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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

Feb 281 min read

A Precious Gift

The first step to breaking old patterns is to recognize a precious gift when it arrives. Like a second chance. People who appreciate...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 231 min read

Turn It Around

Once the initial shock wears off, we can turn it around and use the experience to empower ourselves. We build strength by overcoming...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 131 min read

A Friendly Wave

Say we have a crush on someone who drives a red car. It's likely we will start to see red cars everywhere - is that our crush? Omg! Now...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 111 min read

Unbreakable

"Broken" is a feeling that will pass, not an identity. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 31 min read

Eject Button

It's a shame life doesn't come with eject buttons to blast us out of bad situations. Fortunately, we always have the power to remove...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 281 min read

Refuge

There is no need to run from memories or be consumed with worry about the future when we can be here now. Pause. Look around. Breathe....

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Catherine Norton

Jan 251 min read

Clarity of Purpose

Take a fresh look at the situation: Do we need that door to open or can we simply go around? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology...

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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

Jan 171 min read

Stuff or Substance?

I once visited a mansion with a perfectly manicured lawn. The sprinkler system was running and there was a new Mercedes parked in the...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 161 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 131 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

Jan 121 min read

One Right Door

I'd rather knock on one right door than a thousand wrong ones, wouldn't you? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 101 min read

Already There

People tend to look forward to when they'll get to an island that represents a "better" time or event in the future. Sometimes we feel...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 91 min read

Principles in Action

This is a gentle reminder that ideas are passive without action. Practicing honesty builds trust in relationships. If "someone" should...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 81 min read

Get It Right

Too often we are running away from something (e.g., bad feelings) thinking we are running to something better. We believe we are thinking...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 51 min read

Common Ground

We know how hard it is to change each other's opinions, and yet we try anyway, right? Why not listen for the problem as the person sees...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 41 min read

Robust Health

Passion is the life force energy we bring to an active, engaged, robustly healthy life. Consider: Am I spending enough time doing what...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 31 min read

Turn Up the Heat

How often do we wait for someone else to get things started or for the time to be right before taking action? There is nothing wrong with...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 21 min read

Door of Possibility

Longing can appear in a dream of being in a certain situation or with someone in particular. Dreams indicate readiness and desire. A door...

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