The Story Continues...
Experience Song of the Cardinal on a deeper level
In your own life
or
share with someone you love
I'm so excited...
Writing and publishing Song of the Cardinal has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve often found myself at my desk, in tears, reading a heartfelt message from someone who was touched by the story.
As those messages came in, a common thread emerged:
“I didn’t want the story to end.”
Honestly? I felt the same way while I was writing it. So much so that even before the final sentence found its way onto the page, I knew there would be a “Second Verse.”
But I also felt that something was asking to be created now… before that next chapter is written.
So I created two ways for the story to continue—
in your life… in your heart… in your soul…
or in the heart and soul of someone you love.
The Cardinal Experience
Two ways to keep the story going...
The Cardinal Connection - A five-part guided experience designed to help you explore the deeper themes of the story—at your own pace, in your own space.
Not with teaching or instruction...but by exploring what is already present.
The Cardinal Collection - A curated gift box filled with meaningful items related to the story—designed to offer comfort, inspiration, and connection.
Each offers a way for the story to continue in your own life.
And the Cardinal Collection also provides a way to share it with someone you love.
The Cardinal Connection
Launching May 15, 2026
- Five guided sessions
- Sessions are approximately 90 minutes
- Thought-provoking reflections, music, and integration practices
- 24/7 on-demand access
- Email support from me
- Go at your own pace, in the comfort and privacy of your home
- A simple, no-risk guarantee—if after the first session it doesn’t feel right for you, just send an email for a full refund
✨ How you’ll experience this
Each session has been thoughtfully recorded with you in mind—
so that it feels personal, intimate, and present.
Not like a course.
Not like a classroom.
More like a quiet conversation…
where you are met exactly where you are.
✨ Included with advance purchase
If you purchase the Cardinal Connection—either on its own or as part of the Cardinal Experience—you’ll receive:
- Founder status in The Cardinal Club
- Advance purchase pricing through May 15
The Cardinal Collection
Available Now
I’m not sure if I’m more excited about the Connection or the Collection!
Each item has been thoughtfully chosen—connected to the story and to my journey… which is now also your journey.
There are only 45 boxes available in this first release.
And they make a beautiful and meaningful gift—for yourself or someone who may need a little “Cardinal Comfort.”
The Cardinal Connection
A five-part guided experience of healing and discovery
Song of the Cardinal isn’t a book about what grief does to us—it's a book about what we do with grief.
This experience was created to gently continue the journey…from navigating loss of any kind to discovering what’s possible on the other side of it.
At your own pace.
In your own space.
Session 1 - Loss & Grief
We begin by gently acknowledging what has been lost—without minimizing it, fixing it, or rushing past it.
It can be the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or a dream.
Through story, reflection, and music, we create space for honesty… and for the simple but powerful realization:
✨ You are not alone in this.
Session 2 - Signs & Connection
In this session, we explore the idea that love continues beyond what we can see.
Without asking you to believe anything specific, we open the door to noticing—moments, signs, and experiences that may already be present in your life.
Through story and shared reflection, you may begin to see things a little differently…
And come to see and feel that:
✨ “Love lives on.”
Session 3 - Transformation
Grief changes us. But with that change, something often quietly emerges.
In this session, we begin to explore that shift—not by forcing meaning, but by noticing what has already begun to take shape.
Through reflection and guided questions, you’ll be invited to consider what your experience has revealed or awakened.
✨ Not in spite of your loss… but because of it.
Session 4 - Creative Curiosity
There are things we carry that words alone can’t always describe.
In this session, we open the door to expression—not as performance, but as release.
You don’t have to be “creative” to participate. You only need to be willing to explore what wants to come through you. And in that expression, something begins to shift.
✨ A little more clarity✨ A little more light
✨ A little more you
Session 5 - The Rest of Your Life
At some point, the question becomes:
✨ What now?
In this final session, we gently step into what’s next.
Not with pressure.
Not with expectation.
✨But with intention.
From Darkness to Light
These five sessions are rooted in the quiet threads that run through Song of the Cardinal.
They are here to offer you:
comfort…no matter where you are in your journey.
You don’t need to have answers.
You don’t need to be “ready.”
Just have a willingness to be present
and to take the next step
one moment at a time.
The Possibilities....
The Cardinal Connection offers you a gentle opportunity to:
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Acknowledge the pain you've been carrying
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Give yourself permission to believe
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Embrace opportunities for transformation
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Rediscover your creative spirit
- Feel a renewed sense of hope
And perhaps...
Begin to believe that....
"Life is beautiful, even when it's not."
--Cynthia Waine Brandt
The Cardinal Collection
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A curated collection designed to comfort, inspire, and connect.
