Face It Eagerly

Posted July 26, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

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A line from a Mark Akenside poem reads, “Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.”

Joyful Springers face it eagerly.  “It” is visions of wonder and magic and joy.  They look toward their future with exuberant anticipation.

Instead of keeping your focus on an unpleasant present, put your expectant attention on a delightful future.  The energy of your keen desire can turn the imaginary into reality.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful JACK RUSSEL TERRIER.

[Meet Archie.  This happy, much loved Jack Russell terrier, who belonged to Jen Peters, was 11 weeks old in this photo. Archie has left our world, but he lives on in the hearts of those who loved him.   Be always in joy, Archie, and thanks for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer!]

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Categories: Create your reality, Dogs, Dreams, Goals, Jack Russel terriers, Mind power, Passion
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Extend Yourself

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

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Isn’t it relaxing when we can find a comfort zone and stay in it?  Ahh … no effort required.

The problem with comfort zones, though, is that they don’t often allow us to reach our visions.

Joyful Springers extend themselves.  They look beyond what’s familiar, and they stretch into the uncomfortable and easy so they can get to the exciting and new.

Are you settling for something that doesn’t light you up just because it’s what you’re used to?  Reach beyond your comfort zone today, and put your sights on what you really want in your life.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Ducky was fully extended when she barked and barked and barked at a deer chowing down on bushes in front of the house.  She was determined that the deer WOULD NOT come into her house and steal her food.  After I opened the window to shoo the deer away (before Ducky got hoarse from too much barking), Ducky took up position hanging over the back of the living room sofa, staring toward the front of the house, on guard against surreptitious deer invasion.]

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Load Yourself Up And Go

Posted July 9, 2010 By Ande and has no comments yet.

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Pooh’s Little Instruction Book includes this bit of wisdom:  “You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.”

Although expecting and wanting what we want in our lives is essential to creating what we want, we can’t just sit around and wait for miracles.  We have to take the energy of our desires and allow it to lead us to inspired action.

Joyful Springers load themselves up and go.  They fill themselves with visions of who they want to know and what they want to experience, and then they follow their instincts and go for what they want when it feels right.

If you’ve been waiting a long time for something to happen, spend some time today feeling like it already has.  Then pay attention to what you feel like doing next … and go where your spirit leads you.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Meet Emma, and say hello again to Sidney. Emma was only eight years old when she passed away on May 8, 2009.  The slow and gentle girl who earned the nickname, Eeyore, because she moved like the character in the Winnie the Pooh stories, belonged for an all-too short eighteen months to Catherine Jones.  Not long after Emma was adopted, she developed cancer, and in spite of a valiant and graceful battle with the disease, she moved on from this world to a place of pure comfort and joy.  She passed away in Catherine's arms, as Catherine soothed her by singing, "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine." Catherine says Emma left a "big impression on many people."  Emma, Catherine says, "taught us so much in the short time she was with us."  Sidney grieved the loss of her "sister" deeply.  Be always in joy, Emma and thanks, Emma and Sidney, for guest starring on The Joyful Springer.]

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Lead On

Posted June 7, 2010 By Ande and has 1 comment.

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What does it take to be a good leader?  Do you have to have all the answers?

No, you don’t.  Good leaders aren’t the ones who know everything.  They’re the ones who have the courage to get out in front and create a vision of something wonderful.  They’re the ones who have the passion and confidence to take a step toward a worthwhile goal.

Joyful Springers lead on with eager enthusiasm.  They believe in a world of expansion and achievement.

If you want to create change in your world, don’t wait for someone else to do it.  Ask, “What can we do about this?”  Then take a step toward a new vision.  The moment you do, you become a leader, and others will follow you into a better world.

… another wise tidbit from a joyful English Springer Spaniel.

[Muggins led her friend, Max, the Lhasa Apso all over her yard.  He would follow her everywhere..]

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