Grab The Ring

Posted June 21, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

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Actress Mae West said, “Life’s just a merry-go-round. Come on up. You might get a brass ring.”

Joyful Springers grab the ring.  They understand that when they stay in the merry game of life with a good attitude, they’re in position to seize opportunities.

Everyday, circumstances and people come your way to provide you with chances to create exactly the life you want.  If you don’t have a “come on up” attitude, you won’t even notice the potential unfolding in front of you.  “Brass rings” are within your grasp everyday.  You just have to be riding high enough to see them.

 

[Murphy is back. This sweetie's ring may not be brass, but he obviously knows how to be "up." icon smile Grab The Ring ]

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Run With The Baton

Posted August 1, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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It’s a cliche, but it’s one worth repeating:  Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.  Or as author and speaker Og Mandino said, ”Take the baton, now. Run with it! This is your day!”

Joyful Springers run with the baton.  They grab hold of opportunity when they spot it, and they charge forward.

When you see possibility, don’t hesitate.  Embrace it.  Act on it. Race on into your best life.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky has discovered the joys of carrying sticks on the beach.  We have to show her how to find the balance point so she doesn't drag them, but once she has a good hold of it, she's off and running.  Keep away is one of her favorite games.]

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Glance Over Your Shoulder

Posted July 2, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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By the time we become adults, we’re pretty sure we know how the world works.  We have some rock-solid ideas and opinions.

Although, there’s nothing wrong with conviction, having an immovable perspective can be pretty limiting.

Joyful Springers glance over their shoulders.  They check out other perspectives as often as possible because they know that adventure lies in the unexpected.

Is it possible that what you KNOW isn’t true after all?  Think about shaking up some of your ingrained beliefs today. Opportunities for pure delight could be lingering just beyond your limited perspectives.  Glance around and see what new things you can discover.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins loved checking out new perspectives, although she always returned her focus to me.]

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Check The Periphery

Posted April 28, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Focus is important, but focus without awareness of what’s around you can result in a lot of missed opportunities.  Sometimes the best things in our lives sneak in from the side.

Joyful Springers check the periphery from time to time.  They look around with an attitude of joyful expectation, ready for any new experience that comes their way.

Pay attention to the peripheral stuff in your life.  You might find something great there.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

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Give It A Sniff

Posted February 23, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Not sure of something or someone?  Hanging back because you have doubts?

Being hesitant can be a smart thing to do in some situations.  The problem is, though, that we miss out on a lot of opportunities when we hesitate too much.

Joyful Springers have the courage to check out possibility.  They may not charge in, but they give every opportunity a sniff to see if it might be something worth spending time on.

You can usually find a way to get more information when you have doubts.  Don’t walk away without a good sniff.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
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