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“There was a little girl who had a little curl right in the middle of her forehead.  When she was good, she was very, very good, and when she was bad, she was horrid.”  Remember that old ditty?  It’s a great reminder of how bad draws in more bad and good draws in more good and how we can choose which clump–bad or good–we want to create.

Joyful Springers cluster good.  They consciously choose to lump together as much good as they can by refusing to linger too long on the bad things in life.

When something doesn’t go your way, you can complain about it and talk about it to whoever will listen.  But when you do that, you’re inviting more things to go wrong.  Instead of issuing that invitation, you can invite things to go right by turning your attention to what has already gone right for you.  For every “wrong” thing, if you really look, you’ll probably find dozens of right things to focus on, and when you focus on them, they bring in even more right things to a happy cluster of great experiences.

[The TJ's Bed & Biscuit rescue pups are back.  These cuties were rescued by Savings Grace Rescue of Raleigh, North Carolina, cared for at TJs and eventually placed in their forever homes.   Do they make one of the cutest clusters ever or what? icon smile Cluster Good ]

JUST A NOTE:  In the November 5 post of Ducky with her walking stick, wearing her Commando Ducky Outfit, I included a link where you can donate to the site if you want.  That link went wonky on me and didn’t work.  Several of you (thank you!) e-mailed me and asked me about it.  If you do want to donate, you can use the link that does work: Look to the right side of the Joyful Springer website, at the picture of Ducky that says, “I pose for treats. Donate to my treat fund?”  Click on that picture and it should take you to the Paypal donation page.  Thanks so much to those of you who have donated!!  Ducky has wagged herself silly in appreciation!

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Look For Sideways Luck

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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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Wear A Security Blanket

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The world can feel like a scary place, but it doesn’t have to be one.

Joyful Springers wear a security blanket.  They know that their positive thought and focus attracts to them wonderful experiences.  When they look for the safety and the happiness in the world, they are safe and happy.

You can’t control everything that goes on around you by protesting this or lamenting that.  But you can control what happens to you by controlling where you put your attention.  The more you relish the safe, happy moments, the more those moments will expand to become a lifetime of joy.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky received this adorable blankie for Christmas from her Facebook friends, Beau and Breeze ... all the way from England.  She loves it AND she loves Beau and Breeze and all her Facebook friends.  . icon smile Wear A Security Blanket ]

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Pull The String

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Dwight David Eisenhower said, “Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.”

Joyful Springers pull the string.  Instead of trying to push against the world around them and force things into place, they ARE the way they want the world to be.  Because they embody the qualities and experiences they want, those things willingly follow.

Are you flowing with the world around you or trying to push it into some form you’ve decided is right?  Try being what you want to see in the world and watch how the world molds itself to follow your lead.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins was extraordinarily tolerant when I put things on top of her head.]

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Mind Your Shadow

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Buddha said, “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”

Joyful Springers mind their shadows.  They know they mold their world with their mental focus, so they always look for positive thoughts.

If you get too caught up in your action and leave the purity of your thought behind, you won’t get the results you want.  Project your thought into happiness, and you’ll live into the joy your mind creates.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky casts happiness wherever she goes!]

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Have Happy Visions

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When we’re not happy with what’s right in front of our nose, do we look away from it?  Not usually.  We stare at it and complain about it.

Joyful Springers have happy visions.  When they don’t like what’s in front of their noses, they put a better image right in front of their eyes … their minds’ eyes.

Put more of your attention on what you want to experience instead of what you are experiencing (if you don’t like it), and you’ll get better and better experiences.  Pretty soon, you’ll be looking at your life and saying, “Hot dog! I have a great life!”

[Stacey Mae Mountain is back.  Stacey is a three-year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog who is very popular on Facebook.  You can visit her on her Facebook fan page and also see her in action on her Youtube channel. Thanks, Stacey, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Never Give Up


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Sometimes the things we want seem way too big to achieve.  They seem so big, in fact, that we don’t believe we can get them.

And the problem is that if we don’t believe we can get something, we can’t get it.  Belief is essential to attaining dreams.

Joyful Springers never give up.  They have unwavering belief in being able to have what they want, and they keep their enthusiastic focus on their desires.

You can be, do, or have anything you want.  The universe, responding to the powerful law of attraction, has the ability to bring anything to you.  But first, you MUST believe you can get it.  Once you have that believe, never give up on it.  Keep your focus on your desire, and be ready to take just a little inspired action.  The power of your focus plus your action will create miracles.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky was DETERMINED to get the huge stick (or rather, tree) that Tim threw into the river for her.  She was NOT going to give up.]

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