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The Pearl
Oh, I know how unpleasant it is to be pushed to start over. But aren't you glad you aren't still working at your first job and no longer...

Catherine Norton
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Do Your Thing
The wild, wonderful, little joy you have? Go ahead and enjoy it! #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality ...

Catherine Norton
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Words
And why are they important to remember again now? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

Catherine Norton
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Hard Lessons
I suspect the secret to a happy life is recognizing how difficult situations show us how strong we are. One person can be far more scared...

Catherine Norton
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Worthy Challenges
Exhaustion is a sign we are on the verge of a breakthrough. Keep going! #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

Catherine Norton
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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All Kinds of Clutter
We move on by moving old stuff out. Whether there are physical reminders of someone we'd rather forget or emotional clutter of resentment...

Catherine Norton
Jul 17, 20221 min read
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Aim High
If you were selling your car and someone offered half the listing price, it would be crazy to accept such a low offer, right? And yet, we...

Catherine Norton
Jul 16, 20221 min read
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The Empty
This is a good question to sit with. #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Catherine Norton
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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Let's Play
To play, we listen. Give yourself +5 points every time you hear unsolicited advice. Add +5 more points for understanding the worry of the...

Catherine Norton
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Peace
Most of us know what causes our anxiety. Ask: What gives me peace? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Catherine Norton
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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Never Alone
"Alone" is a concept our egos use to make our stories feel more dramatic. We are never truly alone. It's not just the echoes of ancestors...

Catherine Norton
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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Grace
Something beautiful happens when we relax our need to control everything (anxiety-driven outward flow of energy), pause and open to...

Catherine Norton
Jul 11, 20221 min read
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Hope
Mood follows attention. Let's experiment. Instead of focusing on all that is wrong, let's challenge ourselves to zoom in on what gives us...

Catherine Norton
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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Priorities
I know a few people who love their jobs and get to work early every day. Most of us speed trying to spend as little time "on the job" as...

Catherine Norton
Jul 9, 20221 min read
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Helplessness & Dependency
This observation is from a conversation with a friend whose husband acts like he would starve to death unless she drops what she is doing...

Catherine Norton
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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Let's Play!
Ask for a message, and then tune the radio to your favorite station that plays music with words. Classic rock works well, but let your...

Catherine Norton
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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Infinite Opportunities
Here's a math secret. Whenever we leave behind one thing that isn't right for us, a door opens to an infinite number of new...

Catherine Norton
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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Be Brave
Do you suppose that's why they want us to be nervous and second-guess ourselves? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media...

Catherine Norton
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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The Gift of Insomnia
Insomnia tells us our energy is being wasted on things beyond our control. Whether it's a disappointing love affair, toxic work...

Catherine Norton
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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Listen
That's where inspiration comes from. #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Catherine Norton
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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