#mindfulness 10/20

Catherine Norton

Jul 14, 20231 min read

Connection

This is a really big question. What do you think? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Mind the Vibes

Today's mindfulness challenge is to pause before walking into a room and consider, "What effect will I have on the vibes?" #ReadTheStain...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 12, 20231 min read

Shifting Patterns

Catastrophic thinking focuses on the worst possible outcome and leads us there. We can interrupt the process by consciously shifting our...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 11, 20231 min read

Feel It

Whatever it is we are going through, we need to feel it fully to reach the other side. Trying to avoid feelings is a trap that keeps us...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Heirlooms

Hopes, fears, assumptions, responses to trauma, self-imposed limitations, patterns of relating, patterns of abuse, addictions, religious...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 8, 20231 min read

Lightning Strikes

We are energetic beings. Longing sends out an impulse. When it finds a receptive connection, action happens. If we are longing for...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 6, 20231 min read

Kindred Spirits

"What do you mean you have sparks?" The old man asked in an accusing tone. "Well, it's when you light up on the inside when you see...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 6, 20231 min read

The Pause Button

Chances are you've been going through a lot and haven't had a chance to fully process what is happening. Perhaps some of the ways you've...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 5, 20231 min read

Nutcracker

Ego loves the story of how we heroically endure great pain resisting the pressure to change. And yet, when the shell finally cracks, we...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 4, 20231 min read

Distractions

The distance to a goal shortens with focus. Ask: Is my goal important enough to say no to distractions? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Compassion

We tend to think of compassion as kindness given to those who are lonely or hurting. Today's mindfulness challenge is to allow the...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 2, 20231 min read

The Power of Praise

"Hey, I see you are checking out my posts. Thank you. I am truly grateful for your support!" (This is 100% true, of course!) Aw, isn't it...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 1, 20231 min read

Skin Deep

Western culture reduces our focus to sexual desirability, but there is far more to attraction than physical beauty. Today's mindfulness...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 30, 20231 min read

Fingerprints

Isn't it interesting that fingerprints are so unique to each individual they can be used to identify us? And yet, everyone has fingers...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 29, 20231 min read

Oops!

A. Why not try an ice cream sandwich instead? They aren't as top heavy and easier to carry around on that gorgeous beach. You did notice...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 28, 20231 min read

Fruits of Creativity

Some people do not tolerate boredom well and are in constant need of entertainment and distractions. Others let the seeds of thoughts...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 27, 20231 min read

Anticipation

A certain amount of time is needed for things to develop. Why not get some rest before the big moment arrives? #ReadTheStain #writer...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 26, 20231 min read

Am I the Listener?

"Am I the thoughts or the one who listens to them?" We can't question thoughts until we identify as the listener. That is the moment our...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 25, 20231 min read

Unsorted Junk

We know we will have a better chance at a fresh start when we take time to pare down possessions and pack treasures before a move. To...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 24, 20231 min read

The Original Seed

Isn't it wonderful how we can plant one seed in our garden, watch it sprout, become a mature plant, and bloom? Then the bees arrive and...

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