Each piece was chosen intentionally—
not just for what it is…
but for what it represents.
The journal… the very one I used during my own Songwriter’s Journey.
A place to begin again. To capture thoughts, memories, or even a single word when that’s all you have.
The cardinal… something I first discovered over a decade ago.
I’ve kept them close… and gifted them often… as a quiet reminder that love doesn’t disappear—that connection remains.
The artwork... both created by me. One using a commissioned painting by John Rowe, whose work is woven into the story itself and a second piece inspired by the crabapple tree...where this entire journey began. Both feature "The Cardinal's Song" - a poem I wrote and included in the back of the book. It has come to mean so much to so many.
The music… an invitation to feel… and to release.
The songs that emerged alongside the story—now part of yours.
And the book… the heart of it all.
Signed, and paired with both the audiobook and eBook—so the story can meet you in whatever way you need, whenever you need it.
You’ll also find a small cardinal card tucked inside—
a place to share a message in your own words…
or simply let someone know they are not alone.
Each element working together…
to offer comfort, connection, and something to hold onto.
A gift you can give…
or receive…
when it’s needed most.
If you feel called to continue...
You can choose the path that feels right for you—
to go deeper into the experience…
or to share it with someone you love.
Choose Your Path...
Each offering is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
And each can be purchased for yourself—or sent as a gift.
If you're gifting to more than one person, simply complete a separate purchase for each recipient.
The Cardinal Experience
$279
Advance pricing through May 14th
- Immersive
- Tangible
- Meaningful
The full experience includes...
- The Cardinal Connection (5-part guided experience) available May 15th
- The Cardinal Collection (curated gift box) ships now. (Does not include frames)
- A private 30-minute conversation with me (first 50 to join) following sessions
If you’re feeling called to experience the journey more deeply and hold something tangible from it…
This is the complete path.
You’ll move through the sessions at your own pace—while also receiving a collection designed to comfort and inspire.
And when you’re ready…
We’ll connect one-on-one.
The Cardinal Connection
$199
Advance pricing through May 14th
- Exploratory
- Self-paced
- Gently guided
What's included...
- Five guided sessions (on-demand) available May 15th
- Approximately 90 minutes per session
- Reflections, music, and integration practices
- 24/7 access—move at your own pace
- Email connection and support from Cynthia
- Simple, no-risk guarantee
If you’re feeling called to go deeper into the themes of the story…
This experience gives you space to explore, reflect, and move forward—
in your own time and in your own way.
The Cardinal Collection
$129
Hand-picked for You
- Beautiful
- Elegant
- Perfect for gift-giving
What’s Included...
Each piece has been chosen with intention—here’s what you’ll receive
- Signed hardcover copy of Song of the Cardinal
- Companion journal (the same one used in Cynthia’s Songwriter’s Journey)
- Two 8 x 10 art prints of "The Cardinal’s Song" poem (Does not include frames)
- A keepsake cardinal, presented in a soft cloth gift bag
- The Grief to Grace music album, CD and link to stream
- Audiobook and eBook
- A personal gift card for your own message
This first release is limited to just 45 boxes—a small, intentional beginning.
Price includes taxes and shipping
U.S. shipping only for this initial offering.
A Personal Note
If you choose to step into this experience…
I want you to know that I’m here with you.
As you participate in the sessions, I'll be available via email to answer questions, provide support, clarify, and connect.
If you are one of the first 50 people to purchase the Cardinal Connection - as a stand alone or as part of the Cardinal Experience, we'll schedule a time to chat one one one after you complete the sessions—to connect, reflect, and simply be.
No pressure.
No expectations.
Just you and me.
And remember...
If you purchase The Experience or the Connection before May 15th, you also receive:
- Founder status in The Cardinal Club
- Early access pricing before May 15th
I can't wait to connect with you!
Questions? Please reach out anytime at info@cynthiabrandt.com
The Cardinal Experience
$279
Complete Package
- The Cardinal Connection
- Access on May 15th
- The Cardinal Collection
- Ships now
- 1:1 with me (first 50)
- Early Access Pricing
- Cardinal Club Founder
The Cardinal Connection
$199
Guided Experience
- Five sessions
- 90 minutes each
- Reflections, music, & integration
- On Demand 24/7
- Email support by me
- Money-back guarantee
- A gentle, guided path forward
The Cardinal Collection
$129
Hand-picked for You
- Signed hardcover book
- Companion journal
- Two Poems - 8 x 10 Artwork
- Music Album - CD & Streaming
- Audiobook & eBook
- Keepsake Cardinal & fabric gift bag
Thank You!
