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Catherine Norton
Apr 71 min read
Eternal Moments
"I can't cut out the pieces of my heart that still love him and set them on fire," Cassandra reflects in Sergei 2.0, the second book in...
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Catherine Norton
Jan 211 min read
Faux Ami
In French class we learn the concept of the "faux ami" - an English word with a different meaning in French. A good example is 'blesser,'...
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Catherine Norton
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Love Breathes in Waves
Love breathes in waves. We feel excitement as one wave builds, and loss when it recedes. Chasing a falling wave is useless because waves...
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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 8, 20231 min read
One Smile at a Time
The world changes one smile at a time. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Faux Pas
The emotional price of making social errors is very humbling. And yet, humility is an important aspect of social skill. The anguish of...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Cognitive Curiosity
Some people have brains that are always hungry for new information. These cognitive curious types tend to see problems in unique ways and...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Alone
Only a tragic hero could feel alone in a world overstuffed with people. While it is 100% okay to feel this way, we should understand...
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Catherine Norton
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Harmonius Relationships
The best way to begin a harmonious relationship is to demonstrate respect and consideration from the start. This sets the stage for...
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Catherine Norton
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Fabulous Floof
This is Mishka, my Great Pyrenees with fabulous floof. Everyone wants to touch her incredibly soft and luscious fur. And yet, the harder...
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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
Sep 3, 20231 min read
A Peaceful Oasis
We begin by offering a peaceful oasis to a prospective partner. No expectation, no pressure. Only genuine curiosity and respect. There is...
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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
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 14, 20231 min read
Time Alone
Maybe we just needed some time to think things over. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #mentalhealth...
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Catherine Norton
May 28, 20231 min read
Lasting Love
Temporary people seek intimacy with bodies as if that is all we are. It's okay to say "slow down," and see how they respond. Respectful...
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Catherine Norton
May 16, 20231 min read
Good Relations
Genuinely liking someone the way they are right now breaks down the barriers to authentic connection. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Someone Special
May we all find the deep loving relationships we deserve. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 14, 20231 min read
One, or Two?
The art of good communication requires silencing our own assumptions to listen fully to what the other person has to say. Even an eye...
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Catherine Norton
Apr 2, 20231 min read
Gift of Peace
When we aren't actively cultivating peace within ourselves, we tend to forget what it means to others. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...
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