Throw Yourself Into It

Posted August 6, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

Throw yourself into it rudie and jacke springer spaniel Throw Yourself Into It

You can go through the motions.  Or you can go all out.

Joyful Springers throw themselves into it.  They know that everything is more fun when done with enthusiasm and gusto.

No matter what you’re doing today, do it as if it’s your favorite thing in the world.  You’ll be surprised at not only how much more fun you’ll have but how much faster and efficiently you’ll get things done!

[Rudie and Jackie are back. Rudie, about three months old in this photo, is definitely throwing himself into his relationship with his big sister! icon smile Throw Yourself Into It ]

Joyful springer shop banner Throw Yourself Into It


Throw Yourself Into It

the secrets of dog training2 Throw Yourself Into It

share save 256 24 Throw Yourself Into It
Categories: Energy, Feeling Good, Focus, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: Dogs, English springer spaniel, enthusiasm, Fun, gusto, spaniels, Springer Spaniel, springers

Trample It

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

english springer spaniel trample it 1 Trample It

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 ]

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.


Trample It

the secrets of dog training2 Trample It

share save 256 24 Trample It
Categories: Feeling Good, Focus, Fun, Joy, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: enthusiasm, focus on what's right, Fun, Joy, Passion, spaniels, springer spaniels, springers

Get In The Middle Of It

Posted October 11, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

English springer spaniel get in the middle of it Get In The Middle Of It

Sometimes it’s tempting to hang out at the periphery of life–where it’s safe, where we’re not exposed to failure or judgment.  But what do we give up for all this security?

Joyful Springers get in the middle of it.  They plow right into life and stick their noses in all the risky places, all the places that might be hiding wonder.

As you go through your day, ask yourself if you’re hanging back and playing it safe.  Look for ways to get a little deeper into your life and see what treats it has to offer you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Mattie's back.  When this North Carolina sweetie found a patch of lavender, she wasn't going to give it an idle sniff.  She dove right in to get the full effect. Thanks, Mattie, 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.

share save 256 24 Get In The Middle Of It
Categories: Courage, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: Courage, Dogs, English springer spaniel, Security, spaniels, springer, Springer Spaniel, springers

Fill Your Crate

Posted October 7, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

English springer spaniel Fill your crate Fill Your Crate

We all have a place in this world.  It may not be a big place, but it’s ours.  We need to confidently claim our special place in this world by doing what we’re best suited to do.

Joyful Springers fill their crates.  They know they’re the most powerful and useful when they choose activities that are a match to their passions and strengths.

If you’re not using your gifts and talents in a way that suits you, you’re out of place.  And when you’re out of place, life is not only harder, you aren’t offering as much as you have to offer to the world.

.. another wise tidbit from a joyful CHOCOLATE LAB.

[Harley and Ollie are back.  Ollie belongs to Lee Linenberg, and Harley is Lee's granddog.  Ollie and Harley love to hang out together, which is good because Lee's other Springer, Murphy, tends to ignore Harley.  Thanks, Harley and Ollie, 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.

share save 256 24 Fill Your Crate
Categories: Authenticity, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: Dogs, English springer spaniel, Joy, passions, place in this world, spaniels, Springer Spaniel, springers

Go Over The Top

Posted September 21, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

english springer spaniel go over the top Go Over The Top

If you’re going to do something, why do it halfway?

Joyful Springers go over the top.  When they feel good, they find ways to feel even better.  When they give, they give more than is expected.

You can be just what’s necessary to get by.  Or you can be exceptional.  Why not exceed even your own standards today?

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Rainy and Savannah are back.  These two lovely young girls both live in Portland, Oregon.  They met when they were out walking with their parents, and they've become great friends. Thanks, Rainy and Savannah, 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.

share save 256 24 Go Over The Top
Categories: Energy, Feeling Good, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: be exceptional, Dogs, English springer spaniel, go over the top, Joy, spaniel, Springer Spaniel, springers

Carry With Zeal

Posted September 18, 2010 By Ande and has 3 comments.

english springer spaniel carry with zeal Carry With Zeal

Novelist and essayist Kahlil Gibran wrote, “Zeal is a volcano, on the peak of which the grass of indecisiveness does not grow.”

