Posts Tagged ‘Springer Spaniel’
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Comedian Dave Barry said, “My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of M&M’s and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.”
Seriously, who doesn’t feel a little better after a bit of cake? Eating healthy is important, yes, but too much of anything, including healthy food, can be detrimental to our well being.
Joyful Springers eat cake. They know it’s important to balance their healthy eating habits with a little bit of fun for their taste buds.
Are you being a little too strict with your diet? Relax a little. What you eat isn’t nearly as important as how you feel. If a strict eating plan is squeezing the fun from your life, find some room in your diet for some treats.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ducky sure enjoyed the peanut butter and carrot birthday cake I made for her and her sisters.]
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Actress Sophia Loren said, “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
Joyful Springers climb into the fountain. They don’t care about how old they are in years. They care only about keeping active in mind, body, and soul.
When you put your talent to use day after day, when you find outlets for your creativity, when you find ways to improve your mind each day, you don’t grow older. You remain instead in the everlasting youthful energy of eager discovery. Don’t focus on the years that have gone by or on the wrinkles that have shown up on your skin. Instead, focus on the ways you can use your energy to create joy today. Joy is the magic ingredient in the fountain of youth.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Meet Lizzy. Lizzy is one of Ducky's half-sisters. This picture was taken when Lizzy was a couple months old. Their mom is Tilly, who belongs to the wonderful breeders we have to thank for our Ducky--Sally and Warren Wattenbarger. Thanks, Lizzy, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
According to a survey done by British hotel chain, Travelodge, one in four men travel with a stuffed animal and 35 percent of adults sleep with a stuffed animal. Why have stuffed toys made their way into adult life? Because, say the men and woman who sleep or travel with stuffed bears, dogs, and other animals, the critters are calming.
Joyful Springers get stuffed, not stressed. They know that keeping a cuddly toy nearby is a great way to let go of anxiety and allow in peace.
If you have secretly tucked a stuffed toy in luggage or are afraid someone will find out you sleep with a teddy, you can come out of the stuffed toy closet. Be proud of your healthy way of taking care of yourself. If you don’t have a stuffed animal nearby, think about getting one. They’re remarkably soothing and are always good for a smile.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Muggins liked to keep her stuffed toys close. This one, a goose, was one of her favorites. ... And for the record, I proudly announce that I own at least a hundred stuffed animals and sleep with one named Roni (he is the "son" of two large stuffed animals named Rosie and Bernie).]
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
A normal adult day is all about responsible behavior: work, chores, caring for others and/or ourselves, meeting deadlines, paying bills, doing the right thing. All of this is important, for sure. But if it’s all we do then we’ve failed to do one of the most important things in life.
Joyful Springers invite frolic. They know that fun is an essential part of life. They know that if they don’t feel good, anything else they do won’t be nearly as effective and may in fact be counterproductive.
No matter what you have to do today, even if it’s as serious as a battle with life and death, you must find a place for fun. Every smile you fit into your day will make you that much stronger and make it that much easier to do whatever serious task you have before you.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Mattie's back. English Springer Rescue America got Mattie to her current happy home with Brenda in North Carolina. Thanks, Mattie, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Organic gardener, Alan Chadwick, said, “We are the living links in a life force that moves and plays around and through us, binding the deepest soils with the farthest stars.” In other words, we are connected to every living thing in our world.
Joyful Springers link up. They are consciously aware of how their energy flows with everyone and everything around them, so they treat all living things with the respect and kindness they want themselves.
Whenever you are experiencing conflict or struggle, you’re acting as if you aren’t a direct conduit to the power and wisdom of all things in our universe. To move past any challenge, all you need to do is get quiet within and link up with the abundant energy that flows through everything.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ducky and her sister, Lucy, had fun playing tug-of-war on their first birthday.]
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Ray Kroc said, “The more I help others to succeed, the more I succeed.” What a wonderful truth that is. The more you look out for others, the happier you’ll be.
Joyful Springers watch over others. Even as they pursue their own happiness, they keep an eye on the well being of those around them. And in doing so, they add to their own well being too.
While you’re taking care of your own business today and finding ways to feel good, look for ways you can help others feel good too. The more you help others achieve their desires, the faster you’ll achieve your own.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Flash, Halo, and Tilly are back. Flash, Ducky's cousin; Halo, Ducky's sister; and Tilly, Ducky's mom, all belong to the wonderful breeders we have to thank for our Ducky--Sally and Warren Wattenbarger. Thanks, Flash, Halo, and Tilly, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Are you a compliment deflector? So many of us are. Someone says, “That’s a lovely outfit,” and we say, “What, this old thing?” Someone says we’re brilliant, and we say, “Oh, it was nothing.”
Joyful Springers welcome praise. They bask in compliments and kudos and “atta boy”s because they know that both the giving and receiving of approval expands energy.
Would you refuse a lovingly wrapped package handed to you by a friend? Of course not. Praise is a gift. Accept it graciously, and use its energy to become a better person.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Halo and Cody are back. Halo, Ducky's sister who is owned by Ducky's breeders, the Wattenbargers, and his neighbor buddy, Cocker spaniel Cody, are practicing agility in this photo and getting praise from the Wattenbargers' neighbor, Anna. Thanks, Halo and Cody, for guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
This world has room for everyone of us. All we need to do is find our niche.
Joyful Springers nestle in. They find a place where they fit perfectly then they claim it for their own.
Even when it feels otherwise, you do fit someplace. Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Settle into the life you were meant to live.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Meet Timmy. Timmy is Ducky's half-brother. He was in in Ducky's mom's Tilly's first litter. Thanks, Timmy, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Ever noticed how some people always bring you down while others always lift you up?
We are energetic beings. Everywhere we go, our energy touches what’s around us. When we feel good, our energy vibrates at a high frequency that creates good feelings in those around us. When we feel bad, our low frequency energy poisons everything we encounter.
Joyful Springers leave a happy wake. They always find reasons to feel good so they share positive vibrations with everyone they encounter.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not selfish to feel good. The better you feel, the better others will feel when they’re around you. Reach for good feeling thoughts so you can have a positive impact on your world.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Ducky leaves a wake behind in the water and everywhere else she goes. She always makes an impression.]
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Do you ever feel like your life has lost its color, lost its energy? We all feel lusterless at some point or another.
What keeps passion for life alive is creativity, the desire to bring something–an idea or a thing–into being. And creativity requires individuality. As psychologist and writer Edward de Bono said, “Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.”
Joyful Springers mix their patterns. They like to combine blobs with stripes and turn established notions upside down.
Ask yourself what you could see differently today. Could you take an old problem and turn it on its ear? Could you flip flop your ideas about someone you’re having trouble with? When you mix up your patterns, you discover new beauty in everyday life.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.
[Wallis is back. This photo of Catherine Jones's happy South Carolina was taken at Wallis' foster home when Wallis was just a pup. You can see why Catherine fell in love with Wallis and had to take her home. Thanks, Wallis, for being guest starring again on The Joyful Springer.]
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