Trample It

Posted March 28, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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Too many of us live careful lives these days.  We’re so aware of what could go wrong, we hold back and don’t engage with the world the way we would if we felt totally safe and excited about life.

Joyful Springers trample it.  They don’t focus on what could go wrong.  They focus on the fun to be had.

Life was meant to be savored.  Don’t tiptoe through your days.  Trample them with passion and enthusiasm.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[I know it's Spring, but I had to get in one last snow picture.  icon smile Trample It Ducky was so excited about her first ever encounter with more than a dusting of snow that she had it trampled down in a matter of minutes. icon smile Trample It ]

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Be Encircled

Posted March 25, 2011 By Ande and has 1 comment.
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Many of us go through our lives feeling alone and separate.  There is, however, a better way.

Joyful Springers are encircled.  They know they’re surrounded by love and joy all the time.

You are never, ever alone, even when it seems like you are.  If you keep in mind that you’re encircled by divine energy all the time, you will always have the strength you need to handle whatever comes your way.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful RESCUE MIXED BREED.

[Mollie's back. This mixed breed girl takes her ball playing seriously. She uses it to help bring balance into the busy life of her momma, Donna, who's a life coach teaching people how to create fun and fulfilling lives. Thanks, Mollie, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Stretch To Affix

Posted March 21, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.
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Sometimes connecting with others is easy.  Sometimes it takes a little extra effort.

Joyful Springers stretch to affix.  They’re willing to reach as far as it takes to link up with someone.  They know that challenges of distance or religion or race or different points of view aren’t enough to keep them separate from others.

Don’t let anything keep you from what could be life-changing, caring connections.  When you stretch beyond barriers and difficulties and focus on love and shared experiences, you can develop amazing relationships.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Georgie and Snickers are back. Their momma, Darlene, says Snickers "must be double jointed with some of the positions he sleeps in." Thanks, Georgie and Snickers, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Enhance The Landscape

Posted March 19, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

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When we go about our business out in the world, we’re often so caught up in our thoughts that we don’t think about our manner and expression.  But everywhere we go, we can either enhance the landscape around us … or detract from it.

Joyful Springers enhance the landscape.  They understand that their friendly expression and eager posture can create a lot of beauty in the world.

Don’t underestimate the visual impact of a simple smile or upright posture.  The way you project your physical energy can have a wonderful influence on those around you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful RESCUE MIX.

[Bonnie is back. This five-year old rescued mixed bundle of love, had a great time during a recent snowing outing to the beach in North Carolina with her momma and daddy.  Bonnie, says her momma, Barbara Dunn, is "Oh so much an Eskimo dog ... the colder the better.”  Bonnie loves to romp in the snow.  Barbara says Bonnie “squints her beautiful Chinese eyes to keep the snow out and once in a while has to stop to pick off the snow balls that form around her puppy paws.  They get so big on her fur around her paws she looks very funny.  When we come in she waits patiently to be dried off and we play a game of ghost Bonnie (her under a big towel)!” Thanks, Bonnie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer!]

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Look For Sideways Luck

Posted March 17, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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Some things are obviously “lucky.”  Winning contests or money, getting something you really want–these things are clear evidence of good fortune.  But a lot of great things aren’t clearly great … at first.

Joyful Springers look for sideways luck.  They know that seemingly insignificant happenings can add up to become some of the luckiest things that ever happened to them.

When you keep your eyes open for “sideways luck,” you look for unusual happenings that in themselves don’t seem all that good for you but just might fit together with other events to create some true wonder in your life.  You know that all the little unexpected occurrences are integral to creating all the fortune you desire.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky definitely loves herself, and that doesn't stop her from loving everyone else too! icon smile Look For Sideways Luck ]

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Soak Away Your Cares

Posted March 14, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.
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We have a lot of unhealthy ways to de-stress–we use things like alcohol, food, shopping, drugs ….  We need a better way to release our anxieties and troubles.

Joyful Springers soak away their cares.  They know that water is one of the  most rejuvenating, balancing elements in the world, and they either swim or bathe their way into relaxation.

When was the last time you took a long soak in a tub or a refreshing swim?  Even a long, hot shower can work wonders.  Before you turn to a self-destructive habit to cope with your daily stress, let water soothe and nurture you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Angel Riley and Butch are back. These sweeties from North Carolina who belong to the Gibbons demonstrate one of the common Springer traits--they LOVE water. Thanks, Riley and Butch, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Set A Fine Example

Posted March 10, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.
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We often think we don’t make an impact in the world unless we do something big.  But that’s not true.  Simply in how we go about our days, we can have a powerful positive influence on others.

Joyful Springers set a fine example.  They know that just by being kind, upbeat, authentic, and responsible, they can inspire and lead.

In every moment, just by being the best you that you can be, you can give the world an awesome gift.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Millie's back. This happy three year old from London, England, often acts as a foster mom for kittens her mum, Christina fosters until their forever homes can be found! Thanks, Millie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer!]

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Be Your Own Expert

Posted March 8, 2011 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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[Georgia, her pup and her foster pups are back. Georgia raised these sweeties at TJ's Bed & Biscuit in Aberdeen, North Carolina until the pups all found good homes.  Georgia now lives with TJ.  Even though Georgia was the expert, one of the pups was smart enough to go its own way.  icon smile Be Your Own Expert ]


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Welcome The Dusting

Posted March 7, 2011 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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It’s great to have clear desires, to know exactly what we want.  Having specific goals can be motivating.  But if we are too attached to getting things a particular way, we may miss a lot of wonders.

Joyful Springers welcome the dusting.  They’re happy when they get even part of their desires because they know that every little bit of what they want is a wondrous gift.

If you want something like a particular job or specific amount of money, don’t wait until you get it to be excited about what’s coming your way.  Celebrate every penny.  Bask in every tiny success.  It’s all worthy of appreciation, and the more you appreciate, the more great things come your way.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Mattie's back. Any snow, even just a few flakes, is good snow to this North Carlina sweetie.  You can tell she's happy to greet the few snow flakes that fell in what was supposed to be a big storm but turned out to leave just a dusting. Thanks, Mattie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Spread Your Variety

Posted March 3, 2011 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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We all have so many aspects–so many sides, so many interests.  Often, though, we hide away much of who we are because we get penned into a particular part of our personality or into a limited number of activities.

Joyful Springers spread their variety.  They make the most of the life they’ve been given, and they let every part of their personality come out to play (both the “good” parts and the “bad” parts).  They fill their days with all their interests, not just one or two.

If you’re feeling a little trapped or stuck in a rut, check to see if you’ve locked away some part of yourself.  Maybe you’re not letting your fun side or your creative side out enough.  Maybe you’re not making time to do enough things you love to do.  Take an inventory of who you are and what you love and be sure you’re fully living the variety of who you truly are.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky loves her variety of toys and LOVES to spread them around the house (there are dozens more outside this photo's range). icon smile Spread Your Variety ]

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