Category Archives: Growth

A Long Time

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Suzanne

It’s been awhile.  Seems I say that every time I get on here now.  I am so happy with this new format.  It is so much more user friendly for my tablet. I’m sitting in that old familiar place.  You … Continue reading →

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Curtain Call

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Suzanne

I no longer need your affection to get me through the day. I’ve written a brand new script now it’s time to put on the play. copyright Suzanne Norton 2017

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The Good Life

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Suzanne

I have a good life. With plenty of books on my shelf. Lots of friends. And I feel like writing again. I have a livelihood teaching yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong. I go dancing every weekend with buddies I met through … Continue reading →

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Can’t Hide

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Suzanne

When they tell me I’m beautiful,             I think they can see my soul. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

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Becoming

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Suzanne

I don’t just write for me anymore, I write for you as well.  I used to write because it was a natural part of my existence.  It was for me alone.  Things like stream of consciousness and essays on topics … Continue reading →

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See You at the Beach!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Suzanne

Hi!  I am here in Boston staying with my friend and continuing to grow and develop and see my unskilled tendencies towards control.  To see all that I am working on.  Patience, non-complaining mindset, connecting with “I-don’t-know-mind”. So I sit … Continue reading →

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Reconstruction

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Suzanne

It take s a long time to become a new being. Changing Inside, and out. Reprogramming the mind. Retraining the body. All the while, the heart remains the same. Tender. And filled with Love. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Out of Hiding

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Suzanne

I was taught to be modest, or maybe it was meek. Things like, “If you don’t have anything nice to say…..” and “turn the other cheek.” I am no longer playing by those rules. Trying to be that nice little … Continue reading →

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Her Eyes

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Suzanne

I could see the sadness in her eyes, As she struggled to put together the pieces of the puzzle, she called her life. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Shine

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Suzanne

She said I sparkled.  Like a copper penny. Marilyn was larger than life.  Wrote amazing poetry in king size sketch books, and spoke her words with great passion.  I looked up to her.  She was an elder with the Cherokee … Continue reading →

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