Giving | The Joyful Springer

Use What You Get

Posted December 27, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

The presents have been opened. Did you get what you wanted? Or are you wishing for something else?

Joyful Springers use what they get. They may have wants that haven’t yet been fulfilled, but in the meantime, they have a ball with whatever they have received from the universe (and from their loved ones).

The truth is you’ll never get everything you want because part of life is generating new desires all the time. So never lament what you haven’t gotten. Just have fun with what you did get. When you do, more will be on its way to you in no time.

[Mattie's back. Brenda's lovely girl obviously understands how to get the most enjoyment out of what she gets. ]

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Santacize To The Third Power

Posted December 21, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.

What comes up for you when you think of Santa? Giving? Love? Fun? How about all three?

Joyful Springers santacize to the third power. They may only don a Santa hat around Christmas, but all year round, they wear an invisible hat that reminds them to be giving, loving, and always ready for fun.

Santa doesn’t have to come around only this time of year. If you “get your Santa on,” he can hang out with you all year round. And when he does, every day can seem like Christmas.

[Sweet Pea and Poppy are back, and they have their sister, Daisy, with them. Daisy is an approximately 10-year old mixed breed. Their momma, Denise, when she sent me this photo, said, “Poppy's first Christmas is going to be a challenge. She is into everything - she's tried to make a toy out of each thing on this bench. The other two are bored with the whole thing already.” Well, they may be bored, but they sure are cute! ]

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Wear Hats That Fit Just Right

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

Most of us “wear a lot of hats,” in our lives. We are many things to many people. And that’s fine. But what’s not fine is when we’re being something that’s all wrong for us … no matter how much someone else needs it.

Joyful Springers wear hats that fit just right. They understand that trying to contort themselves into something that doesn’t fit isn’t going to help anyone in the long run.

Go ahead and wear all your different hats. You can play many roles and do it authentically. But when you’re doing something that feels awkward or stressful, check and make sure you’re not wearing a hat that is all wrong for you. You’ll do more good in the world when you have on a well-fitted hat.

[Ducky borrowed this hat off of a Christmas bear. It has holes for the bear's ears that also work well for Springer ears. We think it fits her perfectly. ]

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Accept Riders

Posted October 23, 2011 By Ande and has 5 comments.

It can be annoying when it feels like you’re carrying someone in your work or personal life. But carrying others can actually serve you, as well as “hangers-on.”

Joyful Springers accept riders. They understand that when they carry others, it makes them and their riders stronger.

The thing about hangers-on is they tend to hang harder and longer the more you resent them and try to throw them off. When you carry others with grace, you give them the space and acceptance they need to eventually stand on their own two feet.

[Steeler and Rylan are back. Debbie's grandson, Rylan, clearly thinks Steeler is more horse than dog, and Steeler just as clearly has the patience to be whatever Rylan wants him to be. ]

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Be Around Yourself

Posted September 7, 2011 By Ande and has no comments yet.

Of course you want to be there for others, but something more important must come first.

Joyful Springers are around themselves. They know that before they can help anyone, they must put their comfort and needs at the top of their priority list.

It’s not selfish to make yourself number one. In fact, if you’re giving to others without giving to yourself first, you’re not giving others as much as you think you are. The greatest gift you can give is the fullness of who you are, and that can only happen when you having a loving, caring relationship with YOU before all else.

[Kabobby Doll is back. This adorable sweetie belongs to Stacy Klesen and he's growing up fast in Atlanta!]

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Do Rescue Work

Posted May 19, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.

Although helping others can be something formal like being part of a rescue organization, it can also be very simple.

Joyful Springers do rescue work. They look for easy and fun ways to lend a helping hand … or mouth.

You can help someone today by holding open a door or passing along a feel-good e-mail or sharing a bit of useful information or letting someone with fewer items go ahead of you in line or giving a compliment or …. any other of millions of tiny ways you can make an impact.

