How long have you been planning to pursue your favorite passion or go on that vacation you’ve been talking about or learn that new skill?

Joyful Springers hit enter.  They ACT on their passions and ideas.

The key to moving forward with an idea you’ve had for a long time is to do it one little step at a time.  Take some small action today toward something you’ve been wanting for a long time and you’ll be amazed how the universe will respond to help you go the rest of the way.

[Max is back. Francine's adorable little Yorkie obviously has his paw all over hitting the right key to getting things done!]

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We start out with big dreams, most of us.  Then life somehow convinces us that big dreams are a big waste of time.  Once we believe that, when we see an opportunity, we don’t have the courage to do anything about it.

Joyful Springers head right at it.  They see something they want, and they immediately believe they can have it, and they take inspired action to get it.

Is there something you want to do that you’re not allowing yourself to do because you’re afraid it won’t turn out the way you want it to?  Pretend for a moment that it WILL turn out the way you want.  See that outcome in your mind then head right at it.  If you focus on the fun of the romp toward your desires, you’ll be delighted by what you find at the end of your journey.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Mattie's back. This gorgeous, ready-for-adventure girl was all ready to play in the snow at the promise of a snow storm in her town of New Bern, North Carlina, but the snow storm turned into just a dusting.  That didn't stop Mattie from having a good time, though! Thanks, Mattie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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When we have a goal, we’re usually excited about it at the beginning.  Then as we move into action, we often slow to a plod.  We lose our exuberant passion and just go through the motions.

Joyful Springers soar toward it.  They never lose enthusiasm for their desires.  Everyday, they leap toward what they want.

Treat your goals and desires like a ball that’s just been tossed up in front of you.  You don’t have time to plod.  You need to leap.  Connect with your original passion to put energy behind your daily actions toward what you want.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Jackie is back.  Jackie loves to leap to try and catch balls.  She catches very few, but she sure loves to try. Thanks, Jackie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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We live in a big sea of energy, and what we want is always within our grasp when we’re willing to focus.

Joyful Springers reach for it.  They focus their energy on their desires and obtain them.

Everything you want is just waiting for you to grab it.  Align your thoughts with the life you want, and you can grab for your dreams.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Angel Riley (9 years old) and Pumpkin (3 years old) are back, and they're joined by Nova, a search and rescue dog from Alabama.  Thanks, Pumpkin and Riley, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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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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Sometimes it can feel like what we want is very far away.  Though we used to have a clear vision of our dream, now we can barely see it. When this happens, we have to find a way to get our goal back in focus.

Joyful Springers peek through the slats.  By looking for things to appreciate and things that feel good, they find the path of least resistance to get their focus back on what they want.

When a dream is a long time coming, your disappointment puts you out of vibrational sync with what you want.  Appreciating and doing things that make you feel good help you get in vibrational alignment with your desires again.  Once you’re in alignment, you can put your happy focus back on what you want and watch it appear in your life.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Murphy and Ollie are back.  Lee Linenbergs boys work together to keep an eye on their domain. Thanks, Murphy and Ollie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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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!]

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Growing up in Philadelphia, Kevin Carroll discovered his life’s calling in a neighborhood playground when he found a red rubber ball.  In his book, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, he challenges people to find their own red rubber ball–a dream to chase for a lifetime.

Joyful Springers keep their red rubber ball on their minds.  They spend each day in pursuit of their life’s calling, a calling that brings them joy.

What is your red rubber ball?  What lights you up?  When you keep your dream alive, you will find a way to live it.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins's red rubber ball, like those of most happy dogs, was play ... and loving me, her silly momma, even when I put a ball on top of her head when she was taking a nap.]

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Procrastination can be our worst enemy.  It holds our dreams at bay.

It can be hard to break through the wall of resistance procrastination creates.  But it can be done, and it only takes a little bit of effort to do it.

Joyful Springers hop to it.  They know that if they can take one happy step toward what they want, energy will rush in and help them go the rest of the way.

If you’ve been procrastinating on a project or goal, you can break through your resistance today.  Think of one little thing you can do toward your goal, and to quote comedian, Larry the Cable Guy, “Get ‘er done.”

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

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Thomas Edison said, “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.”

Joyful Springers develop stick-to-itiveness at an early age.  They hang onto their dreams and goals.

If there’s something you want, clamp onto it and don’t let go.  If you remain true to your vision, you will achieve success.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ben is back.  In this photo, Ben, Sophie's half-brother, was sacking out to catch up on sleep after spending a few days on the farm with his grandparents in the UK.  Thanks, Ben, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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