Catherine Norton
Choosing a Lighter Life
The easiest way to have a good day is to be thankful for it upon awakening. If we aren't happy with the situation we find ourselves in,...
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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 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 29, 20221 min read
The Mission
Have you ever felt this way? If yes, where are you in the process of remembering? I suspect the farther we stray from the mission, the...
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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 26, 20221 min read
Priorities
The love, joy, peace and connection we feel in each moment is the only wealth we ever have. Everything else is clutter. Moments are...
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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
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Rogue Joy
The sky was layered with the serious dark clouds of unsettled, ominous weather. And yet, this one cheerful white fluff seemed completely...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Human Nature
Whether throwing a party or building a team to work on a project, the most successful planners know a shared sense of Joy is what brings...
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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
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Wild Thing
We don't need to be reckless to have a good time, but we should make an effort to enjoy life once in a while. Ask: Are my dancing shoes...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Keep On Truckin'
Be sure to head in the direction you want to go and travel light! #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Practice
Enjoying what we are doing on the way to greatness is also tremendously helpful. Ask: What part of my life do I need to lighten up with...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Free Will
This is an honest question. But is it true? Consider the possibility that we have accepted an illusion of limited options and...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Life Is Art
Everything we release brings us closer to our true form. Ask: What one thing can I free myself of today? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Greatest Show On Earth
Today's challenge is to be more aware of our surroundings - to drink in the beauty, curiosity, and little splendors. Easy, right?...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 11, 20221 min read
Shine
There is an art to cultivating the light within ourselves that doesn't involve avoiding or denying the painful or upsetting parts. Simply...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 17, 20221 min read
Sea Level
When we say we feel "happy" today, is it the same as level we felt five, ten or twenty years ago? What changed? #ReadTheStain #writer...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 11, 20221 min read
Discarded Dreams
Do you have a discarded dream that deserves another chance? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Best Life
Years ago, someone whose life seemed like a dumpster fire at the time smiled broadly and told me they were living their "best life." I...
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