Make The Trail The Thing

Posted December 2, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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An unknown author wrote, “The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for.”

Joyful Springers make the trail the thing.  They know that life is in the process, not the result.  They relish the journey even as they expect to get to their destinations.

If you’re focused on outcomes, you’ll spend a lot of time slogging through life.  Remember that life is what happens on the way to the goals, not the goals themselves.  Enjoy the process.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

Meet Ollie.  Not to be confused with Ollie from Indianapolis.  This Ollie is a high-energy two year old who belongs to Ned Whitman. They live in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Thanks, Ollie, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Be Of Good Vintage

Posted November 21, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Why is it we’re always so impatient to master a skill or reach the goal?  In our rush to get to the end of the road, we often make a mess of the journey.

Joyful Springers are of good vintage.  They understand that “aging,” the slow unfolding of time, is what makes every year a great year.

Wine can taste pretty lousy when you drink it too soon after it’s made.  And you can have a lousy life if you get in too much of a hurry.  Allow your life to unfold in its own timing.  You won’t want to be done anytime soon anyway, do you?

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Rommy's back.  This adorable six-month old boy from Columbia, South Carolina has stolen his parents David and Leila Morris's hearts.  Thanks, Rommy, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Pink It Up

Posted November 2, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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When we don’t like something, it’s easy to sit around and complain about it.  But complaining doesn’t accomplish much.  We need to get the blood flowing and get moving to create change.

Joyful Springers pink it up.  They exert the energy necessary to take action toward their desires.

Whenever you find yourself complaining, remember that unless you want to be miserable, you have a choice.  You can either accept the way things are or take action to change them.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Sidney, Wallis, & Betsy are back,  These three lovely South Carolina girls took part in "Race For The Cure" a couple weeks ago, and were tuckered out afterward.  They sure are pretty in pink!  Thank you, Wallis, Sidney, and Betsy, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Put Your Back Into It

Posted November 1, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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When we really want something, we often go to one of two extremes.  We either try too hard for it or we give up and fall back in retreat.

Joyful Springers put their back into it.  They know that getting what they want requires a balance of inspired action (not intense struggle) and continued commitment no matter what.

Achieving your desires can’t be done with force and too much discipline. Nor can it be done by giving in.  Combine persistent focus on your goal with relaxed action that comes from inspiration, and you can get where you want to go.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Stoney and Steeler are back.  Six-year old Steeler is mellow these days after some health issues, his momma says, but he's managing to keep up with his half-brother, Stoney, now 8 months old (Stoney was 3 months old in this picture).  This adorable pair lives in Texas with their sister, Stella Luna.  Thanks, Stoney and Steeler for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Permission’s Not Required

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

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In some situations, waiting for an invitation is the polite thing to do.  When it comes to going after what we want in life, though, if we wait for someone to tell us it’s okay, we may wait forever.

Joyful Springers know permission’s not required.  They understand they can go after what they want head first, with gusto.

You don’t need your parents’, spouse’s, or friends’ approval to take action toward a big goal in your life.  The truth is others can find big action intimidating, and they may never encourage you.  So encourage yourself.  Stick your head in the grab bag of life and fill yourself up.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Jasper (formerly Junior).  This handsome one year old boy was an English Springer Spaniel Rescue fostered by Leila Morris.  His owner had to give him up because the owner lost his job and couldn't provide for Jasper and his mother.  The owner made sure that Jasper and his mom would get the care they needed until they found new forever homes.  Jasper has now found his forever home in Columbia, South Carolina, and he's a happy boy ... who obviously knows how to help himself to what he wants!  Thanks, Jasper, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Support Yourself

Posted October 17, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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Climbing the steps to success can be tough work.  We need to be sure we make it as easy for ourselves as we can.

Joyful Springers support themselves.  They lay a foundation of people and systems that help them reach their goals.

Before you go after a big goal, be sure you have a self-support system in place.  Create a way to relax, a way to learn, and a way to network with other like-minded people.  When you support yourself in this way, you can achieve anything.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Rommy, aka Scrappy.  This adorable five-month old boy lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his parents David and Leila Morris.  Leila, who is "Grandma" to Nana, volunteers for English Springer Spaniel Rescue.  She says about this photo, "Rommy was playing really hard outside in a puddle of water he found, but he took the time to pose for this picture."  She says it's their favorite picture of him.  "He took the time to give a lifetime gift to the ones that love him." Thanks, Rommy, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Stick To One Thing

Posted October 4, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Humorist Josh Billings said, “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.”

Joyful Springers stick to one thing.  They set their sights on a desire, and they don’t let anything yank them away from their intention to achieve that desire.

If it seems like your dream is far, far away, it can be tempting to let it go.  Don’t.  Stay with it.  As long as you keep moving toward it, your dream is on its way to you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky for sure sticks to one thing--playing ... often with sticks.]

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Forget The Prize

Posted September 6, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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We live in a goal-oriented world.  We’re all chasing after the prize.  We work hard to make money.  We play to win.

And in the process of all this future-centered living, we lose sight of the only real treasure we can ever truly have–the pleasure of the present moment.

Joyful Springers forget the prize.  They don’t care about the results of what they’re doing.  They care about how much fun they’re having doing it.

The best actions in life are the ones that are results in and of themselves. If you love what you’re doing, you’ve achieved your goal.  What else matters?  Stop focusing so much on what you’re going to get in the future with all your effort.  Be more focused on how you feel right now, and the amazing thing is that you’ll actually end up with more prizes as a result.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins always deferred to her boisterous yellow lab friend, Buck, when they swam after sticks.  She cared more about the fun of swimming than the end result of fetching the stick.]

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Bear Up

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

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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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Run With The Baton

Posted August 1, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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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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