Catherine Norton
Moments of our Lives
Paying attention to what we are choosing in the mundane moments of our lives is what causes a "shift" in consciousness. If we "hate"...
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Catherine Norton
May 30, 20231 min read
Excellence
When it comes to what matters the most, we owe it to ourselves to focus and do things right. Reflect: Something needs more of my...
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Catherine Norton
May 27, 20231 min read
Let it Heal
We tend to forget pain after we heal. Perhaps this is why we choose to keep some wounds open, so we always remember. Ask: What injury am...
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Catherine Norton
May 21, 20231 min read
Peace
There is a point of peace within each of us that we return to with every prayer, mantra, conscious breath, mindful moment, meditation, or...
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Catherine Norton
May 14, 20231 min read
Routine Tasks
We all have tasks we find unpleasant and don't want to do. A therapist can help explore the reasons: Did someone force me to wash dishes?...
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Catherine Norton
May 9, 20231 min read
Think Twice
Sometimes we really want a boat so we buy the first one we see. Sure, it might be fun, but is it worth the risk of being on board when...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Get Out of the Way
Perhaps we are invested in the story of being the one who goes without. We might tell ourselves we don't feel "ready." Maybe we want to...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Not Today
Did you know that duck feathers are so waterproof that even when they are completely submerged in water, the feathers next to the skin...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Healthy Choices
Today's challenge is to take a personal inventory. Ask: What behavior is doing the most damage? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Genuine Service
Tell me about the situation. What would "better" look like? How can I help? When we walk in like experts, we lose connection with the...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Wait No Longer
What have you been waiting for? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #awareness #intention...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Speak Up
...and speaking up for those that do. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...
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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
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Rise Above
When someone tries to provoke us, we are presented with a choice in how to respond. A few years ago, someone I barely knew complained my...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Stubborn
Some things are worth fighting for, and others aren't. We are like children still trying to figure this out. It's okay to be stubborn,...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Reframe
This week's mindfulness challenge is to listen for hopeless, sad, or demotivating thoughts and gently steer ourselves back in a positive...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 2, 20231 min read
Gift of Peace
When we aren't actively cultivating peace within ourselves, we tend to forget what it means to others. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...
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Catherine Norton
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Halfway
We need to allow space for the other person to meet us halfway. If there is a genuine interest in the relationship, that effort will be...
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Catherine Norton
Mar 30, 20231 min read
The Good Side
We wouldn't buy a barn without walking all the way around it, so why do we judge people when we see only one side? #ReadTheStain #writer...
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Catherine Norton
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Bittersweet
Heartache seems to travel a path from bitter (pain only) to bittersweet (pain mixed with positive memories) to sweet (the hurt is...
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