Catherine Norton
Light Bearers
Darkness tries to convince us how powerful it is, but it cannot exist in the presence of light. Even without a lantern to guide us, we...
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Catherine Norton
- Sep 8
- 1 min
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
- Aug 23
- 1 min
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
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Say What?
The second question could be, "What is this person's motivation for insulting me?" When we interrupt our emotional reactions, we gain...
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Catherine Norton
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Downregulation
There will always be something to be upset about, and yet the comfort of calm is everpresent, too. We may wean ourselves from intense...
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Catherine Norton
- Jul 17
- 1 min
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
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Failure to Respond
When feeling provoked, remember: There is no need to get upset. Note the situation and postpone the feeling. Go about normal life....
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Catherine Norton
- May 22
- 1 min
Inspiration Rises
Inspiration rises from the calm space within. Pause, find the center, and breathe. Solutions come when they aren't being chased....
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Catherine Norton
- May 21
- 1 min
Peace
There is a point of peace within each of us that we return to with every prayer, mantra, conscious breath, mindful moment, meditation, or...
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Catherine Norton
- May 6
- 1 min
The Pace of Peace
When we can't do it all, we should focus on our priorities and bow out of everything else gracefully. Ask: Which obligations am I ready...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Rise Above
When someone tries to provoke us, we are presented with a choice in how to respond. A few years ago, someone I barely knew complained my...
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Catherine Norton
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Peace Pearls
A rich life has more pearls than empty spaces. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...
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Catherine Norton
- Mar 3
- 1 min
Influencers
Every single one of us has influence. We either add to the noise or create a peaceful space conducive to creativity and growth. This is a...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Return to Peace
No matter how upset we are or how many times we've lost our patience, we can return to peace. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 5
- 1 min
Enough
Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Better Relations
It's okay to set limits, decline invitations, and make our interests a priority. A feeling of resentment isn't anyone's "fault," only a...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Silent Support
I wrote this line last night in the (as yet, unnamed) fifth book in The Stain series for a situation where words of encouragement might...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Water Transformation
Today's challenge is to notice whenever water touches your hands. (Mindfulness) Clear the mind and focus on the sensation of the water on...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 31
- 1 min
As It Is
Nature is full of leaky pipes and little universes. Those are the niches of creation where life thrives. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Remember
Stress is an illusion created by those who have convinced us that we are something less than what we truly are. #ReadTheStain #writer...
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