Catherine Norton
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
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
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Tragic Hero
Some of us believe we must suffer and do it alone because no one cares or wants to help. Guess what? That's just Ego playing the tragic...
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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 9, 20231 min read
Sweet Time Together
A date is an invitation to spend time doing something fun together. There should not be an expectation of a kiss or anything else....
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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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