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Connection
This is a really big question. What do you think? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

Catherine Norton
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Mind the Vibes
Today's mindfulness challenge is to pause before walking into a room and consider, "What effect will I have on the vibes?" #ReadTheStain...

Catherine Norton
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Shifting Patterns
Catastrophic thinking focuses on the worst possible outcome and leads us there. We can interrupt the process by consciously shifting our...

Catherine Norton
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Feel It
Whatever it is we are going through, we need to feel it fully to reach the other side. Trying to avoid feelings is a trap that keeps us...

Catherine Norton
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Heirlooms
Hopes, fears, assumptions, responses to trauma, self-imposed limitations, patterns of relating, patterns of abuse, addictions, religious...

Catherine Norton
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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Lightning Strikes
We are energetic beings. Longing sends out an impulse. When it finds a receptive connection, action happens. If we are longing for...

Catherine Norton
Jul 8, 20231 min read
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Kindred Spirits
"What do you mean you have sparks?" The old man asked in an accusing tone. "Well, it's when you light up on the inside when you see...

Catherine Norton
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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The Pause Button
Chances are you've been going through a lot and haven't had a chance to fully process what is happening. Perhaps some of the ways you've...

Catherine Norton
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Nutcracker
Ego loves the story of how we heroically endure great pain resisting the pressure to change. And yet, when the shell finally cracks, we...

Catherine Norton
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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Distractions
The distance to a goal shortens with focus. Ask: Is my goal important enough to say no to distractions? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

Catherine Norton
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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Compassion
We tend to think of compassion as kindness given to those who are lonely or hurting. Today's mindfulness challenge is to allow the...

Catherine Norton
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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The Power of Praise
"Hey, I see you are checking out my posts. Thank you. I am truly grateful for your support!" (This is 100% true, of course!) Aw, isn't it...

Catherine Norton
Jul 2, 20231 min read
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Skin Deep
Western culture reduces our focus to sexual desirability, but there is far more to attraction than physical beauty. Today's mindfulness...

Catherine Norton
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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Fingerprints
Isn't it interesting that fingerprints are so unique to each individual they can be used to identify us? And yet, everyone has fingers...

Catherine Norton
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Oops!
A. Why not try an ice cream sandwich instead? They aren't as top heavy and easier to carry around on that gorgeous beach. You did notice...

Catherine Norton
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Fruits of Creativity
Some people do not tolerate boredom well and are in constant need of entertainment and distractions. Others let the seeds of thoughts...

Catherine Norton
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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Anticipation
A certain amount of time is needed for things to develop. Why not get some rest before the big moment arrives? #ReadTheStain #writer...

Catherine Norton
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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Am I the Listener?
"Am I the thoughts or the one who listens to them?" We can't question thoughts until we identify as the listener. That is the moment our...

Catherine Norton
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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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...

Catherine Norton
Jun 25, 20231 min read
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The Original Seed
Isn't it wonderful how we can plant one seed in our garden, watch it sprout, become a mature plant, and bloom? Then the bees arrive and...

Catherine Norton
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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