Risk | The Joyful Springer

Protect Your Shins

Posted January 7, 2011 By Ande and has 4 comments.

When we barrel through life, we can get awfully bruised up–physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s a good idea to add just a little caution to our exuberant forward motion.

Joyful Springers protect their shins. Even though they romp with great anticipation through their days, they have enough awareness to keep themselves safe too.

It’s one thing to dive. It’s another to do it off a cliff or out of a plane without something to keep you in one piece. Go ahead and take risks and try new things, but look out for yourself while you do it.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Mattie's back. Her Momma was trying to take pictures of Mattie, but Mattie was more interested in snuggling. Thanks, Mattie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Categories: Balance, Risk, Safety, Self care, Springer Spaniel

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Reconnoiter When Necessary

Posted August 26, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

Sometimes we just know something is the right thing to do. Sometimes we’re not so sure. When we’re not sure, it’s tempting to back away and not take a risk.

But we don’t have to use this either/or approach to life. We can follow a middle road.

Joyful Springers reconnoiter when necessary. When they aren’t sure of the next step, they move ahead slowly and investigate each possible direction. They take a peek at options, and they don’t back away from any possibility.

Even if something you’re thinking about doing doesn’t seem quite right yet, don’t give up on it. Explore it a bit. You might find an opening to a project, business, or relationship that feels comfortable enough risk.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Jackie is back. This lovely girl from the San Francisco Bay area is usually ready for a good time, but sometimes she has her cautious moments too. Thanks, Jackie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]

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Categories: Action, Decisions, Possibility, Springer Spaniel

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Stick Your Neck Out

Posted June 13, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

James Bryant Conant wrote, “Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”

Joyful Springers stick their necks out. They know that the best accomplishments come on the heels of risk.

Go ahead and take a chance today.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins often slept in this position, looking like she broke her neck in her dreams.]

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