Journey Begins I’m at YVR and about to catch the first flight of this pilgrimage….heading to three sacred sites of Celtic history; Lindisfarne, Iona and Kildare (land of St. Brigid). Why am I going? What is calling to me? Why am I doing... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jul 9, 2014
reflections on rest & the beauty of the soul rest I love working hard I love having goals and plans I love seeing results I love living to the full but I’ve realized that to live fully I need to rest fully too. I need time to listen deeply to my heart so I...