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Catherine Norton
Jan 171 min read
Stuff or Substance?
I once visited a mansion with a perfectly manicured lawn. The sprinkler system was running and there was a new Mercedes parked in the...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Don't Hold Back
One must be relaxed enough to draw full breaths and release something beautiful without holding back. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Light Me Up
Stop looking in the mirror thinking about what's wrong and start doing all the crazy weird stuff you really love. Joy lights us up like...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Joy Hides Everywhere
We just need to look for it. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #awareness #joy #happiness...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Divine Reciprocity
Welcome all gifts, great and small, with sincere appreciation and notice how quickly joy builds. Giving - compliments, token gifts, and...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 8, 20231 min read
One Smile at a Time
The world changes one smile at a time. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Allow the Wonder
Adults tend to be goal oriented and focus on end results for satisfaction. While this is adaptive, we often feel empty, like something is...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Today
Ask: Is there something joy-related that I've been putting off? Today is a great day to take action. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Two Sides
Mood depends heavily on which sides we focus on. Is it better to live in the moment and immerse ourselves in joy, or spend that precious...
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Catherine Norton
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Be There
Being present in the moment is how we create time. No distractions, no regrets, no postponing joy. Life happens today. #ReadTheStain...
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Catherine Norton
May 13, 20231 min read
Creative Freedom
So let's create as we please. Our joy does not depend on the opinions of those who don't hear our muse. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
May 4, 20231 min read
Side Effects
Is it because the joy of making a difference is more satisfying than the fleeting pleasures of other things? Or something else?...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Joy on the Way to More
Gratitude doesn't mean settling for less. It is appreciating things on the way to more. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Leading with Joy
People who take care of themselves and feel good are more fun to spend time with. Ask: Am I leading with joy? #ReadTheStain #writer...
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Catherine Norton
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Presence Challenge
Today's presence challenge is to look up, make eye contact with others, and smile. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Satisfaction Niche
A certain amount of playful exploration is needed to find the right path, projects, and people who share our enthusiasm. That niche is...
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Catherine Norton
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Enough
Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Be More
When we are fully present while "doing" something, time slows and our quality of life improves. Today's challenge is to choose one...
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Catherine Norton
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Inner States
The world is not a separate thing "out there." We see a reflection of our inner state. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Be Happy
Have you noticed that those who have the most aren't actually happy, but still cling to the idea that getting more will do the trick?...
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