Take A Gander Out There

Posted January 14, 2012 By Ande and has 1 comment.

Take a gander out there mollie Take A Gander Out There

Think you’ve seen it all?  Think again.

Joyful Springers take a gander out there.  They see the world with a fresh, eager perspective, knowing that when they seek something new and wonderful, they find it.

What you look for, you get.  So take a look around you with an expectation that you’re going to discover new joys and new layers of beauty to your world everyday.

[Mollie's back.  This lovely mixed breed from the UK has a great perch from which to take a gander, doesn't she?  And I'm sure her momma, Donna, a life coach with the great blog, Donna At The Beach, has taught Mollie all about looking for the fresh and new in the world.]

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Be Part Of The Contrast

Posted January 12, 2012 By Ande and has 4 comments.

Be part of the contrast ritz howe Be Part Of The Contrast

A lot of us try to control our lives and the lives of those around us,  We put an enormous amount of effort into getting things to go our way.  But we’re fighting a losing battle because our world isn’t supposed to be homogenous.

Joyful Springers are part of the contrast.  They understand that they live in a universe of opposites — of black and white, good and bad — and it’s the balance of those opposites that creates the beauty and wonder of life.

Instead of trying to fit in or get the world around you to fit some standard you’ve chosen, how about just letting things unfold as they will?   When you do this, you trust the Divine Force of our universe to take all the delightful contrast and create a perfect balance.

[Ritz is back.  Isn't Joan Howe's beauty gorgeous in the snow? icon smile Be Part Of The Contrast ]

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Fixate Your Own Way

Posted January 9, 2012 By Ande and has 5 comments.

Fixate your own way butch pump and marty Fixate Your Own Way

Trends and fads happen when a whole society is encouraged to focus on something in particular.  Often, if we choose to look another way, we’re labeled as “out of it” or “old-fashioned” or “backwards.”

Joyful Springers fixate their own way.  They don’t care about how others label them, and they don’t care about trends.  They follow their inner guidance wherever it leads.

When you let the outside world tell you what to pay attention to, you’re giving away your power.  You have a divine strength within you that knows what you need to focus on.  Trust that guidance.

[Pump and Butch and Marty are back.  Their momma, Helen Gibbons, probably wanted a nice face-forward photo, but Butch and Marty chose their own focus.  Good for them! icon smile Fixate Your Own Way ]

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Nudge Them Along

Posted January 6, 2012 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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Sometimes people don’t believe in themselves enough to go for what they want.  Sometimes they need a little reminder of how capable or brilliant they are.

Joyful Springers nudge them along.  They encourage others to own their strengths.

If someone you know is hesitating about going forward with something he or she wants to do, turn yourself into a friendly cheerleader and remind the person just how good he or she is.  Often, just a few simple words can be all it takes to launch someone to greatness.

[Georgia and her pup and her foster pups are back.  Georgia and these pups were rescued by Savings Grace Rescue of Raleigh, North Carolina and Georgia raised her pups and the other pups at TJ's Bed & Biscuit in Aberdeen, North Carolina.  Obviously, Georgia was good at nudging along these little cuties.  icon smile Nudge Them Along ]


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Categories: Confidence, Connecting, Courage, Friendship, Springer Spaniel
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Wrap Yourself In Crimson Splendor

Posted January 3, 2012 By Ande and has 3 comments.

Wrap yourself in crimson splendor sweet pea Wrap Yourself In Crimson Splendor

Ancient Roman poet, Horace wrote, “It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.”

Joyful Springers wrap themselves in crimson splendor.  They leap into every new year with the courage to create wonder in their lives.

You can go into 2012 timidly, afraid of what goes wrong.  Or you can prance into 2012 courageously, knowing you always have the power to transform wrongs into rights.

[Sweet Pea is back.  She looks gorgeous in crimson, doesn't she? icon smile Wrap Yourself In Crimson Splendor ]

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Choose Your Focus

Posted January 1, 2012 By Ande and has 7 comments.

In the new year, Joyful Springers resolve to focus on things that make them feel good. They know that what they focus on expands. 

When you look for joy, you find it.

 

Happy New Year!!

[Ducky loves watching YouTube videos that feature dogs, so that's what she focuses on.  icon smile Choose Your Focus ]

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Be Your Own Party

Posted December 31, 2011 By Ande and has 7 comments.

Be your own party Ruffles Be Your Own Party

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and other parties are great, but why wait for a get-together to have a good time?

Joyful Springers are their own party.  They know how to make every day a celebration.  They do it by combining appreciation with a focus on finding what’s right about the world around them.

As you start this new year, forget typical resolutions that you’ll probably forget about within a few weeks.  Instead, set a simple intention to go through the year in “party mode.”  Celebrate your world everyday with appreciation and the desire to find the good in your life.

May your New Year be filled with pawsitively joyful tail-wags!

[Ruffles is back. Joan Howe says her sweet girl was very brave about balloons.  And obviously, she knew how to be the star of her own party! icon smile Be Your Own Party ]

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Immerse Yourself

Posted December 29, 2011 By Ande and has 1 comment.

 

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We’re often hesitant to try new things.  But life is about discovery.  So why hang back?

Joyful Springers immerse themselves.  They jump into new things with such joy and exuberant expectation that they bury themselves in the fun of it all.

Don’t deprive yourself of the joy of finding a new passion.  Dive into the new and different.  You’ll be delighted by how good it will make you feel.

[Snickers is back. Darlene Hoffman's great guy knows how to dive in. icon smile Immerse Yourself ]

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Use What You Get

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

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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.  icon smile Use What You Get ]

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Remember You Have Backlighting

Posted December 25, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

Remember you have backlighting Remember You Have Backlighting

Around Christmastime, we often remember we’re surrounded by what many people call angels … a Divine energy that has our best interests always in mind.  The rest of the year, we sometimes forget.

Joyful Springers remember they have backlighting.  They are always aware of the Divine glow that shines behind and around them.

Today, and every day of the year, you are nestled in the pure, glowing light of the Divine.  When you can remember that, you’ll find it easier to find joy … always.

Ducky and Tim and I wish you and yours a warm and happy day celebrating whatever tradition lights you up from within and around you.

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[Ducky doesn't need tree lights behind her to be lit up.  She knows she's touched by Divine light ... and lots of love, always. icon smile Remember You Have Backlighting ]

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