2010 May | The Joyful Springer

Enjoy The Path You Choose

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

Need to make a decision? Here’s a two-step process that will help you make a good one.

1. List all your choices; then imagine, for each choice, that you’ve already made that choice. Which one makes you feel good? Pick the choice that feels the best when you imagine it.

2. Once you’ve made your decision, get right with it. It really doesn’t matter what choice you make if you can find a way to feel good about the decision you’ve made.

Joyful Springers enjoy the path they choose. Once they’ve decided which road to go down, they get happy about the journey they’re about to take.

Decisions are as good as you decide they are. Embrace yours, and you’ll make a fine decision every time you have a choice to make.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Jackie is back. Jackie's chosen path is an enthusiastic one that includes protecting her "pack from the dangers of turtles, kitties, and blowing leaves." Thanks, Jackie , for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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If you have contacted me regarding a submission and haven’t heard from me within 48 hours, please contact me again. I’ve had a couple of my replies returned to me, perhaps because of a mistyped e-mail address. I’m NOT ignoring anyone. If you contact me, I reply. So please try again.

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Be Ever Curious

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Albert Einstein said, “I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” Curiosity is a seed that can grow into genius.

Joyful Springers are ever curious. They look at the world with that delightful tilt of the head that says, “What can I do now?”

Curiosity creates energy that leads to action. Remain curious about life and watch your genius grow.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

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Be Welcoming

Posted May 30, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

Every time you meet someone, you have a chance to make an impact on the world. You can keep people at arms length, or you can welcome them into the wonder of you by sharing yourself fully.

Joyful Springers are welcoming. They open themselves to new friendships and to love.

Welcome others into your life, and you’ll give and receive joy in ways that will open doors to more than you can imagine.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Jackie is back. Jackie lives with her mummy and daddy in the San Francisco Bay area. Though she spent much of her life with an older sister, Bonnie, who also was a Joyful Springer, Jackie is an only pup now. She's still a happy girl who loves to sleep in her daddy's lap and on her mummy's feet. Thanks, Jackie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Expect The Tub To Fill With Bubbles

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Life is like a big bath tub. For some people, being in it is a chore. For some people, being in it is pure fun.

Joyful Springers expect the tub to fill with bubbles. They believe the bath of life is a blast.

When you start your day, you’re sitting in an empty tub. You can fill that day with struggle or fun. It’s up to you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins was about 10 weeks old when she slithered into the empty tub and looked at us expectantly.]

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Take Your Place In Your Field

Posted May 29, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

When you start a business or career, it can feel like you’re just one tiny bloom in a vast sea of wildflowers much more beautiful than you are. How can you compete with all the others who are doing something so similar to what you want to do?

You can’t. But you don’t need to compete when you remember that what you have to offer is original and wonderful.

Joyful Springers take their place in their field. They know that even in the midst of others who have already bloomed, they can grow into a powerful force.

Most of what you want to do is being done or has been done before. So what? Do it anyway. Do it YOUR way and blossom into the fullness of your gift to this world.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Jackie. This happy eight-year old Springer spaniel who lives in the San Francisco Bay area is nearly always wagging her tail (even sometimes in her sleep), says her mummy, VS. Jackie is always ready to get out and run and explore. Thanks, Jackie, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Maneuver With Dexterity

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Life can come at you fast. Sometimes it feels like you have to bob and weave all day long to keep from getting run over by coworkers or competitors or even family members.

Joyful Springers maneuver with dexterity. They stay on their mental toes and dash around the problems that come their way.

Keep your energy up and you’ll easily zip past the challenges that you face.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

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Develop Stick-to-itiveness

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

Thomas Edison said, “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.”

Joyful Springers develop stick-to-itiveness at an early age. They hang onto their dreams and goals.

If there’s something you want, clamp onto it and don’t let go. If you remain true to your vision, you will achieve success.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ben is back. In this photo, Ben, Sophie's half-brother, was sacking out to catch up on sleep after spending a few days on the farm with his grandparents in the UK. Thanks, Ben, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

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Ignore The Nippers

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When you’re trotting toward your goals, you’re going to encounter those who want to discourage you. These negative folks like to dog you and take bites out of your enthusiasm.

Joyful Springers ignore the nippers. They hang onto their faith and keep going even when others predict they’ll fail.

So what if someone else things your idea is dumb or your expectation of success is naive? Stay the course.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins did her best to ignore our neighbor's Lhasa apso, Max when he followed her around nipping at her legs.]

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

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Make Yourself Comfortable

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

As you go through your day, you can do in one of two ways: you can put appearances first and do whatever it takes to be impress others even if that doesn’t feel good or you can put feeling good first and let others accept you or not.

Joyful Springers make themselves comfortable. They are who they are, and they expect others to love them as is.

You don’t have to wear just the right clothes or shoes or be in the right clubs or drive the right car to be loved. All you have to do is relax into the lap of who you really are. Be comfortable with yourself today, and let others take it or leave it.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ruby is back. Ruby's person, Gary Dysart, says this one-year old girl is "the most loving, caring, snuggling dog" he's ever known. This picture attests to that! Thanks, Ruby, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Listen To Your Own Tune

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Emily Dickenson wrote, “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”

Each of us has our own hopeful tune, a harmony that gives us the encouragement we need to keep moving forward. Sometimes, though, we stop listening to that tune, and we let someone else’s song of sorrow drown us out.

Joyful Springers listen to their own tune. They know that only their notes are the ones that can create the joyful music of their soul.

Your soul knows your perfect harmony. Tune into it.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[When Ducky's done running in the surf, she dons her DJ Ducky headset and spins tunes on blip.fm. You can see part of her station on the bottom of the sidebar.]

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Doggone Awesome Inspiration For Happy Living

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Would your dog like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All dogs can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.