Make The Most Of Your Bones

Posted April 8, 2011 By Ande and has 2 comments.

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We live in a consumer society.  Ads to buy this or that bombard us daily.  A newer version of the latest doodad comes out every week.  Many of us go into debt trying to accumulate as much as we possibly can … and we’re rarely happier for it.

Joyful Springers make the most of their bones.  They savor the heck out of what they have instead of shoving it aside to chase after something new.

Do you get the most out of the gadgets and clothes and books and other possessions you own? If you’ve been yearning for some new thing you think you have to have, stop a second and really appreciate and use what you already have.  Relishing what’s in your life now will probably make you happier than any new whatsit ever could.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful BOXER.

[Lofty is back. This nine-year old boxer, who lives in England with his momma, Susan Dickson, "is loyal to anyone who has food" or bones.  icon smile Make The Most Of Your Bones And he clearly savors what he gets.   Thanks, Lofty, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer!]

Would your pet like to be a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer? All animals can fit the definition of a Joyful Springer. Click here to find out how to submit your photo.


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Categories: Abundance, Appreciation, Springer Spaniel
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Beach It

Posted May 21, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

English springer spaniel beach it Beach It

We spend most of our days rowing and rowing our boat through waters that sometimes are calm but often are roiling with turbulence.  Instead of trying so hard, we need to bring our boat to shore and leave it at waters edge while we run free.

Joyful Springers beach it.  They know that the way to achieve their desires to to stop laboring at the oars and instead just frolic in the sand.

Life’s beach is a place of appreciation and happy thought. When you understand that being in that place is more important that struggling through the days, you’ll discover how easy life can be.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Mukki Latte and Elliot are back.  The playful 5-year old and 6-year old Springers belong to Jeannine Springer (a perfect last name for a proud Springer dog mom). Thanks Mukki Latte and Elliot 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.

If you have contacted me regarding a submission and haven’t heard from me within 48 hours, please contact me again.  I’ve had a couple of my replies returned to me, perhaps because of a mistyped e-mail address.  I’m NOT ignoring anyone.  If you contact me, I reply.  So please try again.

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Exult In The Miracle

Posted May 19, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

english springer spaniel exult in the miracle Exult In The Miracle

Albert Einstein said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

We tend to think that we can only feel good when something happens that we like.  The truth is we can choose to feel good all the time.

Joyful Springers exult in the miracle.  They find every little thing about life amazing and worthy.

When you get out of bed in the morning, you have it in your power to have a miraculous day.  Look for what’s wrong or look for what’s right.  It’s your choice.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Rainy's back. This 7-month old smart bundle of joyful energy lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.  Thanks, Rainy, 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.

If you have contacted me regarding a submission and haven’t heard from me within 48 hours, please contact me again.  I’ve had a couple of my replies returned to me, perhaps because of a mistyped e-mail address.  I’m NOT ignoring anyone.  If you contact me, I reply.  So please try again.

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Load Up

Posted May 14, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Want to know the fastest way to go from sad to happy?

Look for things to appreciate.

Joyful Springers load up on gratitude.  They add one thing they appreciate to another thing they appreciate to another thing they appreciate, and pretty soon, they’re loaded with feelings of gratitude.

Gratitude is a powerful energy that pulls wondrous things into your life.  Look around and see how many things you can appreciate today.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG.

[Stacey Mae Mountain is back.  Stacey is a three-year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog whose proud momma is Maria Mandel.  Stacey is one patient pup--she has no trouble with loading up with treats and leaving them alone while Maria snaps a picture.  You can visit her on her Facebook fan page and also see her in action on her Youtube channel. Thanks, Stacey, 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.

If you have contacted me regarding a submission and haven’t heard from me within 48 hours, please contact me again.  I’ve had a couple of my replies returned to me, perhaps because of a mistyped e-mail address.  I’m NOT ignoring anyone.  If you contact me, I reply.  So please try again.

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Posted May 1, 2010 By Ande and has 3 comments.

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Sometimes, we just don’t like the hats we have to wear … or the things we have to do.  But whatever we have and whatever we’re doing are seeds that can grow into better things.

Joyful Springers bloom where they’re planted.

When you can find ways to be happy in any circumstances, you’ll find yourself in better and better circumstances.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful CHOCOLATE LAB.

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.

[Leo's back.  This young, exuberant Chocolate Lab isn't all that happy about wearing his sister, Cessna's, birthday hat, but he's laid back enough to go with the flow.  See more great pictures of Leo on his Facebook page.  Thanks, Leo, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer!]

If you have contacted me regarding a submission and haven’t heard from me within 48 hours, please contact me again.  I’ve had a couple of my replies to returned to me, perhaps because of a mistyped e-mail address.  I’m NOT ignoring anyone.  If you contact me, I reply.  So please try again.

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Birthdays Are Important

Posted April 10, 2010 By Ande and has 8 comments.

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Do you make a big deal of your birthday every year?  If you don’t, why not?  Your birthday honors YOU and the gift of your life.  What could be more important than that?

Joyful Springers know birthdays are important.  They know birthdays are a chance to express gratitude for being alive.

Make every birthday, yours and those of people you know, a BIG deal … because LIFE is a big deal.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful CAT.

[Meet Harry McCatley.  Harry, who lives in London, has the special honor of being the first cat to have a solo Guest Staring role on The Joyful Springer.  (Remember--a Joyful Springer is "a person or animal who makes feeling good his or her #1 priority, a being who springs into the joyful moments in life." (We've had a couple other cats, but they appeared with dogs.)  Harry deserves this honor because he's an outstanding cat.  Harry, as you can see, is quite a handsome cat.  He's also a witty and thoughtful cat who has many great friends (one is Harry, the dog, who is a previous Joyful Springer Guest Star).  You can see more pictures of Harry McCatley and read about him on his Facebook page.  Thank you, Harry, 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.

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Be Happy On Your Own Terms

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

english springer spaniel be happy on your own terms Be Happy On Your Own Terms

There’s a difference between acting happy and being happy.  Putting on a happy face helps no one.

Joyful Springers are happy on their own terms.  They find reasons to be happy, but if they have a down day, they don’t pretend to be happy when they’re not.

Smiling is great … but only when it’s for real.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer spaniel.

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.

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