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
Jan 1, 20231 min read
New Chapter
Here's a writing tip that is useful for everyone. When we are not happy where our story is going, we can stop writing, skip ahead, and...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Your Move
Say we want to try something new but we tell ourselves, "I'm not ready, I will wait for awhile." And say behind that hesitancy is a fear...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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 28, 20221 min read
Heaven on Earth
Peace does not exist within moments of fear, suffering, anger, hatred and negativity. We choose peace by letting those go. What...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Secret Admirer
Do you have a secret admirer? Would you dress finer and walk more confidently if you knew that you did? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...
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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 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 24, 20221 min read
Nap Therapy
Whether we are physically tired or find certain people tiring, we need rest. How hard is it for you to say something like, "I have a...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 22, 20221 min read
You Are Worthy
When we feel anxiety in this competitive world, we should pause to remember the multitudes of miracles that brought us to this very...
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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 18, 20221 min read
Hold Light
The approach to the longest night of the year in the North can be very challenging. We may feel weighed down by memories of what we've...
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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 15, 20221 min read
Greatness
Experience is a teacher that shows us different sides of ourselves, but it doesn't change the fact that we are cosmic adventurers...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Deus Est In Machina
Most people go through life restlessly searching for perfection and finding nothing but flaws. And most people are unhappy because they...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Choose Wisely
When life gets hard, it is because we are being challenged to let go of whatever we had, were, or thought we needed. Calm acceptance of a...
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Catherine Norton
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Perception Deception
Sometimes we feel disappointed in a relationship and wonder how the other person "tricked" us into believing they were perfect. The...
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