Stick To One Thing

Posted October 4, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Humorist Josh Billings said, “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.”

Joyful Springers stick to one thing.  They set their sights on a desire, and they don’t let anything yank them away from their intention to achieve that desire.

If it seems like your dream is far, far away, it can be tempting to let it go.  Don’t.  Stay with it.  As long as you keep moving toward it, your dream is on its way to you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky for sure sticks to one thing--playing ... often with sticks.]

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Forget The Prize

Posted September 6, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

image with buck NOT YET Forget The Prize

We live in a goal-oriented world.  We’re all chasing after the prize.  We work hard to make money.  We play to win.

And in the process of all this future-centered living, we lose sight of the only real treasure we can ever truly have–the pleasure of the present moment.

Joyful Springers forget the prize.  They don’t care about the results of what they’re doing.  They care about how much fun they’re having doing it.

The best actions in life are the ones that are results in and of themselves. If you love what you’re doing, you’ve achieved your goal.  What else matters?  Stop focusing so much on what you’re going to get in the future with all your effort.  Be more focused on how you feel right now, and the amazing thing is that you’ll actually end up with more prizes as a result.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins always deferred to her boisterous yellow lab friend, Buck, when they swam after sticks.  She cared more about the fun of swimming than the end result of fetching the stick.]

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Peek Through The Slats

Posted July 31, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

Peek through the slats Murphy and Ollie Lee LInenburg Peek Through The Slats

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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Behave Into Good Things

Posted July 29, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

English springer spaniel behave into good things Behave Into Good Things

Sometimes we act before we think, and we end up making big messes in the process.  Once we’ve made a mess we can’t clean up on our own, we try and talk our way out of it.  This way of living rarely works out all that well.  As author Stephen R Covey wrote, “You can’t talk your way out of what you’ve behaved yourself into.”

Joyful Springers behave into good things.  They act consistently with their values and their goals, so they don’t make messes they aren”t willing to clean up.

Sometimes you need to stir things up in order to get what you want, but before you start stirring, be sure you’re ready for the mess you’ll make in the process.  Act in ways that are consistent with your core ideals, and you’ll never have to talk your way out of anything.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Rainy's back, and she has her sister, Roxy, with her.  These sweet girls from Portland, Oregon, were 11 weeks old when this photo was taken.  Thanks, Rainy and Roxy, for guest starring on The Joyful Springer.]

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Face It Eagerly

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

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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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Keep Your Red Rubber Ball On Your Mind

Posted July 22, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

english springer spaniel keep your red rubber ball Keep Your Red Rubber Ball On Your Mind

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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“If you can’t pay for a thing, don’t buy it. If you can’t get paid for it, don’t sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don’t wait for time.”

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Hop To It

Posted July 8, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

english springer spaniel hop to it Hop To It

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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Run Where Others Don’t

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

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Just because it hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it can’t be done.  Just because no one else knows how to do it doesn’t mean you can’t.

Joyful Springers run where others don’t.  They pursue their ideas to completion even when they’re told what they want to do is an impossible dream.

Do you have a wild idea that others scoff at?  Go after that idea.  Leave the scoffers in the dust.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Flash is back.  In this photo, Flash, who belongs to the wonderful breeders we have to thank for our Ducky--Sally and Warren Wattenbarger, was at a hunt test (and I'm sure he did great!). Thanks, Flash, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Merge With The Medley

Posted June 18, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

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Life is a jumbled assortment, kind of like a smorgasbord.  Some people like to resist this jumble.  They get all upset about things on the smorgasbord that they don’t like.

Joyful Springers merge with the medley.  They accept all variations of life and beliefs and experiences.

Instead of trying to separate yourself from the aspects of the world that don’t please you, remind yourself that all is energy, and all energy is connected.  You are one with everything.  Accept it all.  Then put your attention on what you enjoy.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins was happy to be part of a medley with her friends, Furball, the cat, and Mina, the Shepard mix.]

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Lead On

Posted June 7, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

english springer spaniel lead on Lead On

What does it take to be a good leader?  Do you have to have all the answers?

No, you don’t.  Good leaders aren’t the ones who know everything.  They’re the ones who have the courage to get out in front and create a vision of something wonderful.  They’re the ones who have the passion and confidence to take a step toward a worthwhile goal.

Joyful Springers lead on with eager enthusiasm.  They believe in a world of expansion and achievement.

If you want to create change in your world, don’t wait for someone else to do it.  Ask, “What can we do about this?”  Then take a step toward a new vision.  The moment you do, you become a leader, and others will follow you into a better world.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins led her friend, Max, the Lhasa Apso all over her yard.  He would follow her everywhere..]

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