Catherine Norton
Calm Presence
Life does not have to be exciting to be worthwhile. We need days to sink into our bodies and rest. If we don't feel like doing much,...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 25, 20221 min read
The Ask
Material things are such transient pleasures. Which one could possibly offer lasting happiness? The secret to living a joyful life is not...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Opportunity
First we dream of the destination, then we seek opportunities that will take us there. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Light It Up
Winter Solstice is the perfect day to appreciate season changes. We choose to consciously shift from the release of Autumn and spend the...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Release
There is something very beautiful about standing in recognition of our failings and lost dreams. Today is a perfect day to honor those...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 19, 20221 min read
It Could Be Worse
This looks like a moment from The Stain - a woman stranded on the road somewhere in Russia feeling philosophical about life. Perhaps she...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Motivation Mojo
Sometimes being a giant hunk of stubborn stone is exactly the medicine we need. This usually happens when we've gotten off track with our...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 16, 20221 min read
The Void
'Shouting into the void' in popular culture means no one cares. No one is listening. Ah, but perhaps the void grants the wish of people...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 10, 20221 min read
People Pleaser
Seeking self-worth in attention or praise from others is an addiction that can veer us far from our goals. True worth aligns with our...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Make Room
Whether it's new furniture, a career or loving relationship, creating space is the best way to invite what we desire into our lives. The...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Shine
Humans are just wires with dormant potential until we feel the power flow through us. Ask: Which switch should I flip today?...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Calm
Inner peace begins with intention. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace...
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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 19, 20221 min read
Releasing Fears
I remember being terrified to fly on a plane. Now I'm usually asleep before the plane takes off. I'd rather be rested when I arrive at my...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Poison Control
We can't always avoid being used, lied to, hurt, or cheated, but we can control our response. Every self-pitying thought is a sip of...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 6, 20221 min read
High Standards
Some people try to convince us that what they offer is the best we can get or that we don't deserve anything better. Either way,...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Mental Traps
Every thought that holds us back from pursuing our dreams is a trap. Counter the nervous inner voice that asks, "What if this crappy...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Appearances
Overcoming the urge to feel important by appearing "busy" all of the time is one of the ways we learn patience and act with purpose....
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Catherine Norton
Oct 3, 20221 min read
Symbolic Gestures
Have you ever thought about the cutting of a red ribbon when a new store opens? This ceremony is a symbolic gesture marking a moment in...
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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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