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Catherine Norton

Jan 16, 20241 min read

Refuge of Love

Imagine coming home to a supportive relationship with someone who not only accepts and appreciates you for who you truly are, but...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Intimate Presence

When are fully relaxed, open, trusting, and accepting of each other, we are in a state of intimate presence. This is one of the most...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 27, 20231 min read

Time to Fly

We don't need it where we're going! #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #freedom #peace...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Reflection

Pausing to reflect offers a measure of peace. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #reflection...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Control Freak

When we release the need to criticize others, we free ourselves as well. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 10, 20231 min read

Shifting Winds

We don't get upset if the wind blows this way or that way. We tend to enjoy the everchanging nature of shifting winds. So why do we get...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 28, 20231 min read

Connection

Beyond all of the languages, writing, words, and thoughts is connection. Connection is the quiet we encounter in meditation, the...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 16, 20231 min read

A Little Mystery

We don't have to compare, compete, or show off. Sometimes the best way to "win" is to smile and say nothing at all. #ReadTheStain #writer...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Connection is Always Important

Patience grants us the peace to slow down to match the pace of others when the connection is important. Connection is always important....

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Catherine Norton

Nov 13, 20231 min read

Prevention

Ask: What are the top three sources of pressure in my life today? Awareness and prevention may be all that is needed to prevent an...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 7, 20231 min read

Stating the Obvious

Because stating the obvious is unnecessary. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Practice Compassion

Everyone has a story we don't know and reasons why they act the way they do. Perhaps if we knew everything they'd ever thought, felt, and...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 5, 20231 min read

The Best Gift

Have you ever really wanted something, then looked back later and realized you were spared a load of misery because you didn't get it?...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 23, 20231 min read

Channel of Peace

The greatest gift we can give is peace. Giving peace, by maintaining soothing spaces or listening without judgment, allows the channel of...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 8, 20231 min read

The Ready Cup

Time is limited by anxiety, which always tells us we have to rush to get our needs met. Counter this tendency with the expansion within...

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Catherine Norton

Aug 25, 20231 min read

Deepen

Life is like a chisel chipping away at our egos. The faster we surrender our righteous indignation in those, "How dare this happen to...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 29, 20231 min read

Downregulation

There will always be something to be upset about, and yet the comfort of calm is everpresent, too. We may wean ourselves from intense...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 17, 20231 min read

Thoughtful Language

Thoughtful language creates a feeling of calm within us and improves our relations with others. Today's mindfulness challenge is to pay...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 16, 20231 min read

Nonjudgement Coyote

The tendency to judge others offers an opportunity to understand ourselves better. Today's mindfulness challenge is pay attention for...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 6, 20231 min read

Presence

This is the house peace lives in. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #mentalhealth #presence #peace...

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