Frank Walker
Doing good.
Let us not grow weary of doing good… Galatians 6:9 Good is something we all should persue. Good should be at the center of all we do. Is it good? Do the good. Don’t grow weary of good. …
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Creativity…
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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The real test…
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere. Bar…
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Sitting in the shade…
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett I had a friend who said, ” You know it would be a lot cooler on this side of the hous…
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Curious…
Only the curious have something to find. Sean Watkins You need to be more curious. You need to do more research. You need to ask more questions. You need to know more stuff. Because curiousity lead…
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A small act…
A small act is worth a million thoughts. Ai Weiwei We all have great ideas. We all have the answers to the problems. The problem is it’s all in our mind. The thoughts we have and the answers …
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How are you doing?
Take a personal self-assessment. Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check …
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The smallest deed…
The smallest deed is better than the grandest intention. Anonymous I could have. I should have. I would have. I had great big plans but… Do it. Do it now. So what if it isn’t perfect. B…
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There…
“Wherever you are, make sure you’re there.” DAN SULLIVAN Please agree with me. We live a world of far too many distractions. That thing we carry around in our pockets is the perfect example of tho…
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Nothing…
Nothing seems impossible in spring, you know. L.M. Montgomery Yes, I know it’s spring and your’e about to say so what. Another day, another year another spring. No big deal. But the big…
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Spring…
“Spring is nature’s way of saying,”Let’s party”” Robin Williams Take the time to enjoy the new season. Get outside. Open the windows let the light in. Spring cle…
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Happiness 1…
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Happiness 3
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Happily, ever after…
It’s only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis. Margaret Wander Bonanno Day by day, step by step. That is all it is and all it takes to be happy. Some days aren’t h…
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Spring…
” An optimist is the human personification of spring”. Susan Bissonette So it’s a change in the season. Spring is here. Winter is behind us and new is here. Where is your head at …
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Spring
” Flowers always make people better, happier, and more hopeful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” Luther Burbank Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the ce…
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Happiness 2
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Happy Easter
He is not here, but He has risen… Luke 24:6 Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.co…
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Married People are Happier…
Married people are happier than single adults: survey April Rubin Money can’t buy happiness, the old adage says. But maybe combining it with marriage can help. Why it matters: …
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Essentials 4
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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We are all weird…
We are all weird, and that’s okay. Seth Godin Yes, we are all weird. Our little quirks, and habits make us weird. But it is okay to be wierd. To be wierd is to be who you are. If you can accept you…
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The Heart…
Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold. Zelda Fitzgerald The love you have for your spouse should be limitless. There should be no bounds. There should be no, “…
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Essentials 3
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Face your fears..
Turn face your fears and roar! Shelly Klamm Many of our fears are in our head. Things we think that are all not necessarily true. We tend to go straight to the negative and assume there is somethin…
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Spring!!!
Happy Spring! Today is the first day of the new season. Soon it will be warmer. Soon it will be a time to change. Change your clothes, change you outlook and change you attitude. What are your plan…
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Decisions…
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt Too many times …
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Essentials 2
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Misery and Happiness…
The difference between misery and happiness depends on what we do with our attention. Sharon Salzberg What is your attention on? Giving a dog a bath can cause misery for you and the dog. However th…
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Joy
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri J.M. Nouwen The world thrives on negativity. Swim against this negative tide. Seek moments of joy. Re…
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Essentials…
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Problem or Situation
Is it a problem or a situation? Problems, by definition, have solutions. You might not like the cost of the solution, the trade-offs it leads to, or the time and effort it takes, but problems have …
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Frogs…
If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first. Mark Twain Do t…
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Dealing with winter…
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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To Late…
‘Tis never too late to be wise. Daniel Defoe One of my desires is for wisdom. Wisdom comes withage, it comes with learning and it comes with seeking after truth. There is to much stuff floati…
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February 18th
Gold’s Gym Identifies February 18th As The “Fitness Cliff”… The Day When New Year’s Resolutions Die Leading Authority on Health and Fitness Teams Up with National Fitn…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day There is only one day a year set aside for love and lovers. Yes, it is all commercial. Yes, it’s a little corny. But it’s the only day set aside for this lov…
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Do something sweet…
Do something sweet. Get your spouse a donut. Get your spouse their favorite drink. Do something out of the ordinary. Do it just for them. They need to know they are special. They need to know you c…
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It’s About the Giver Not the Gift…
Valentine’s Day is coming, and everyone is on alert. Hey, guys and ladies, it isn’t the gift but the gift giver that is important. It isn’t the restaurant that makes the place romantic,…
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Soften Your Hard Heart this Valentine’s Day
Posted by: Frank Walker LMFT | February 7, 2024 Soften Your Hard Heart this Valentine’s Day It’s that time of year again. This hardness of our hearts has caused us to have generations of children divorce where they do not know the true Biblical love of a man for a woman. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage Minute” @ Frank Walker LMFT http//youtube.com/c/FrankWalkerLMFT Frank has written several books that are available @ http://www.blurb.com/user/store/frankjwalker Frank is an artist with 31 years of teaching experience.
