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Catherine Norton

Apr 71 min read

Eternal Moments

"I can't cut out the pieces of my heart that still love him and set them on fire," Cassandra reflects in Sergei 2.0, the second book in...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 161 min read

Refuge of Love

Imagine coming home to a supportive relationship with someone who not only accepts and appreciates you for who you truly are, but...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 131 min read

Intimate Presence

When are fully relaxed, open, trusting, and accepting of each other, we are in a state of intimate presence. This is one of the most...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Control Freak

When we release the need to criticize others, we free ourselves as well. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 10, 20231 min read

Shifting Winds

We don't get upset if the wind blows this way or that way. We tend to enjoy the everchanging nature of shifting winds. So why do we get...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 5, 20231 min read

Human Needs

We are human, after all. Why not explore healthier ways of meeting our needs instead of pretending we don't have them? #ReadTheStain...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 12, 20231 min read

It's Okay to Cry

Whether we are birthing something new into the world or feeling the squeeze to release a comfortable routine, we must move through the...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 5, 20231 min read

The Best Gift

Have you ever really wanted something, then looked back later and realized you were spared a load of misery because you didn't get it?...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 16, 20231 min read

Nonjudgement Coyote

The tendency to judge others offers an opportunity to understand ourselves better. Today's mindfulness challenge is pay attention for...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Gears of Self-Knowledge

Oh, we may be angry at the one who shows us, but once an unpleasant truth about ourselves is revealed, it can never be unknown....

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Catherine Norton

Apr 6, 20231 min read

Bittersweet

Love can seem like an all or nothing arrangement. But when someone engages in self-destructive or hurtful behavior, we may discover years...

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Catherine Norton

Mar 26, 20231 min read

Lighten the Load

The present is a moment of truth - understand what happened without emotional attachment and let it go. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...

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Catherine Norton

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Weird Place

Life wouldn't be as interesting without finding ourselves in a weird place once in a while. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 11, 20231 min read

Surprise

Have you ever worked hard for something only to have the dream snatched away at the last moment? Beyond the initial disappointment is a...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Hang Loose

Surrender the need for control and ride the wave to new heights. Or be crushed. There is a choice. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 16, 20231 min read

Ride the Waves of Agitation

This part of a washing machine is called an agitator. It stirs soapy water through fabric flushing out dirt so it can be rinsed away. An...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 9, 20231 min read

The Stranger Within

Perhaps we've been acting (e.g., normal, strong, likable) for so long that we've forgotten who we really are. We may feel hollow, like...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Deus Est In Machina

Most people go through life restlessly searching for perfection and finding nothing but flaws. And most people are unhappy because they...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 21, 20221 min read

True Identities

We honor each other when we allow, accept and celebrate true identities. Welcome the other and treat them with the respect of a long...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 2, 20221 min read

Pointy Donkey

A unicorn may initally be surprised that donkeys don't appreciate their splendor. And yet, a donkey's limited ability to comprehend...

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