Rock Your Way To Health

Posted March 31, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

Sussex spaniels rock Rock Your Way To Health

We all know rocking chairs are comforting and relaxing.  But did you know they can improve your health?  Studies have shown that rocking chair therapy can improve post-op recovery, help Alzheimer’s and Senile Dementia patients, and it may be beneficial for children with ADHD, arthritis, back pain, and more.

Joyful Springers know they can rock their way to health.  They’re all about being healthy and happy.

Get yourself a rocking chair and kick back in it.  If someone gives you a hard time, tell them you’re improving your health.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful SUSSEX SPANIEL.

[Fridolf, the Sussex spaniel from Sweden, is back. Doesn't he make you want to sack out in a rocking chair?  Thanks, Fridolf, for guest starring on The Joyful Springer again.]

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Make What Reaches Your Tongue Good

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English springer spaniel let it hang Make What Reaches Your Tongue Good

A Persian proverb says, “Whatever is in the heart will come up to the tongue.”  What’s in your heart?

Joyful Springers make what reaches their tongue good by being sure they have only good in their hearts.

Don’t try and control your words.  Control the focus of your thoughts.  Your heart will follow what you’re thinking about.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

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Look Them In The Eye

Posted March 30, 2010 By Ande and has 4 comments.

English springer spaniel look them in the eye Look Them In The Eye

News flash:  Everyone makes mistakes.  This means that you have nothing to be ashamed of.  Ever.

You mess up.  You apologize.  You learn.  You move on and do better next time.  You do not let someone shame you.

Joyful Springers face those who would try and shame them and look them in the eye.  They know that no one on earth has a right to judge them.

Repeat after me: “I am worthy.”  Know it … always.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

[Note:  Jake and Ducky would never dream of shaming each other.  They both know they do no wrong.]

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Carry Your Burdens With Joy

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English springer spaniel Carry your load joyfully Carry Your Burdens With Joy

When your load feels heavy, it’s hard to keep your head up.  But you can do it when you look for reasons to feel good.

Joyful Springers carry their burdens with joy because they know that in every situation, there is always some little seed of good.

When you focus on the seeds of good in your life, they grow into happiness that makes it easy to set down your burdens and move on.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

[Muggins loved carrying huge sticks.  I dragged home two of them years ago and kept them on the back deck.  After Muggins died, we brought the sticks in, and Tim sanded them and sealed them with polyurethane. One is seven feet long and the other is over six feet. They're in our bedroom now, part of a memorial for Muggins.  Muggins was only 35 pounds, but she always carried these water-logged sticks that she could barely get her mouth around with great joy.  It was so fun to watch her find the fulcrum point of these sticks and hold her head high to carry them.]

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Enjoy The World’s Myriad Of Patterns

Posted March 29, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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You don’t have to be an artist to see the world with an artist’s eye.  Everything around you is made up of beautiful patterns and shadows and light that are awesome when you truly stop and study them.

Your perception of beauty expands when you think in terms of pattern and light and shadow instead of preconceived notions of what’s attractive and what isn’t.

Joyful Springers enjoy the world’s myriad of patterns.

Try looking at your world a little differently, and you’ll find patterns revealing beauty where you never saw it before.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

[Meet Jennilyn's Name In Lights, aka Primm (top picture) and Jennilyn's Fancy Vegas Show Girl, aka Paris (bottom picture).  These sweet, gorgeous 5 1/2 month old girls, who I'm sure Ducky would LOVE to play with, belong to the lucky Carolyn Bartling.  You can find more great pictures of these girls on Carolyn's Facebook page.  Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing these photos, and thank you, Primm and Paris, for guest starring on The Joyful Springer.]

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Express Yourself

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English springer spaniel express yourself Express Yourself

Do you have a different point of view than those around you?  Do you feel like you have a unique way of seeing the world?

Share it!

Joyful Springers express themselves.  They know that the universe expands and improves only when individuals reveal their new ideas.

Don’t be afraid to be the only one singing a new song.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

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Go After Your Own Ball

Posted March 28, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

English springer spaniel go after your own ball Go After Your Own Ball

Wish you had what she has?  Resent someone else’s success or money or relationship?

Thou shalt not covet your neighbor’s …. anything.

Joyful Springers go after their own balls.  They don’t need to covet anyone else because they know they can have what they want too.

You can be, do, or have anything you desire.  You don’t need to worry about someone else having more.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

[Both Ducky and her friend, Jake, are lucky enough to get everything they need.  No need for them to covet!]

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When Life Gets Messy, Stay On Point

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English springer spaniel when life gets dirty When Life Gets Messy, Stay On Point

Life has a way of getting pretty messy.  Sometimes you feel like you’ve taken a mud bath and no matter what you do, you can’t get the crud off.

That’s no reason to stop moving forward.

Joyful Springers know that when life gets messy, they need to stay on point.

Even when everything seems to be going wrong, keep your focus on what you want and where you’re going.  Eventually the mess will fall away.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

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Hug With Abandon

Posted March 27, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

Beagle hug with abandon Hug With Abandon

Who doesn’t want to be spooned as often as possible?

Joyful Springers hug with abandon.

Spread the love around.  Hug more.  Experience more joy.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful BEAGLE and a joyful SCHNAUZER-BLUE HEELER MIX.

[Hampton and Zuzu are back again! A Beagle and a Schnauzer-Blue Heeler mix, Hampton and Zuzu belong to Grace and Dave, creators of the delightful site, www.puppyjones.com.  Thanks for guest starring on The Joyful Springer again, Hampton and Zuzu.]

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Feel Free To Lurk

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English springer spaniel feel free to lurk Feel Free To Lurk

If you’re an outgoing person, you have no problem joining groups and meeting new people.  If you’re a little shy, it can be tough to become a part of a new community, big or small.

Sometimes you’re just not ready to join in.  That’s okay.

Joyful Springers feel free to lurk.  They know they can perch nearby, and  then they can take part when they’re ready.

Be easy on yourself when you’re nervous about new people.  Put yourself where you can watch and listen, then reach out when you’re ready.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

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