Catherine Norton
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 12, 20231 min read
Starting Point
Hardship is a powerful motivator that propels us to action. Whatever situation we find ourselves in today can be the launch point of a...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Old French Shoes
We tend to think of sabotage as someone else interfering or messing things up. Sadly, these old French shoes belong to us. Today's...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Cranky Pants
Today's challenge is to find the least inspiring pair of pants in your wardrobe, call them your "cranky pants," and either toss them in...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Light Up
Consider a choice we have in each moment of our lives - Shall I contribute my energy to the gloom or use it to inspire hope, love, peace,...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Message
I heard these words rise from the quiet place within this morning. Perhaps this message is for you. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 1, 20221 min read
What's the Antidote?
We usually think more about the problem than the remedy. Let's flip that today. Listen for a complaint from yourself or another, pause,...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 28, 20221 min read
Spontaneous Joy
Anything can happen on a Friday... #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #anticipation #open...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Be A Troublemaker
When people speak up about something they think is wrong, it's because they care and believe we can do better. And when someone goes...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 16, 20221 min read
Zone of Influence
Problems always have a solution, and the good news is that we don't need wait to take action. We can look around within our zone of...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 10, 20221 min read
One Good Thing
Magic happens when depressing thoughts shift to curiosity about what the One Good Thing will be. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 8, 20221 min read
Speak Up
Yes, it takes a lot of courage. But those who speak up about injustice, even to say, "I saw what you did," make a big difference. Why?...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Limitations
When we find ourselves following a rigid or narrow path, perhaps thinking it is the "only" way, we should remember we are not trains - we...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 1, 20221 min read
Ups & Downs
If life is an amusement park, we arrived knowing dips would be a part of the ride. Change is coming. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Pause
When things are moving too fast, hit the pause button and breathe. Practice saying, "I need time to think this over." We should always...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Trumpets
After posting about the power of truth yesterday, I recalled the Old Testament story about ancient Israelites using trumpets to crumble...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Does This Resonate?
Truth is a vibration within the words that triggers a sudden recognition of something a person seems to have forgotten, but will never...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Shake The Tree
Without the challenge of wind to force trees to grow stronger, they will eventually collapse from their own top-heavy weight. The same...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Edge
How close is that to your own feelings about sudden life changes? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Keep It Up
Every act of bravery inspires another. Every word of truth plants a seed. Everything we do matters because we lead by example. This is...
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