Truth | The Joyful Springer

Stride Forward

Posted January 21, 2012 By Ande and has 2 comments.

The last post focused on the importance of tenacity. So how can you be tenacious? Scottish writer, Eileen Caddy describes the process well: “Stride forward with a firm, steady step knowing with a deep, certain inner knowing that you will reach every goal you set yourselves, that you will achieve every aim .”

Joyful Springers stride forward. They understand that it is a conviction of success that allows them to keep going even when the going gets challenging.

Never go after a goal you want but don’t think you can achieve. Before you take action, be sure the truth that you can have what you want replaces all doubts. Then run with that truth, all the way to the success you want.

[Ducky, aka Commando Ducky , is now striding forward (with the help of her brace) on the beach, off leash finally!! after a nearly year long rehab following an ACL injury. It's such a joy to see her stepping out again!]

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Talk Turkey

Posted November 24, 2011 By Ande and has 6 comments.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a family time. So what’s the best way to get along with family?

Be in truth.

Joyful Springers talk turkey. They don’t try to please others, even family members, by being what they aren’t. They tell the truth about themselves and their lives.

Family get-togethers can be obligations. Or they can be opportunities. Consider using this Thanksgiving, and all future family times, as a chance to relate to others genuinely.

[Pringles and Triscut are back. Joan Howe's gorgeous Springers were obviously are wondering when the photo shoot would be over and when they could chow down on that turkey, but they were well-mannered girls when Joan took the picture! . ]

Tim and Ducky and I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Create Symmetry

Posted August 19, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

Most of us move through our lives just a little off balance, tilting this way and that, lurching from one problem to the next. We manage to get along, but there’s nothing smooth about it.

Joyful Springers create symmetry. They find ways to interact with others and with themselves in a harmonious way. They do this by staying present and honest in all their interactions.

When you live in a reactionary way, unaware of or unwilling to express your truth, you’ll always be out of balance with yourself and others. Stay aware of your feelings today and let them guide you to the harmony you want in your life.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky and her sister, Halo, had a blast playing at their first birthday party.]

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Practice Sincerity

Posted April 11, 2010 By Ande and has 2 comments.

Edward R. Murrow said, “To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.” Want people to listen to you? Tell the truth.

Joyful Springers practice sincerity.

You can look sincere all you want, but true sincerity comes from within. Speak your truth.