Poke Your Head Out

Posted May 24, 2010 By Ande and has 6 comments.

english springer spaniel poke your head out Poke Your Head Out

When you’re overwhelmed, the world can seem big, bad, and scary.  Although it’s fine to withdraw and burrow in sometimes; eventually, you have to keep going. You don’t, however, have to push yourself too hard.

Joyful Springers poke their heads out when they’re overwhelmed.  They’re gentle enough on themselves to take it slow.

If too much is coming at you, just take a small action today.  It’s okay to assess your options before you take big action.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Ruby.  Ruby is a one-year old Springer spaniel (only a few weeks old in the above photo) who chose her people.  Gary and Susan Dysart had been talking about whether or not to get a dog for a month or so following the death of their beloved Husky, Gus.  One day, Susan heard a puppy crying outside the door.  She went outside and found little five-week old Ruby on the doorstep.  Ruby had wandered away from her momma and litter-mates, who were a couple doors down.  Of course, Susan fell in love with Ruby, and Ruby came to live with the Dysarts when she was eight-weeks old. Thanks, Ruby, 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.

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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Categories: Courage, Dogs, Overwhelm, Springer Spaniel
Tags: Energy, English springer spaniel, Joy, joyful, overwhelment, spaniels, springer, Springer Spaniel, take big action, take it slow

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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Categories: Dogs, Fun, Joy, Springer Spaniel
Tags: achieve desires, Appreciation, Dogs, English springer spaniel, happy, Joy, joyful, spaniel, springer, Springer Spaniel

It’s All In Hand

Posted May 17, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

English springer spaniel its all in hand Its All In Hand

How much of the day do you spend worrying?  Probably a good bit.  Worry is rampant in our society.

Studies have shown that less than 15 percent of what we worry about ever happens.  So is worry worth that 15 percent that may actually be a problem?

The Dalai Lama said, “If there is a solution to a problem, there is no need to worry. And if there is no solution, there is no need to worry.”  The truth is that worry doesn’t prevent or solve problems.  In fact, it makes them worse.

Joyful Springers know it’s all in hand.  They understand that the universe is being orchestrated by a force far more powerful and benevolent than our worry-full minds.

When you find yourself worrying today, take a breath and let it go.  Replace worry with a thought that makes you feel good.  Do this consistently, and over time, you’ll discover you have much less to even consider worrying about.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Rainy.  About 8 weeks old in this photo, Rainy is now 7-months old.  Her owner, KP, says Rainy is thriving on a raw food diet. Rainy and her family live in Portland, Oregon.  Thanks, Rainy, 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.

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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Pounce On Your Shadow

Posted April 20, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

english springer spaniel pounce on your shadow Pounce On Your Shadow

Carl Jung referred to the “shadow” as the unknown aspects of personality. Our shadow is  the part of your selves we’re often afraid to look at.  And it’s the part, if we think of it as the untapped potential within and NOT some awful aspect of ourselves that we have to go into therapy to uncover and come to terms with, that can hold extraordinary potential if we choose to own it.

Joyful Springers pounce on their shadows.  They embrace ALL aspects of themselves.

Get to know your shadow, that part of you that that IS all you desire.  It can help you reach heights you didn’t think were possible.

… 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.

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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Categories: Dogs, Inner wisdom, Joy, Springer Spaniel
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