Spread Your Variety

Posted March 3, 2011 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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We all have so many aspects–so many sides, so many interests.  Often, though, we hide away much of who we are because we get penned into a particular part of our personality or into a limited number of activities.

Joyful Springers spread their variety.  They make the most of the life they’ve been given, and they let every part of their personality come out to play (both the “good” parts and the “bad” parts).  They fill their days with all their interests, not just one or two.

If you’re feeling a little trapped or stuck in a rut, check to see if you’ve locked away some part of yourself.  Maybe you’re not letting your fun side or your creative side out enough.  Maybe you’re not making time to do enough things you love to do.  Take an inventory of who you are and what you love and be sure you’re fully living the variety of who you truly are.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky loves her variety of toys and LOVES to spread them around the house (there are dozens more outside this photo's range). icon smile Spread Your Variety ]

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Have Some Couch Puppy Time

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

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We’re frequently reminded of how bad it is to be couch potatoes.  But what’s so wrong with kicking back and zoning out?  The truth is we need that turn-off-the-brain time.

Joyful Springers have some couch potato puppy time.  They know they are sharper and more energetic for most of their days when they take the time to unwind completely.

Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for hanging out in front of the TV.  Mindless entertainment can recharge the batteries and refill the creative well.  If anyone asks what you’re doing, tell them you’re topping your think tank.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful RESCUE MIX and a joyful PUGGLE.

[Meet Bonnie and Lady.  Bonnie, a five-year old rescued mixed bundle of love, lives with her momma, Barbara Dunn, in North Carolina.  Lady, a three-year old Puggle, belongs to Barbara’s daughter and sometimes comes to stay for a few weeks.  Barbara calls this photo “Peaceful Coexistence” because the two dogs get along great, except when Lady wants to get in Bonnie’s bed and not her own.  Bonnie only gets on the couch when Lady visits, but according to Barbara, Bonnie is teaching Lady “manners her own mommy didn’t get tot teach her.” icon smile Have Some Couch Puppy Time Thanks, Bonnie and Lady, for being Guest Stars on The Joyful Springer!]

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Use What’s Convenient

Posted November 28, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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We live in a disposable society of gadgets and specialty services and items.  But do we need it all.  Why not use what we have?

Joyful Springers use what’s convenient.  Before they get new stuff, they look to what they have and use it in creative ways.

Why make life difficult and expensive?  Look around and see what you have that will serve you before you go out and get something new.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful CAT.

[Meet Little Man.  The Gibbons from from North Carolina rescued this lucky cat in 1996.  His momma, Helen, says Little Man has had multiple lives.  He suffered a broken back about 5 years ago, but he's doing fine now.  Little Man is a unique kitty--he has extra toes ... and he knows how to give them a massage. Thanks, Little Man, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Get Creative

Posted October 18, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Just because it’s always been done a certain way doesn’t make it the right way.

Joyful Springers get creative.  They love finding new ways to do things.

There’s more than one way to take a nap … and there’s more than one way to do anything you want to do.  Brainstorm new ways of thinking and doing.  You’ll be amazed at what you can do.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Butch is back. This 3-year old boy from Southern Pines, North Carolina belongs to Helen and Rich Gibbons.  Thanks, Butch, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Have A Group Chew

Posted October 9, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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When we’re trying to generate ideas or come up with solutions, we can get caught up in the morass of our own thoughts.  We end up pondering ourselves into a knot.  Sometimes, we need to pool our mental resources with minds that don’t think like ours.

Joyful Springers have group chews.  They know that brainstorming with friends or coworkers can be an incredible way to get energy flowing toward awesome ideas.

Want to get your creative juices flowing?  Get together with a couple people you trust and start throwing around crazy notions.  When you chew on problems and projects in a group, you increase your mental power tenfold.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet, from front to back, Stoney-6 months, Stella Luna-2 1/2 years, and Steeler-6 years.  They belong to the lucky Vaclaviks from Texas.  Thanks, Stoney, Stella Luna, and Steeler for being Guest Stars on The Joyful Springer.]

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Climb Into The Fountain

Posted September 3, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Actress Sophia Loren said, “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”

Joyful Springers climb into the fountain.  They don’t care about how old they are in years.  They care only about keeping active in mind, body, and soul.

When you put your talent to use day after day, when you find outlets for your creativity, when you find ways to improve your mind each day, you don’t grow older.  You remain instead in the everlasting youthful energy of eager discovery.  Don’t focus on the years that have gone by or on the wrinkles that have shown up on your skin.  Instead, focus on the ways you can use your energy to create joy today.  Joy is the magic ingredient in the fountain of youth.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Lizzy.  Lizzy is one of Ducky's half-sisters.  This picture was taken when Lizzy was a couple months old.  Their mom is Tilly, who belongs to the wonderful breeders we have to thank for our Ducky--Sally and Warren Wattenbarger. Thanks, Lizzy, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]

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Mix Your Patterns

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

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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.]

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Put Your Heads Together

Posted May 13, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Two heads are better than one.  Oh so true, especially when it comes to creativity.  When you need to come up with a grand idea, get help.

Joyful Springers put their heads together.  They know that creative energy expands exponentially when they combine their ideas with those of others.

One of the best ways to create brilliance is to kick around an idea with a partner.  Got something in your head?  Share it today and watch it grow into something amazing.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky loves putting her head together with her best buddy, Jake, the Schnoodle.  Jake belongs to our good friends, Lyn and Kathy.]

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