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#253| It’s Better To Stay At Home

September 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home. –James Michener

I love to travel.

If you say, “Let’s g—,” I’m saying, “When?!” before you even get the sentence out of your mouth.

Though I’m big on advocating the advantages of traveling, even I can think of a time when it’s better to stay at home.

I agree with James Michener – if you’re going to go somewhere and reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.

In other words, if you’re going to be negative, fearful, critical and insensitive, keep all of that to yourself and Just. Stay. At. Home.

And you know what? Michener’s sentiment holds true if you hold those kinds of feelings concerning people of a different ethnicity or culture than you.

We live in a global society, which means we’re all interconnected – whether we like it or not.

I love living in a global society – how about you?

Today’s photo features the Smiths on vacation in Stockholm, Sweden.

Join in the Fray: How do you feel about living in a global society?

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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#252| Making Progress

September 9, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 18 Comments

It’s Wednesday – as good a time as any to chat about wellness.

Hopefully, like me, you’re making progress with your health and fitness goals.

If you aren’t, don’t despair.

Every day is a new day, which means you have another day to begin moving in the desired direction.

Remember: Strive for progress – not perfection.

Join in the Fray: Where do you stand on your 2015 health and fitness goals? Are you making progress?

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#251| Do You Have Enough?

September 8, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 9 Comments

Here on the blog I tend to talk quite a bit about setting and reaching goals and achieving.

I know why I do this: It’s because setting goals – and achieving them – is a huge part of my life (and has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember).

I push myself to succeed, and my friends will tell you I also push them to succeed.

And you know what? I also want you to succeed.

“Success” is defined differently for each of us, and that’s ok.

The goal (see what I did there?) is to strive for whatever success means to us, and to be willing to take the steps required to obtain that success.

In today’s quote, Lou Holtz says, “If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.”

I agree with him!

If you’re constantly feeling bored, I have to ask “Do you have enough goals?”

How about we take the word “bored” out of our vocabulary, and instead replace it with descriptions of the activities, hobbies and – watch for it – goals – we are reaching for.

I challenge you to banish boredom, and get some things done instead.

Join in the Fray: What goals have you set for this month? For the remainder of the year?

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#250| Happy Labor Day, USA!

September 7, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Happy Labor Day!

Hope you’re enjoying your time off – and the last few days of summer.

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#249| So Happy Together

September 6, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 14 Comments

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you can still be happy.

Be happy with you.

You and someone else . . . or you and you.

So happy together . . . . .

Join in the Fray: Can you truthfully say you enjoy your own company? Why or why not?

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Lyrics to “So Happy Together,” written by Alan Gordon, Allan Gordon, and Garry Bonner. Copyright: Alley Music Corp., Trio Music Company.

#247| What Else Do You Need?

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

Hmmm . . . I believe Einstein was onto something.

Now, feel free to substitute the words table, chair, fruit and violin for the things that make you happy and bring you joy.

For me, the table would be exchanged for a book and the fruit for some chocolate or ice cream, yet for the most part Einstein is pretty spot on.

For our featured couple, Daniel and Niki Jarzynika, it looks like a beautiful natural setting and each other’s company is the ticket.

How about you?

Join in the Fray: With the exception of the basics of life (food, clothing and shelter), what else do you need?

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#246| A Fantastic Find

September 3, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

When we think of a “fantastic find,” a fabulous pair of shoes or a gorgeous dress we found on a shopping expedition may come to mind.

A bibliophile thinks of a good book; a music fan covets an album or cd; a foodie drools over the perfect restaurant.

Whatever floats your boat, on this Travel Thursday we want you to consider Ed O’Brien’s assertion that it’s fantastic to be found in a foreign country – not only for the sake of travel, but also for the sake of helping others.

Today’s featured couple, Alida Wright Sharp and her husband Tom, formerly lived in Russia with their two sons. Alida and Tom now live in Belize as missionaries and volunteers for CDF Belize, an organization focused on assisting sexually exploited women and children.

To learn more about Alida and Tom’s life in Belize, click here.

Join in the Fray: What foreign country would you love to be found in?

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#245| Stay Positive!

September 2, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Your body hears everything your mind says.

Do we have to say it?

Stay positive!

Join in the Fray: What good things do you want your mind to say to your body?

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#244| How Bad Do You Want It?

September 1, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 7 Comments

Love yourself and follow your dreams because if you want it bad enough – and you’re willing to put in the work – it will happen.

So, how bad do you want it?

Are you willing to put in the extra hours, the consistency, that is necessary to achieve your goals?

Do you recognize the fact that success doesn’t come overnight; rather, success is an accumulation of effort put in over a period of time?

If so, put your shoulder to the wheel, and keep pushing toward success, because it will happen.

Join in the Fray: What dream or goal are you working toward? Are you putting in the work?

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#243| One Small Thought

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

One small positive thought in the morning can set your day right.

Go ahead; get that positive thought firmly fixed in your mind.

The beauty lies in the fact that the thought doesn’t have to be big – it just has to be positive.

One small thought – one small positive thought – can make all the difference in the direction and course of your day.

Set your thoughts, and your day will surely follow.

Here’s to a great day!

Join in the Fray: Which family member or friend will you spend time with (or contact) this weekend?

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