by Joel Walton | Sep 24, 2018 | Book Reviews
If a friend were to lie to us, we’d feel betrayed, hurt, and upset. We’d wonder why they felt the need to deceive us and the friendship would be damaged. If this is the case, then why do we then lies to ourselves? And even worse, why do we believe it? In her follow up...
by Joel Walton | Sep 22, 2018 | Relationship, Resilience
Hollywood has given us some fairly famous breakups: Angelina and Brad, Sonny and Cher. And when it comes to breakups, you’ve probably heard the line (or were the one to deliver it), “It’s not you. It’s me.” But sometimes that’s just not true. Sometimes it’s not you...
by Joel Walton | Sep 22, 2018 | Family, General Interest
As parents, we’ve sat through countless Disney and superhero movies. Every plot plays out the same. Villain bullies and preys on protagonist. Protagonist is just about to give up or be defeated when their inner gift/strength/courage finally bursts through, empowering...
by Joel Walton | Aug 27, 2018 | Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
If you were alive during the Top Gun era, you can probably sing every word to The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling.” No judgment and no shame – I’d sing right along with you…and Goose and Maverick, if I could only carry a tune! But losing...
by Joel Walton | Aug 27, 2018 | Life Transitions, Relationship, Resilience
Muhammad Ali couldn’t deliver a right hook quite like the gut-punch you just received. Whether you suspected it or were completely in the dark about it, finding out your spouse has had an affair is a devastating blow. While I don’t have a crystal ball to say exactly...
