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Catherine Norton
Sep 1, 20231 min read
A Life of Integrity
No matter how bad things seem to get out there, we always have the choice to be our best - to be someone we believe in. That's the...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Know-It-All
Fact: People who think they know everything are boring conversationalists. Today's mindfulness challenge is to catch ourselves in one of...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 28, 20231 min read
Second Chances
I imagine close calls with death have happened to nearly everyone. And yet, here we area, still defying the odds. Perhaps we were spared...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 27, 20231 min read
Strong Personality
Someone once told me I have a "strong personality" because I spoke up about about a harmful situation. I'm sure this was intended as an...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 26, 20231 min read
Rain
Soak it in deep. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #presence #love #passion #romance...
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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
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Mystery & Longing
Curiosity is the part of attraction that makes us lean in, eager to learn more. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 23, 20231 min read
The Chase
Fact: The stress of being pursued triggers a flight response. The more intense the chase, the faster they will run. Why not extend a...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Art and Allegory
What does this mean to you? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #presence #projective #art...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Self-reliance
Seeking guidance and working through solutions ourselves is empowering. We grow more confident with each challenge we overcome....
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Catherine Norton
Aug 20, 20231 min read
More Time
When we rush, our focus is on an imagined destination, bypassing the now. Since the future doesn't exist, this time is lost inside of a...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 16, 20231 min read
The Light of Courage
Darkness is not the problem. The things hoping to remain unseen cause us harm. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Say What?
The second question could be, "What is this person's motivation for insulting me?" When we interrupt our emotional reactions, we gain...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 10, 20231 min read
Calm Presence
Simply being with someone going through a tough time is enough to make a big difference. Calm presence is very supportive. #ReadTheStain...
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Catherine Norton
Aug 7, 20231 min read
One Small Change
We autopilot through most of our lives, relying on routines and automatic assumptions about life and the world we live in to save energy....
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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
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Dress Rehearsal
First consider, "Who am I trying to impress (or please)?" This is our audience. Then ask, "Is it worth it?" #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...
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Catherine Norton
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Anywhere Else
There are those who commit to living a mindful life in the here and now and those who would rather be anywhere else. The present moment...
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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 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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