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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...

Catherine Norton
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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Don't Hold Back
One must be relaxed enough to draw full breaths and release something beautiful without holding back. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

Catherine Norton
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Light Me Up
Stop looking in the mirror thinking about what's wrong and start doing all the crazy weird stuff you really love. Joy lights us up like...

Catherine Norton
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Joy Hides Everywhere
We just need to look for it. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #awareness #joy #happiness...

Catherine Norton
Dec 2, 20231 min read
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Divine Reciprocity
Welcome all gifts, great and small, with sincere appreciation and notice how quickly joy builds. Giving - compliments, token gifts, and...

Catherine Norton
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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One Smile at a Time
The world changes one smile at a time. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

Catherine Norton
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Allow the Wonder
Adults tend to be goal oriented and focus on end results for satisfaction. While this is adaptive, we often feel empty, like something is...

Catherine Norton
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Today
Ask: Is there something joy-related that I've been putting off? Today is a great day to take action. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

Catherine Norton
Oct 18, 20231 min read
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Two Sides
Mood depends heavily on which sides we focus on. Is it better to live in the moment and immerse ourselves in joy, or spend that precious...

Catherine Norton
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Be There
Being present in the moment is how we create time. No distractions, no regrets, no postponing joy. Life happens today. #ReadTheStain...

Catherine Norton
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Creative Freedom
So let's create as we please. Our joy does not depend on the opinions of those who don't hear our muse. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...

Catherine Norton
May 13, 20231 min read
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Side Effects
Is it because the joy of making a difference is more satisfying than the fleeting pleasures of other things? Or something else?...

Catherine Norton
May 4, 20231 min read
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Joy on the Way to More
Gratitude doesn't mean settling for less. It is appreciating things on the way to more. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Catherine Norton
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Leading with Joy
People who take care of themselves and feel good are more fun to spend time with. Ask: Am I leading with joy? #ReadTheStain #writer...

Catherine Norton
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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Presence Challenge
Today's presence challenge is to look up, make eye contact with others, and smile. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Catherine Norton
Feb 17, 20231 min read
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Satisfaction Niche
A certain amount of playful exploration is needed to find the right path, projects, and people who share our enthusiasm. That niche is...

Catherine Norton
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Enough
Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

Catherine Norton
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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Be More
When we are fully present while "doing" something, time slows and our quality of life improves. Today's challenge is to choose one...

Catherine Norton
Jan 29, 20231 min read
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Inner States
The world is not a separate thing "out there." We see a reflection of our inner state. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Catherine Norton
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Be Happy
Have you noticed that those who have the most aren't actually happy, but still cling to the idea that getting more will do the trick?...

Catherine Norton
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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