by Joel Walton | Apr 21, 2018 | General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
Albert Einstein shared an insightful metaphor about the nature of comparison. He said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Wow! What an awful way to live a life – constantly comparing yourself...
by Joel Walton | Apr 21, 2018 | General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
The 1980’s and 1990’s saw the rise of a movement that has impacted today’s culture and educational system – particularly for the generation who grew up during those decades. It was the self-esteem movement and it gained the backing of both lawmakers and business...
by Joel Walton | Mar 26, 2018 | Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, nevertheless you probably spend a significant amount of time dealing with it. It has effects on your thoughts, your feelings, and your desires. What am I talking about? FEAR. It’s the birthplace of stress and...
by Joel Walton | Feb 21, 2018 | Life Transitions, Resilience
Who are you? I don’t mean your name, your titles, your job or accomplishments, or even your failures? No, I mean your true identity. Who are you, really? What motivates you – Excites you – Fulfills you – Inspires you, or better yet, what controls...
by Joel Walton | Jan 23, 2018 | Family, General Interest, Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
How to put some boundaries on our boundaries
by Joel Walton | Dec 20, 2017 | Family, General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
Were your holidays spent shopping, eating treats, and indulging in other pleasures with the secret affirmation to yourself the new year and new goals are coming? Now that the holidays are over, have you set a New Year’s Resolution? Some goal you hope to attain during...
by Joel Walton | Dec 20, 2017 | Family, General Interest, Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
Facebook has done a great job of helping people stay in touch over long times and distances, and that’s terrific! I have a list of old navy buddies I’ve been able to keep in touch with as wall as distance relatives – So it’s nice to be about to...
by Joel Walton | Dec 20, 2017 | Counseling, General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
Hi. I’m Joel and I’m a firm believer in Jesus Christ! The introduction above is similar to that of many Celebrate Recovery introductions. Celebrate Recovery is a program I often recommend to people who are struggling with an assortment of issues and may be exactly...
by Joel Walton | Oct 20, 2017 | Family, General Interest, Resilience
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and turkeys everywhere are running for cover just as quickly as yams, cranberries, and stuffing are filling the grocery store shelves (I’m tempted to pause here out of sheer hunger). The only thing as popular about Thanksgiving...
by Joel Walton | Sep 26, 2017 | Life Transitions, Resilience
It’s been said; if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re probably not big enough. While that may be true, most of us are not so much afraid of dreaming, as we’re afraid of the results of failing big. As a counselor, I’ve seen how one of the biggest hurdles for many is...