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#280| Change Your Mind

October 7, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 7 Comments

To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. It’s really a point of view and a mental attitude you have about yourself.

~Albert Schweitzer

We’ve all pretty much heard the sayings, “Mind over matter” and “you are what you think.”

Albert Schweitzer takes these thoughts a bit farther by sharing his belief that good health goes beyond diet and exercise.

Consider this: good health is contingent on your point of view coupled with your personal mental attitude.

Want to change your health? Change your mind!

Join in the Fray: Do you agree or disagree with today’s quote?

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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#277| Are You Ready?

October 4, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Are you ready for some football?

Disclaimer: Katrina’s beau (and my Dad) is a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Me? NOT!!!

Join in the Fray: Sound off in the comments – what’s your favorite football team?

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#275| A Good Advisor

October 2, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

The night is a good advisor.

Join in the Fray: It’s Friday! What’s on your agenda for tonight?

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#274| The World Within

October 1, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.

~Lillian Smith

Join in the Fray: How has traveling has changed you and changed “the world within?”

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From The Mailbag: Can I Find Balance With An Independent Woman?

September 30, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 6 Comments

Daily we receive emails and Facebook in-boxes containing questions from our readers and fans.

We respond to many of them privately, post them on our Facebook page and in our private group.

Because we receive so many questions, Adrienne and I decided to re-institute our “From The Mailbag” feature.

Each week we’ll share a question and give you the opportunity to weigh in.

This week’s question comes from Chase, a Marine who is also a fan on our Facebook page:

I have friendships with gorgeous, intelligent, single black women. Some have asked my opinion and sometimes it’s a topic of general discussion about our single status. I express to my friends, speaking from my personal experience, some women give off (probably out of necessity) this extreme air of independence.

Most men want to feel needed and will pursue a woman who allows that need to be met. Some men will actually pursue a woman who is struggling because this allows him to be Prince Charming or her superhero.

I definitely do not advocate a woman relying so heavily on a man; I’m suggesting balance. Show him you need and want him, working together while pushing through it all and building a life for you and him. So, when his job takes him elsewhere, he knows you have the strength and independence to hold family and the relationship down.

This is what I think and wonder, deep inside. Can I find balance with an independent woman?

Thanks in advance,

Chase

So, what y’all think?

Join in the Fray and leave a response for Chase: Can a man find balance with an “Independent Woman?”

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#270| I Have Learned

September 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 6 Comments

I’ve learned that it’s not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts.

~Unknown

Join in the Fray: September is almost over. What have you learned this month?

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#262| Enjoy The Sunshine!

September 19, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 7 Comments

If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.

Morris West

Join in the Fray: Hopefully you’re enjoying a sunshine-y day. What are you up to?

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#261| A Happiness Magnet

September 18, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 9 Comments

So how do you see the glass – half-empty, or half-full?

Your response to that very basic question makes a world of difference not only in your approach to life, but also to how people approach you.

Those who are optimistic at heart, reflecting an upbeat, positive outlook on life are magnets.

They are happiness magnets – not just receiving happiness in their own lives, but spreading happiness to those coming into their sphere.

I believe we “get what we give.” When you extend positive energy into the universe, what else can the universe give back to you, other than what you give out?

Today and in life, I encourage you to be a happiness magnet.

Stay positive – and watch good things and good people come your way!

Join in the Fray: Today, what are you going to do to be a happiness magnet?

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#260| Go Hard!

September 17, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

The Urban Dictionary defines go hard as “doing something to its fullest; doing something well.”

Based on that definition, what do you believe would happen if whatever we did, wherever we went, we did it with all our heart?

What if we didn’t do things or go places as a matter of routine, but in anticipation and expectation?

What if we willingly and wholeheartedly put ourselves into the things we do – into the places we go?

What if we immersed fully into the moment?

What if we decided to go hard – everyday?

Today’s photo features blogger and freelance writer Williesha Morris and her husband Jason. Be sure to visit Williesha’s blog, Nerdy Thirty-Something Life. Find tools and resources for “the writer’s life” at her website, My Freelance Life. To read one of Williesha’s guest posts for The Swirl World, click here.

Join in the Fray: It’s Travel Thursday – where will you go to immerse yourself in the moment – and go hard?

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Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Feature photo Copyright © Jessica Messer Photography. Used with permission from Jason and Williesha Morris.

#254| Ride The Wave!

September 11, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

I challenge you not to only “ride the wave,” but to go one better.

Do as Thoreau says, and launch yourself on every wave.

To me, launching yourself means to first see the opportunity in any given moment, and then to leverage that opportunity.

The “opportunity” can be something as simple as seeing the beauty in a single flower (there’s something to be said for “stopping to smell the roses.”)

The opportunity can also be something as complex as paying attention when an idea flits through your mind, and stopping. Writing it down. Brainstorming.

Or, just doodling!

The point is not only to seize the moment, but also to enjoy it.

John and his wife love riding the wave – with each other!

Join in the Fray: What steps can you take to “launch yourself?”

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