Inspiration Daily 2015 Archives - Page 11 of 35

#263| Grateful!

September 20, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic.

~John Henry Jowett

I’m enjoying the benefits of gratitude – how about you?

Join in the Fray: What are you grateful for?

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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#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.

#259| Dare To Love – Yourself!

September 16, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

Here in The Swirl World, we’re all about self-love and self-confidence.

Of course we believe in setting goals, up leveling and doing whatever it takes to become better.

Each of us is a work in progress – we get that.

Nevertheless, during the process of going from good, to better, to your best self, we encourage you to love yourself right where you are.

You are unique and special.

So much so, only one edition of you exists!

If you dare to love yourself – and love yourself right, you’ll strive to make choices that are in your best interest.

Yes, you’ll help others and serve mankind, but in doing so you won’t leave you behind.

Go ahead: Dare to love yourself.

Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends.

Go ahead.

Love yourself Just. That. Much.

Join in the Fray: What are the top three things you LOVE about you?

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#258| Who Needs Your Gifts?

September 15, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 7 Comments

Somebody needs my gifts! And they need yours.

~Kaywanda Lamb

Someone, somewhere, needs what you have to offer.

You’ve been uniquely designed to make a difference in that person’s life.

You – with your specific personality, your specific experiences and your specific gifts.

Have you ever had this happen: You engaged in a conversation with someone; maybe a coworker, family member and possibly even a perfect stranger.

As you conversed, you discovered that you were able to speak to something that individual was going through – because at some point in your life, you had experienced something very similar.

Or, maybe you had not shared the experience, yet you knew to whom you should direct the individual, or you were aware of the resources that could solve their problem.

Maybe, just maybe, you possessed the skills and resources to make a difference in that person’s life.

Who needs your gifts?

Someone does.

Stay open and attuned to your surroundings and the people with whom you come in contact – and watch what happens.

Kaywanda Lamb is featured in today’s inspirational post. Kaywanda uses her gifts and talents to help single moms overcome obstacles and “Do it anyway!”

Join in the Fray: What are your gifts? How can you use them to benefit others?

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#257| Do The Work!

September 14, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Dreams don’t work unless you do.

Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

And yet, far too many live in the dream stage and fail to produce any real effort, or work.

Still others begin to work and then fade away because success doesn’t come fast enough.

Experiencing success in any facet of life – be it a business venture, relationship, losing weight, going to school, whatever – isn’t going to just happen.

Success comes when we do the work.

Wanna make your dreams come true?

Do the work.

Join in the Fray: For which of your dreams do you need to “do the work?”

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#256| Don’t Get Carried Away

September 13, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 9 Comments

It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way that you carry it.

What kind of load are you carrying around today?

I believe we each carry something, in one form or another.

Yet, even the heaviest loads are bearable – if we carry them correctly.

So don’t get carried away by the burdens of your life.

The Serenity Prayer is helpful, especially if we practice it and apply it.

(The refrain of “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen also comes to mind, but I’ll spare you!)

Join in the Fray: What burden do you need to let go?

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#255| A Day Worth Living

September 12, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Heading out somewhere today?

Do you plan to be out and about?

Share your smile with everyone you meet – you never know for whom you will make it a day worth living!

Join in the Fray: What’s the best thing that’s happened to you when you gave someone a smile?

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#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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