by Cathy AJ Hardy | Aug 31, 2026
Walk with Me Recently, I had the privilege of recording my first audio book, Walk with Me, Transformation through the Path of Spiritual Direction, which was published as a text in 2020. Writing was a surprise to me. Finding words and presenting ideas seemed... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Feb 9, 2025
A longing in my life has been – how do I pray? How do I help others to pray? This song is one of the ways I pray – a way of aligning myself with a reality of truth. These words are old and carry a declaration of sorts, and when I sing them, I feel them... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jan 15, 2025
Writing excerpt from the booklet, Here I Am – songs and stories In the many adventures of my life, I have recognized one uncomfortable fact which continually occurs – there seems to always be an element of risk when one leaps into the unknown. And as I scoped... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Jun 13, 2024
A Song Story / A New Album The year of 2023 held unexpected adventures, challenges and gifts. Three significant moments I will share here: Trauma inspired song – In January of 2023 I was invited to lead a faith community through 5-monthly gatherings of dealing... by Cathy AJ Hardy | Oct 15, 2023
I’ve been reflecting on the powerful gifts of soul friendship in my life and how this is a transformative experience. To be seen and to see. In the work that I am privileged to do, I listen to a lot of people’s stories. And there is a common thread in... 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,...