Archives for January 2015

#31| Rest and Rejuvenate

January 31, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

If you’re anything like me, the weekend is a time to get caught up on projects and get some uninterrupted work done.

That’s all well and good, and yes, staying on your grind or working that side hustle is important.

Yet, with five days of work and more work on the weekend, when do we rest and rejuvenate?

This weekend, let’s employ the wisdom of a baby and get some rest – no, some sleep. Our bodies and minds can be renewed, and we can get back to business with renewed fervor.

Z z z z z z z z z z . . . . . . .

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The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

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#30 | A Beautiful Life

January 30, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Their megawatt smiles say it ALL.

This is what happens when you choose character and compatibility over superficial factors that are limiting and keep you boxed in.

Want a beautiful life? Expand your dating and marriage options – and keep an open mind!

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#29 | Bring The Sunshine

January 29, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Imagine the difference we would experience in our lives if we determined no matter what, we would bring the sunshine?

Where in your life do you need to shine some light? Bring it!

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#28 | Building Bridges

January 28, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Whether our family unit is large or small; categorized as immediate, extended or global, as members of a family we are in the business of building bridges, not burning them.

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#27 | Perfect Imperfections

January 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

How accepting are you of your individual, unique beauty?

Are you comfortable in your own skin – or do you focus on your seeming imperfections?

Imperfections aren’t all bad.

In fact, your imperfections make you perfectly and gloriously . . . you.

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White Boy Fresh – Conservationist John Griffith

January 26, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Have you seen this video??

Or this one??

We saw the first video and became extremely curious.

We wondered: Who is this guy??

Thanks to clicking through to YouTube and reading the information from the profile superior research methods we discovered the mystery man is none other than California Conservation Corps Crew Manager John Griffith.

John is committed to diversity in the conservation and environmentalism movements – and guess what else?

He’s a Swirler! Woot Woot

We contacted John and he graciously consented to an interview.

John leads a very interesting life! In addition to working in the Corps, he’s the author of Totem Magic: Going MAD, a book about 6th graders with magical powers who help the world’s endangered species.

John is so committed to conservation, 100% of the proceeds from book sales are donated to conservation and environmental groups.

We’re happy to report that talking to John is just as fun, informative and entertaining as looking at the videos on his YouTube channel.

Give a listen to our convo with John Griffith – aka “White Boy Fresh.”

He’s hilarious!

To listen on the podcast player, click here or here.

To listen on Sound Cloud, click here.

John Griffith and his best friend, Connie Stewart

To visit John’s website, Totem Magic, click here.

To check out John’s Totem Magic YouTube channel, click here.

Head on over to Facebook and “Like” John’s page, Totem Magic: Going MAD by clicking here.

Shout out from John and us to Outdoor Afro! To visit the website, click here. To visit the Facebook page, click here.

Shout out from John and us to African American National Park Event. To visit the Facebook page, click here. To learn more about the event, email Founder Teresa Baker at tmbaker1165@gmail.com.

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#26 | Success: How Much Do You Want It?

January 26, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

It’s Monday, and today many of us return to full-time jobs outside the home. Others are entrepreneurs who are running their own business, or passionpreneurs striving to do the work they love.

Regardless of your work status, motivation is paramount.

What’s driving you in the direction of success – and how badly do you want it?

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#25 | Sweet Serenity

January 25, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today and every day, we pray for sweet serenity.

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#24 | Release Your Inner Child!

January 24, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

There are few things that laughter, playing around and having fun won’t cure.

It’s the weekend.

Release your inner child.

Go out and have some fun!

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#23 | The Safety And Joy Of Love

January 23, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Yesterday our fellow podcaster Lavinia celebrated 10 years of matrimony with her husband Jay, the love of her life.

Her sweet words to him:

Swirling winds and inches, then feet of snow fell around the little church where we stood together and promised to love, honor and cherish each from that day forward. And for 10 years, when the rest of the world around us is crazy and hateful, we continue to find safety and joy in each other’s arms and love. Happy Anniversary, Jay.

For all the scoffers and naysayers who would try to dissuade Black women from expanding their dating and marriage options to find love and longevity in their relationships, please have a seat.

Happy Anniversary, Lavinia and Jay!

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