Catherine Norton
Love Breathes in Waves
Love breathes in waves. We feel excitement as one wave builds, and loss when it recedes. Chasing a falling wave is useless because waves...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 15
- 1 min
Connection is Always Important
Patience grants us the peace to slow down to match the pace of others when the connection is important. Connection is always important....
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 8
- 1 min
One Smile at a Time
The world changes one smile at a time. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 5
- 1 min
Faux Pas
The emotional price of making social errors is very humbling. And yet, humility is an important aspect of social skill. The anguish of...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 4
- 1 min
Cognitive Curiosity
Some people have brains that are always hungry for new information. These cognitive curious types tend to see problems in unique ways and...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 3
- 1 min
Alone
Only a tragic hero could feel alone in a world overstuffed with people. While it is 100% okay to feel this way, we should understand...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 1
- 1 min
Harmonius Relationships
The best way to begin a harmonious relationship is to demonstrate respect and consideration from the start. This sets the stage for...
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Catherine Norton
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Fabulous Floof
This is Mishka, my Great Pyrenees with fabulous floof. Everyone wants to touch her incredibly soft and luscious fur. And yet, the harder...
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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
- Sep 3
- 1 min
A Peaceful Oasis
We begin by offering a peaceful oasis to a prospective partner. No expectation, no pressure. Only genuine curiosity and respect. There is...
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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
- Jun 25
- 1 min
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...
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Catherine Norton
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Time Alone
Maybe we just needed some time to think things over. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #mentalhealth...
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Catherine Norton
- May 28
- 1 min
Lasting Love
Temporary people seek intimacy with bodies as if that is all we are. It's okay to say "slow down," and see how they respond. Respectful...
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Catherine Norton
- May 16
- 1 min
Good Relations
Genuinely liking someone the way they are right now breaks down the barriers to authentic connection. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 19
- 1 min
Someone Special
May we all find the deep loving relationships we deserve. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 14
- 1 min
One, or Two?
The art of good communication requires silencing our own assumptions to listen fully to what the other person has to say. Even an eye...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Gift of Peace
When we aren't actively cultivating peace within ourselves, we tend to forget what it means to others. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 1
- 1 min
It's Your Move
Life would be easier if we knew everything, but isn't it more fun with a little mystery? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
- Mar 31
- 1 min
Halfway
We need to allow space for the other person to meet us halfway. If there is a genuine interest in the relationship, that effort will be...
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