#psychology 24/28

Catherine Norton

Oct 9, 20221 min read

Kindness

We seem to spend half our lives forgetting who we really are and the other half remembering. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 8, 20221 min read

Speak Up

Yes, it takes a lot of courage. But those who speak up about injustice, even to say, "I saw what you did," make a big difference. Why?...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 7, 20221 min read

Fly Higher

If we don't like the view from the ground level, we can fly higher. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 6, 20221 min read

Limitations

When we find ourselves following a rigid or narrow path, perhaps thinking it is the "only" way, we should remember we are not trains - we...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 5, 20221 min read

Advice From The Dying

I knew a man whose father was a brilliant but extremely quiet person who rarely spoke. The son waited for words of wisdom from his father...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 4, 20221 min read

Appearances

Overcoming the urge to feel important by appearing "busy" all of the time is one of the ways we learn patience and act with purpose....

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Catherine Norton

Oct 3, 20221 min read

Symbolic Gestures

Have you ever thought about the cutting of a red ribbon when a new store opens? This ceremony is a symbolic gesture marking a moment in...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 2, 20221 min read

Bullies

Bullies come back to haunt us in the form of negative self-talk. Perhaps we weren't able to defend ourselves in the past, but we can now...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 1, 20221 min read

Ups & Downs

If life is an amusement park, we arrived knowing dips would be a part of the ride. Change is coming. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 30, 20221 min read

Wild Thing

We don't need to be reckless to have a good time, but we should make an effort to enjoy life once in a while. Ask: Are my dancing shoes...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 29, 20221 min read

Priorities

Inner peace offers a retreat from the varied dramas, excitements and heartaches of the day. Peace is also a platform on which we build...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 27, 20221 min read

Keep On Truckin'

Be sure to head in the direction you want to go and travel light! #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 27, 20221 min read

Pause

When things are moving too fast, hit the pause button and breathe. Practice saying, "I need time to think this over." We should always...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Intention

The weeks of our lives often fly by without much thought. This Monday may feel like any other as we get ready for the usual grind. Do you...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 25, 20221 min read

Shine

When we declare, "This is who I am, draped in the multicolored spectacle of my true brilliance!," we make the path safe for others to...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 24, 20221 min read

Abandoned Places

Abandoned places evoke a certain kind of sentimentality, longing or curiosity. For a writer, an image can spark a spontaneous new story....

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Catherine Norton

Sep 23, 20221 min read

Deep Roots

When we stay firmly rooted, we can weather any storm. Grounding Exercise: Close your eyes and sit quietly with your feet flat on the...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 22, 20221 min read

Trumpets

After posting about the power of truth yesterday, I recalled the Old Testament story about ancient Israelites using trumpets to crumble...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 21, 20221 min read

Does This Resonate?

Truth is a vibration within the words that triggers a sudden recognition of something a person seems to have forgotten, but will never...

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Catherine Norton

Sep 20, 20221 min read

Practice

Enjoying what we are doing on the way to greatness is also tremendously helpful. Ask: What part of my life do I need to lighten up with...

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