Ignore The Gnawers

Posted February 22, 2012 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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It’s a part of life … people want things from us.  Sometimes they want more than we can give, and they keep working at us until we capitulate.

Joyful Springers ignore the gnawers.  They don’t let others talk them into doing something that doesn’t feel right, even if others try to pile on the guilt.

You can never truly help another person from a posture of “have to.”  Guilt avoidance doesn’t create the kind of positive energy required for genuine caring.  But when you give from your fullness, from your true desire to help, you have the power to change lives.  Don’t dilute that power by letting others nag you into things you don’t want to do.

[Zoey and Nana are back.  As you can see, Nana does her best to ignore her gnawing foster buddy. icon smile Ignore The Gnawers ]

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Insinuate Yourself

Posted February 20, 2012 By Ande and has 1 comment.

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Most people have dreams that believe are unachievable;  they can only stand back and long for what they want from afar.

Joyful Springers insinuate themselves.  They find a way to feel, right now, as if their dream is reality.  By doing that, they put themselves in a mindset that gives them the guidance they need to turn that make-believe into actuality.

What do you want?  As long as you feel like you don’t have it, you’ll hold yourself apart from it.  Get into your dream by closing in on it in your imagination … then watch it come to life for real.

[Butch and Jeter are back.  Butch may have wanted to take a nap, but Jeter was working on his insinuation skills.  Judging from that sweet posture and look, I'd say he's a master of it already. icon smile Insinuate Yourself ]

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Levitate

Posted February 18, 2012 By Ande and has 6 comments.

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Gravity may hold us down, but nothing else has to.

Joyful Springers levitate.  They rise up in defiance of anything that wants to keep them pinned.

No matter what obstacles seem to be pressing on you, you can float above them.  Aim for solutions and the success you want to achieve by doggedly keeping your sights on what you want instead of any “facts” about why you can’t get it.

[Ducky wanted the stick her daddy had so much that she shot straight up in the air to get it. icon smile Levitate ]

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Be Alert To The Mystical

Posted February 16, 2012 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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We live in a physical world, and it’s easy to get so caught up in it that we forget that it is just a tiny fraction of reality.  True reality, the reality that encompasses everything, is an unseen one, an intelligence that connects all things.

Joyful Springers are alert to the mystical.  When life feels overwhelming or difficult, they remind themselves that under the physical circumstances is spiritual meaning that can lead them through the tough times to better ones.

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t real.  The power that created worlds flows through you and around you.  When you’re aware of it, you will find far more joy and beauty in your life.

[Ritz is back. Just before this photo, Ritz had her stitches removed and was released from vet care after a major surgery.  Her momma, Joan Howe, who took this magical shot, stopped on the way home to give Ritz a few minutes of freedom.  Doesn't it look like Ritz is surrounded by Divine Light? icon smile Be Alert To The Mystical ]

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Put Up Heart Antennae

Posted February 14, 2012 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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Why does falling in love feel so good?  Because when we first fall in love, we send and receive with our hearts.

Joyful Springers put up heart antennae.  They set their frequency to love, which means they look with love and hear with love and speak with love.

If you want to feel the joy of first love all the time, tune into it.  Aim your attention at what you appreciate about others and about yourself.  Process everything through this intention, and you’ll put out and pull in love with ease.

[Sweet Pea and Poppy are back. Their momma, Denise, said her Valentine's portrait didn't go quite as planned because Sweet Pea and Poppy "want to play, not to sit around posing."  I'd say it turned out great anyway.  Aren't they cute valentines? icon smile Put Up Heart Antennae ]

Happy Valentine’s Day and Ducky kisses to you and yours!

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Keep Your Lead In Flurries

Posted February 11, 2012 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Life can get pretty chaotic.  Sometimes it can feel like we’re tiny flakes in a raging blizzard of responsibilities and decisions.

Joyful Springers keep their lead in flurries.  They know that when they remember who they are and what they stand for, they will always find their way.

When your life seems like it’s in a white-out, take some time to think about your values.    Your path is always clearer when you hook yourself to what matters to you most.

[Meet Ranger.  Lelia Morris fostered this handsome guy.  She says "Ranger's Dad got a long Army assignment and could not take him; so he came into rescue and was adopted by the Smith family in South Carolina.  He is now showered with love and kisses from three little girls." Thanks, Ranger, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Dig Up Stumps

Posted February 9, 2012 By Ande and has 6 comments.

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We may not talk about bad memories, but they can still take over our lives if we don’t deal with them.

Joyful Springers dig up stumps.  They aren’t content to leave things buried because they know that what they face and let go of can’t negatively impact their lives.

If you wanted a nice safe playing field, you wouldn’t leave it littered with stumps.  So why leave your psyche cluttered up with events that haunt you?  Stuffing bad memories and pretending they don’t exist doesn’t work.  If you want to keep them from messing up your life, pull them out by the roots; take a look at them, accept them, and then make conscious decision to put them behind you.

[Mattie's back.  Brenda McGee's lovely girl is so very busy.  In this photo, she's working at digging up a stump in her grandpa's yard.  Go Mattie! icon smile Dig Up Stumps ]

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Accept Muddiness

Posted February 6, 2012 By Ande and has 4 comments.

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Cleanliness may be next to Godliness but it can also be next to driving ourselves crazy.  When we try too hard to keep things perfectly clean and neat, we miss out on a lot of fun.

Joyful Springers accept muddiness.  They care more about joy than they do about having a perfect appearance or surroundings.

Of course it’s great to keep yourself and your places neat and clean, but if you’re sacrificing some big smiles to do so, you might want to welcome a little dirt into your life.

[Nana's back.  This beautiful (yes, even when she's dirty) two-year old lives with her parents, Kevin and Katie Crews in Fort Hood, Tx.]

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Key Up The Music

Posted February 4, 2012 By Ande and has 6 comments.

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Aldous Huxley said, “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”

Joyful Springers key up the music.  They use music to help them experience a full range of emotions and find the secret treasures in their hearts.

Music is more than entertainment.  It’s a way of sitting up and finding more of the magic in the world and in your soul.  Find ways to have more music in your life, and you’ll have more harmony too.

[Meet Luke.  David and Leila Morris are fostering this handsome 19-month old.   Leila says, “This super happy boy was lost in the woods and when found had 30 wounds from losing a few fights with wild things.”  Some of Luke’s wounds were abscessed and required stitches, but now the wounds are healed, and Luke has gained 14 pounds.  He’s ready for a new home. Leila says that in spite of everything Luke has been through, “he LOVES people and is now a housetrained Velcro Springer.”  She says, “He usually howls when I play piano but would not do it for a picture. It was tough to play piano and hold a camera.”  Well, I think Luke’s handsome enough just sitting pretty on the piano bench.  icon smile Key Up The Music   Thank you, Luke, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Clinch Up

Posted February 2, 2012 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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Each of us has a powerful inner voice that chooses beliefs that serve us and can guide us through tough decisions.  Too often, though, we let other people with strong opinions drown out that voice.

Joyful Springers clinch up.  They choose their beliefs and their plan of action, and they aren’t deterred by people who think what they’re doing is ill-advised.

How often have you made a decision only to have someone talk you out of it?  Never let the doubters and the naysayers separate you from your truth.  Trust your inner wisdom and hold to it securely.

[Stella Luna and Steeler are back.  Their momma, Debbie caught them sound asleep in this adorable cuddle one morning and managed to grab this great shot.  Steeler put up a paw as if to say, "Hey, I was sleeping."  But Stella Luna was okay with being found in a clinch with her brother. icon smile Clinch Up ]

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