Archive for the ‘Goals’ Category
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
It’s wonderful when we’re surrounded by a positive support system, when we have friends and family who believe in us and what we’re doing. Sometimes, though, we don’t have that luxury. Sometimes choose paths that no one understands, and when we do that, we don’t have others’ support.
What then?
Then we have to believe in ourselves.
Joyful Springers bear up. They have the fortitude and faith they need to stay firmly on their path no matter what others think of their actions.
Even if no one understands your choices, even if everyone thinks you’re crazy and you feel totally alone, you have all the support you need to keep going. The support is within you. Have faith in your own power and possibility. Have faith in you.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Muggins was very patient with me when I posed her with a plush toy, and she never tried to rip them up either.]
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010
It’s a cliche, but it’s one worth repeating: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Or as author and speaker Og Mandino said, ”Take the baton, now. Run with it! This is your day!”
Joyful Springers run with the baton. They grab hold of opportunity when they spot it, and they charge forward.
When you see possibility, don’t hesitate. Embrace it. Act on it. Race on into your best life.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ducky has discovered the joys of carrying sticks on the beach. We have to show her how to find the balance point so she doesn't drag them, but once she has a good hold of it, she's off and running. Keep away is one of her favorite games.]
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Sometimes it can feel like what we want is very far away. Though we used to have a clear vision of our dream, now we can barely see it. When this happens, we have to find a way to get our goal back in focus.
Joyful Springers peek through the slats. By looking for things to appreciate and things that feel good, they find the path of least resistance to get their focus back on what they want.
When a dream is a long time coming, your disappointment puts you out of vibrational sync with what you want. Appreciating and doing things that make you feel good help you get in vibrational alignment with your desires again. Once you’re in alignment, you can put your happy focus back on what you want and watch it appear in your life.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Murphy and Ollie are back. Lee Linenbergs boys work together to keep an eye on their domain. Thanks, Murphy and Ollie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
So your competitor is kicking up his heels in triumph because of his huge sales. Your neighbor is preening over a new car. Your sister is showing off her new boyfriend. It seems like all around you, people are making a splash, and you’re feeling left out.
Guess what? You don’t need to worry about their successes. Other people’s achievements can’t detract from your own.
Joyful Springers make their own splash. They don’t care if others are doing bigger and better things because they know that their own thing is good enough if they just stick with it.
When you look at others’ accomplishments and envy or resent them, you take energy away from your own endeavors. Your dream is just as important and just as viable as those of the people you see around you. Claim your own spot in the ocean of abundance.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Muggins didn't let her yellow lab friend, Buck's wild exuberance intimidate her ... much.]
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
A line from a Mark Akenside poem reads, “Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.”
Joyful Springers face it eagerly. “It” is visions of wonder and magic and joy. They look toward their future with exuberant anticipation.
Instead of keeping your focus on an unpleasant present, put your expectant attention on a delightful future. The energy of your keen desire can turn the imaginary into reality.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful JACK RUSSEL TERRIER.
[Meet Archie. This happy, much loved Jack Russell terrier, who belonged to Jen Peters, was 11 weeks old in this photo. Archie has left our world, but he lives on in the hearts of those who loved him. Be always in joy, Archie, and thanks for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer!]
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Growing up in Philadelphia, Kevin Carroll discovered his life’s calling in a neighborhood playground when he found a red rubber ball. In his book, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, he challenges people to find their own red rubber ball–a dream to chase for a lifetime.
Joyful Springers keep their red rubber ball on their minds. They spend each day in pursuit of their life’s calling, a calling that brings them joy.
What is your red rubber ball? What lights you up? When you keep your dream alive, you will find a way to live it.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Muggins's red rubber ball, like those of most happy dogs, was play ... and loving me, her silly momma, even when I put a ball on top of her head when she was taking a nap.]
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“If you can’t pay for a thing, don’t buy it. If you can’t get paid for it, don’t sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don’t wait for time.”
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Isn’t it relaxing when we can find a comfort zone and stay in it? Ahh … no effort required.
The problem with comfort zones, though, is that they don’t often allow us to reach our visions.
Joyful Springers extend themselves. They look beyond what’s familiar, and they stretch into the uncomfortable and easy so they can get to the exciting and new.
Are you settling for something that doesn’t light you up just because it’s what you’re used to? Reach beyond your comfort zone today, and put your sights on what you really want in your life.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ducky was fully extended when she barked and barked and barked at a deer chowing down on bushes in front of the house. She was determined that the deer WOULD NOT come into her house and steal her food. After I opened the window to shoo the deer away (before Ducky got hoarse from too much barking), Ducky took up position hanging over the back of the living room sofa, staring toward the front of the house, on guard against surreptitious deer invasion.]
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Sometimes life’s burdens get awfully darn heavy and awkward. It can be overwhelming just to contemplate getting out of bed to face an ordinary day.
When it all feels like too much, it’s time to find something easy.
Joyful Springers find something to grab onto. They know they can’t get their teeth around the big problems in life, but they can get a hold of something small use that leverage to drag the rest of what they want into place.
If you’re buried in big problems, today just forget about those monsters. Find some small task that feels manageable and do that. Make a phone call or straighten up one tiny corner of a room or get your hair cut or drink more water. Do some little thing that moves you in a direction you want to go. When you do this, you’ll find that your energy shifts just a little. That shift will help you move on to the bigger problems when the time is right.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Muggins was the master of finding a way to carry heavy objects. She loved to carry logs of many sizes and shapes.]
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
They say attitude is everything. Well, it may not be everything, but it’s certainly a good start.
Joyful Springers cop a jaunty ‘tude. They know that having a buoyant outlook and irrepressible self-confidence gives them the energy and drive they need to get pretty much anything done.
Everything is easier when you have an upbeat attitude about it. So today, tie an imaginary red bandana around your neck, raise your chin, smile, and go forth with the attitude that you can be, do, or have anything you want.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful SPROCKER.
[Meet Coz. Coz is a shelter adoptee through English Springer Rescue America (ESRA). This handsome fellow helps his person, Sheri Leider, who works with Pam Civile of the ESRA. He goes on home visits to perspective adopters and impresses them with his laid back personality. At first, Sheri and the others at ESRA thought Coz was a small Springer, but now that they've met a couple Springer/Cocker mixes, they realize he is actually a "Sprocker." Thanks, Coz, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Procrastination can be our worst enemy. It holds our dreams at bay.
It can be hard to break through the wall of resistance procrastination creates. But it can be done, and it only takes a little bit of effort to do it.
Joyful Springers hop to it. They know that if they can take one happy step toward what they want, energy will rush in and help them go the rest of the way.
If you’ve been procrastinating on a project or goal, you can break through your resistance today. Think of one little thing you can do toward your goal, and to quote comedian, Larry the Cable Guy, “Get ‘er done.”
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
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