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Guys Valentine’s Day is Coming!!!
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day is on us, and we must think fast. I am mostly talking to the guys here as you women seem to have this gift giving thing in the bag. Guys have a to…
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Instant Positivity…
The Secret to Instant Positivity Written by Michael Matthews Decades of psychological research has demonstrated that we construct our worldview based on what we pay attention to, not what is. …
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Sleep divorce…
What are your thoughts? Leave a comment. Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com an…
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Opportunities…
Uncertainity can be an opportunity. Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and che…
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Two ways…
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein It’s january and all the frenzy of the holidays…
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The Orange Peel Test.
The orange peel test. Could you pass? Can your spouse pass? Take some time look at your relationship and makeadjustments where you need them. It might just be an attitude change. Frank J Walker LMF…
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Love, Sex…
Having sex vs. making love Having sex as apposed to making love. Sometimes it’s both. Sometimes it’s one or the other. When married couples are willing and in tune with each other intim…
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See Rightly…
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I hope you love your spouse. Then you will undersatnd. If someone asked you w…
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Every Thirty Seconds…
Did you know that a divorce happens every 36 seconds? This means nearly three divorces occur within the time another couple will recite their wedding vows (two minutes). Family Life Frank J Walker …
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A Happy Life…
A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships. Helen Keller Hardships are part of life. So, what are you doing to overcome those hardships? What’s the plan? What t…
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Orange Peel Test
So what are your thoughts? Can your spouse pass? Can you pass? Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkerth…
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Forever…
“Forever – is composed of Nows.”- Emily Dickinson We seem to be waiting for the right moment, the perfect timing and the right conditions. There are very few times went it is the right time. The ri…
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Long range forecast…
The long-range forecast keeps shifting Exactly. That’s why it’s a forecast, not an accurate account of what’s going to happen in the future. This seems axiomatic, but our desire for certainty keeps…
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Today.
Today is the day. I know everyone is pretty much against New Year’s resolutions. For any number of reasons. Probably the bigest is we just don’t follow though. We don’t do, finish…
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2024
2024 It’s here. It’s the new year. So, what’s the plan? What is going to happen this year? Things are going to change. Be the change. Things are going to happen. Make them happen.…
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More New Year’s Suggestions…
Sleep more. Yes, you know you need more sleep. Go to bed earlier. Have a bedtime plan. Turn off the media stuff. 2. Drink 8 glasses of water. Yes, you need to be hydrated. 3. Breath more and better…
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New Year’s Suggestions…
My ideas for New Years resolutions; • Eat a good breakfast; get fuel in your tank each morning. • Drink more water. 8 glasses a day. • &nb…
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The Perfect Condition…
The perfect conditions Somewhere, there is the ideal soil for growing mangoes. Or the best possible wave for surfing. Or the most romantic sunset for a proposal. But it’s not right here and it’s no…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas. To make this day Merry remember it isn’t about the gifts under the tree. The Merry part of Christmas comes from your head and your heart. You make a decision in your head to …
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Life/Love
If you’re lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it. John Irving A lot of times luck doesn’t have anything to do with it. But the big issue is if yo…
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Your Christmas Story.
