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#132| A Tender Look

May 12, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

“Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.”

~Peter Ustinov

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.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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#130| Primary Relationship

May 11, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

“My primary relationship is with myself—all others are mirrors of it” ~Shakti

It’s perfectly ok to put yourself first.

Not in the sense of being insensitive or selfish.

Rather, in the sense of understanding that if you don’t get you on point, if you’re not happy with who you are, all other relationships and interactions with others will suffer.

Your primary responsibility is to be the best you that you can be.

When that happens, everyone in your sphere reaps the benefit.

A win-win!

Did you know The Swirl World has a Facebook page devoted exclusively to Military Swirl Couples?

Click here to view photos of active duty and retired military couples from around the world, and read their stories.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

They Don’t Always Have To Be White!

May 6, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Fourteen year-old Charlotte Spencer is a self-taught anime artist whose future aspirations include producing animated movies and cartoons.

Charlotte Spencer’s logo

She has some very definite ideas about the types of characters she wants to see in her movies – and she’s not shy about sharing her viewpoint.

“Main characters don’t always have to be white!” Charlotte exclaims.

She has her own website and has already begun putting in the work and time necessary to make her dreams come true.

Charlotte is the biracial daughter of Interracial Marriage and Family Dating Coach Lorraine Spencer. Charlotte has done the research and has some very definite ideas about the types of characters she wants to see in her movies.

She’s determined to ensure her characters – well, listen to the podcast and find out!

One thing we have to say about Charlotte and fact that she’s Lorraine’s daughter: the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here for the direct download or here for the show’s permanent link.

You can also listen to this and other episodes on Sound Cloud.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over to iTunes, Stitcher Radio and FMPlayer.

To visit Charlotte’s website, click here.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

#126| Authentic Beauty

May 6, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m totally here for a killer lipstick and great mascara. A light dusting of blush on the apples of my cheeks gives a subtle flush of color.

Combine those elements with my natural curls and I’m pretty much good to go.

Whether you add a few more steps (or none at all) the important component to always have on point is the inner self.

Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.

~Sophia Loren

Real beauty – or should I say, authentic beauty – shines from within.

Shine on.

Brenda Thompson, today’s featured model, was recently a guest on the podcast. She swirled with Rock Stars! To read more about Brenda and listen to her interview (and see a vintage photo of her with one of her rock star loves), click here.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#125| A New Day

May 5, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.

J.B. Priestley

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#124| Today Is The Day

May 4, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today is the day we must ask ourselves . . .

Did I offer peace today?

Did I bring a smile to someone’s face?

Did I say words of healing?

Did I let go of my anger and resentment?

Did I forgive?

Did I love?

These are the real questions.

I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

~Henri Nouwen

Let’s decide to make a difference.

Today.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#121| The Best Part Of Me

May 1, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We want to say “Thank You!” for the emails, Facebook in-boxes and comments we receive telling us how much you appreciate the positive, uplifting content we provide.

We view our blog, Facebook page and online group as a welcome oasis from all the drama and turmoil so prevalent in some online spaces, and places in the real world.

In The Swirl World, we celebrate diversity and the joys of interracial relationships.

You see, we love love.

We especially love to see the love expressed in interracial unions – depicting images of real couples who say to each other, “You’re the best part of me.”

If you’re looking for “a rest from the mess” and the uplifting joy of interracial love, you’ll find it in The Swirl World.

If you haven’t yet joined our Facebook community, we invite you to swing over there and check us out.

If you enjoy seeing military couples, head over to our Military Swirl page.

What you’ll find there, is love.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#120| Home On The Range

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

California Conservation Corps Manager John Griffith (who is also a Swirler, by the way) loves nature and the environment.

Though a vacation to European cities is my personal preference, much can be said for trips allowing you to get “up close and personal” with nature.

In today’s photo, John’s on the job doing his thing and loving every minute.

Those animals you see in to background?

Elk.

If nature is your thing, I heartily encourage you to visit California and other states where animals are still “home on the range!”

John is one of the best dancers you’d ever want to meet. To check out his YouTube channel, click here.

To read more about John and listen to our podcast featuring him, click here and here.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#119| Seize The Moments

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

With all the turmoil and unrest throughout the world, happiness is something you sometimes have to strive to attain – or maintain.

Whatever you do and no matter what happens, seize the moments – love, and be loved.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

How To Swirl With Rock Stars

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

Brenda Thompson is a “Seasoned Swirler” – she’s been Swirling like a Rock Star – and with Rock Stars since the early 70’s!

Friend and confidante to members of Led Zeppelin, Three Dog Night, The Who and other rock bands, in this podcast episode Brenda shares some interesting stories – and important advice – for Black women who want to get out of their comfort zone and Swirl.

Brenda Thompson and an old friend, circa the 1970s.

Want to learn how to swirl with Rock Stars? Listen and learn . . . listen and learn.

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here for the direct download or here for the show’s permanent link.

You can also listen to this and other episodes on Sound Cloud.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over to iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

A former university professor and public relations professional, Brenda is also an accomplished writer. Look for upcoming posts featuring her short stories.

To visit Brenda’s blog, click here.

The Shout Out! for this episode goes to Nancy Gathecha of the Live By Design – Inspiration Radio Podcast.

Nancy’s weekly show features inspiring stories and informative interviews with business strategists, lifestyle experts and thought leaders on various topics. Each show will leave you motivated and ready, to take action in the direction of the life and business of your dreams.

To listen to Nancy’s show, click here. Follow her on Twitter @NancyGathecha. Find Nancy on Facebook here.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com. Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio!

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