When you take action with enthusiasm, you never doubt.  Decisions are easy.  Progress is swift.

Joyful Springers carry with zeal.  They have no burdens because passion makes every undertaking decisive and easy.

If you’re trying to push yourself into doing things you think are good for you, stop.  Forget willpower and use zeal instead.  Find some path that lights a fire within and discover how easy it is to choose your direction and go quickly toward your desires.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky carries all sticks with great zeal!]

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.

share save 256 24 Carry With Zeal
Categories: Decisions, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: desires, Dogs, English springer spaniel, Joy, Passion, springer, Springer Spaniel, springers, willpower, zeal

Stand For What You Love

Posted August 27, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

english springer spaniel stand for what you love Stand For What You Love

Life has  tendency to turn into drudgery sometimes.  It becomes routine and rote.  Passions and visions melt into longing and regret. When this happens, we get enervated and depressed.  And it’s no wonder–it’s tough to summon enthusiasm for going through the motions.

When we find ourselves in this place, there’s only one real cure.  We must find do something that lights us up.

Joyful Springers stand for what they love.  They know that spending time doing things that fill them with exuberance is essential to sustaining high energy and happiness.

No matter how full your life may be, you can and you must find something that absolutely delights you.  The more you make time to do what you love, the more energy you have for everything you do.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky loves catching her Frisbee.  We usually play with her in the yard in the early evening, and if we forget, she brings us the Frisbee to remind us.]

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.

share save 256 24 Stand For What You Love
Categories: Dogs, Energy, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: depression, do what you love, Dogs, Energy, English springer spaniel, Joy, passons, spaniel, springer, springer spaniels, springers

Mix Your Patterns

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

english springer spaniel mix your patterns Mix Your Patterns

Do you ever feel like your life has lost its color, lost its energy?  We all feel lusterless at some point or another.

What keeps passion for life alive is creativity, the desire to bring something–an idea or a thing–into being.  And creativity requires individuality.  As psychologist and writer Edward de Bono said, “Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.”

Joyful Springers mix their patterns.  They like to combine blobs with stripes and turn established notions upside down.

Ask yourself what you could see differently today.  Could you take an old problem and turn it on its ear?  Could you flip flop your ideas about someone you’re having trouble with?  When you mix up your patterns, you discover new beauty in everyday life.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Wallis is back.  This photo of Catherine Jones's happy South Carolina was taken at Wallis' foster home when Wallis was just a pup. You can see why Catherine fell in love with Wallis and had to take her home.  Thanks, Wallis, for being 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.

share save 256 24 Mix Your Patterns
Categories: Creativity, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: Creativity, Dogs, edward de bono, English springer spaniel, Joy, Passion, Perspective, shift perspective, spaniel, springer, Springer Spaniel, springers

Face It Eagerly

Posted July 26, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

Archie Jens jack russell face it eagerly Face It Eagerly

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!]

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.

share save 256 24 Face It Eagerly
Categories: Create your reality, Dogs, Dreams, Goals, Jack Russel terriers, Mind power, Passion
Tags: Create your reality, Dogs, Dreams, eager anticipation, Goals, jack russell terrier, terriers, vision

Look Toward What Intrigues You

Posted June 12, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

English springer spaniel follow the intrigue Look Toward What Intrigues You

When you can’t make up your mind which way to go, what’s the best thing to do?  Go in the direction that perks you up.

Joyful Springers look toward what intrigues them.  They turn their attention to things they’re curious and passionate about.

When in doubt about what to do next, do something that sparks your interest in some fun way.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Murphy and Ollie are back.  Although these boys from Indianapolis have their competitive moments, their owner, Lee Linenberg says "they are inseparable." Thanks, Murphy and Ollie, 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.

pixel Look Toward What Intrigues You
share save 256 24 Look Toward What Intrigues You
Categories: Curiosity, Decisions, Dogs, Passion, Springer Spaniel
Tags: decision-making, Decisions, English springer spaniel, Joy, spaniel, springer, Springer Spaniel