What is your Christmas story? How has this Christmas season changed you? Are you changed by it? How can you share and be part of the love of God as shown through the story of a babe in a manger? …
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Holidays six…
The Holidays are here. Yes, they are. The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fast appr…
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Reduce Family Holiday Stress
How to Reduce Family Tension During the Holidays Look for ways to do something nice. Give compliments. Finding the “good” goes a long way to making the holiday special. If you have holi…
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Honor Christmas…
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. Charles Dickens Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his…
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Holidays Five…
The Holidays are here. The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fast approach. Invest in…
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Holidays four…
The Holidays. The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fast approach. The kids won’t die…
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Holidays three…
Yikes, the Holidays are here. Yes, they are! The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fa…
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The Holidays in Focus
Get things in focus by having a plan, a schedule and some time to relax and reflect. The holidays are going to happen with or without you. So, take control of your holidays. Make the choice to en…
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Holidays two…
Yikes, yes the Holidays are almost here. The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fast a…
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Holidays…
Yikes, the Holidays are almost here. The Holidays can be wonderful and/or can be overwhelming. Get a handle on them before they handle you. Here are some early bird hints as the Holidays fast appro…
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8th Day Love, part two…
8th Day Love. Here are a few tips to help you to become an eighth day lover. Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and Christmas are not a get out of jail card. If you have ignored your true love or family th…
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A Conspiracy of Love
Christmas is a conspiracy. It forces you out of the normal stuff, the day-to-day grind and makes you take a step back. Now you have the choice. You can become part of the joy of the season or not. …
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Love is…
Love is worth the cost. Love costs a lot. You pay with your heart, soul, and your wallet. Love takes time, energy, sweat and tears. Love takes time, patience, compromise and understanding. Love is …
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S.A.D. 3
Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a type of depression that happens during a certain season of the year—most often fall and winter. There is no clear cause of SAD. Less sunlight and shorter …
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S.A.D. 2
Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a type of depression that happens during a certain season of the year—most often fall and winter. There is no clear cause of SAD. Less sunlight and shorter …
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S.A.D. 1
Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a type of depression that happens during a certain season of the year—most often fall and winter. There is no clear cause of SAD. Less sunlight and shorter …
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Give Thanks…
Take some time on Thanksgiving Day to do some thanking and even a little giving. Take some time and think about the year that has passed. The good, the bad and the in between things that happened t…
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Possibilities…
“We are infinite beings with infinite possibilities.”- Bernard Harris The possibilities are endless. We are only limited by our lack of imagination, prejudices, and our negative thoughts. Much of t…
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Thanksgiving and thanks…
Happy Thanksgiving. Make a list of what you are thankful for. What good stuff has happened to you this year? What blessings have happened? Write them down. Tell somebody. Can’t think of anyth…
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A Thanksgiving Reminder…
Thanksgiving Here is a thought or two for Thanksgiving Day. It’s not about the turkey. It’s not about the stuffing. It’s not about the green bean casserole. It’s not about c…
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Tomorrow…
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” L.M. Montgomery It’s funny how that one mistake, that one misstep carries so much weigh…
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Hold fast…
Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Langston Hughes I am afraid that we don’t have enough dreamers. We have become spectators. Watchers, voye…
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Happy vs Content
Happy vs Content. Happiness is hard to maintain. Content would be an easier way to get by. Be content first. Happiness will come with contentment. Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired mar…
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Things you do…
“You will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”- H. Jackson Brown Jr. No matter how old you are you need to know time is running out. Do the stuff you …
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Dance…
Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Martha Graham Or write, or paint, or sculpt, or sing, or make. Just get up and do it. Do it now. Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a …
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It is not things…
‘It is not things themselves that trouble people, but their opinions about things.’– Epictetus, second century CE What seems to get us into so much trouble is our opinions about things. Our oppinio…
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Suffering…
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. Helen Keller Where did the rule book of life say that there wouldn’t be hassles? There are hassles, troubles,…
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Autumn…
October had tremendous possibility. The summer’s oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles. S…
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Autumn is wise…
By now you are back into the “schedule”. School, soccer, football, the job, all are part of the rhythm of your life now. Sometimes the schedule can be a blessing as it gives your life a…
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Hopeful…
“We can choose to be hopeful, try and possibly fail or not be hopeful, give up and definitely fail.”- David Hogg I have said this before as a therapist I am in the hope game. In fact, in some insta…
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Don’t let…
Don’t let the darkness within you. We live in troubling times. But has there ever been a time when things weren’t troubling? With all that seems so negative we have a chioce. The choice…
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Autumnal Face…
Frank J Walker LMFT-retired Frank is a retired marriage counselor living on the central coast. Check out all his blogposts at walkertherapy.wordpress.com and check his YouTube channel “A Marriage M…
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Your words…
Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. Rumi Where did we get this idea that yelling wins the battle? Somehow, we think that we can outshout our way to winning an a…
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