When you have an intention to be helpful, you’ll be guided to help in ways that will be as fun and easy for you as they will be welcome by others.

[Snickers is back. Darlene Hoffman's happy guy is doing important work in this photo. He thought Darlene's 11-month old grandson, Zack's, toy was way too big for him, so Snickers "rescued" Zack by taking the toy off his hands! ]

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Wear The Santa Hat

Posted December 22, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

We all want so many things, especially when economic times are tough. But really, getting isn’t half as fun as giving.

Joyful Springers wear the Santa hat. Although they have desires of their own, they prefer to think about how they can give to others.

What can you do for someone else today? When you focus on the joy of giving, you release your own frustrations about what you don’t have. And when that energy shifts, more of what you want comes to you too.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Kirby's back. This Newport Beach, California guy doesn't need snow to get in the holiday spirit. Thanks, Kirby, 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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Watch Over Others

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

Ray Kroc said, “The more I help others to succeed, the more I succeed.” What a wonderful truth that is. The more you look out for others, the happier you’ll be.

Joyful Springers watch over others. Even as they pursue their own happiness, they keep an eye on the well being of those around them. And in doing so, they add to their own well being too.

While you’re taking care of your own business today and finding ways to feel good, look for ways you can help others feel good too. The more you help others achieve their desires, the faster you’ll achieve your own.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Flash, Halo, and Tilly are back. Flash, Ducky's cousin; Halo, Ducky's sister; and Tilly, Ducky's mom, all belong to the wonderful breeders we have to thank for our Ducky--Sally and Warren Wattenbarger. Thanks, Flash, Halo, and Tilly, 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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Use Your Gifts

Posted May 2, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

Some are so beautiful that when they dress up in bows and finery, no one can resist them. Others don’t have that come-hither beauty, but they still have gifts. Everyone has gifts. And the world needs everyone’s gifts.

Joyful Springers use their gifts to create wonder in the world.

Your gift may or may not be physical beauty, but whatever gift you have (and you do have gifts), when you offer it to the world, the result is beautiful.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Freckles is back. Freckles, master of the innocent expression, is the one and a half year old happy girl from Scotland, who belongs to Lorna Miller. Thanks, Freckles 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.

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 to 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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Expect Great Things

Posted April 20, 2010 By Ande and has 8 comments.

Everyday, you go out into the world not knowing what will come your way. Do you expect what’s coming to be good or bad?

Too many people live in dread. They expect bills in the mail, traffic on the roads, annoyances at work, chores at home.

Joyful Springers expect great things. They know the mail could bring money or opportunity—maybe even a gift, the roadways will be clear, work will be fun, and household tasks will be satisfying.

Your day will unfold the way you expect it to. So what are you expecting?

… another wise tidbit from a joyful ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL.

[Harry Fryer is back! In this photo, Harry is waiting for a package to arrive in the post, a very special package. Harry’s friends closely followed the story of this special package on his Facebook page. I’m sharing it here because it’s a joyful story of friendship, caring, and gratitude. Thanks, Harry, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

The Tale of Harry Fryer’s Piggyfant

Harry Fryer and Harry McCatley are good friends, and when Harry Fryer had a problem, Harry McCatley was there to help.

Here’s the story in Harry’s words:

“I hads a piggy what’s I plays withs in the gardens cos it’s was waters proofs. But ones days it’s was missings and I suspect me cat neighbors has steals it. I looks fors a longs times and puts up missings poster but piggy was nevers founds. Harry cat decideds to gets me brands news piggy but his apes coulds nots to finds actuals piggy. But new piggyfant what’s actuallys evens better thans me olds piggy.”

The day that the picture of Harry Fryer looking out the window was taken, the new piggyfant arrived. Harry loves his new piggyfant and his friend, Harry McCatley.

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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 COCKER SPANIEL.

The Tale of Harry Fryer’s Piggyfant

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.