Inspiration Daily 2015 Archives - Page 24 of 35

#126| Finding Love

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

So, why do we travel?

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” ~Anais Nin

Certainly we travel purely for pleasure, to visit places we’ve never been before.

And sometimes, we travel because we want to make a new life, in a new place and around new people.

South Carolina native Paula Cooper Trajkovski (TRY-KOV-SKI) made this decision. She left the United States, got a job and began working on her Master’s Degree.

Finding love wasn’t Paula’s number one goal. As life would have it, she found it anyway.

Paula says, “I found it all: I found love, work and fulfillment – in Macedonia!

To read more about the amazing love story of Paula Cooper Trajkovski (TRY-KOV-SKI) and her husband Bojan (BOY-YUN), click here. To hear their story, click here (you’ll love Bojan’s accent!).

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.

#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

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#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.

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#123| Sunday School

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

“I take the kids to church and Sunday School. They love it. I really think it’s important for a child to feel that there are things that are bigger than your life out there.”

~Reese Witherspoon

Are you heading out to Sunday School?

If you’re a Sunday School attendee, we’d like to introduce you to Waynell Henson of ThatSundaySchoolGirl.com.

Head on over to her website and Facebook page now – we’ll be featuring her on a podcast in the near future!

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.

If you have a small business, blog or other products and services, we’d be happy to consider featuring you in a future post. Send us an email and tell us more about you and what you do!

Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo Copyright ©2015 Waynell Henson, used with permission.

#122| Too Busy?

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

redcurrant, blueberries and raspberries

One of the things I’m working on is eating healthier. Thankfully, I do fairly well with this goal, yet there’s always room for improvement.

Weekdays are hectic, and if I fail to plan well and have healthy foods already on hand, eating healthy becomes that much more of a struggle.

For me, the weekend is a great time to shore my body up on salads and fruit. It’s also a good time to make a run to the grocery store to stock up on the things I’ll need for the upcoming week – which goes a long way toward ensuring I’ll be successful in eating right during the week.

Berries are in season now, and few things are more refreshing on a warm morning than a nice cold smoothie. Here’s a recipe I snagged from my friend Michelle over at ElleVeg.com. Michelle says,

“The following is my base recipe for a really good smoothie with several variations that I use for breakfast a few times a week.

1/2 frozen banana
3 frozen figs
1 tablespoon natural honey
1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
one scoop PGX Vegan Protein, vanilla
1 cup low fat soy milk (or substitute your favorite milk: almond, rice, etc.)
2/3 cup ice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup fruit

Blend well on high and enjoy! I try to use seasonal fruits for breakfast or ones I’ve frozen during the summer. Cantaloupe makes a really refreshing smoothie as does kiwi. Need an antioxidant boost? Mix blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Need a bit more energy? Omit the fruit and add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter.”

This weekend, I challenge you to join me in making a conscious effort to eat healthier. Try Michelle’s delicious smoothie recipe, and make sure to have a salad for lunch or a light dinner sometime this weekend.

We don’t ever want to be too busy to eat healthy!

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.

Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo property of The Swirl World™. Smoothie recipe courtesy of Michelle Minvielle at ElleVeg.com, Copyright ©2014. All rights reserved

#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.

#118| No Matter How Slow You Go

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

So yesterday we talked about the importance of taking one step at a time when we want to reach our goals.

I recently got back in the gym and my desire is to get back into my regular workout routine.

Sure, I have to move some things around in my schedule to “make it work,” but I’m determined.

Hopefully you’re just as determined as I am to become more fit and healthy – whatever that means for you.

Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself with others who seem to have already reached the weight you want to be.

Take things one day at a time, and one step at a time. Over time, each positive step you take will bring you to your desired goal.

And are you worried that things are proceeding too slowly as it relates to your exercise and workout efforts?

Don’t be! Remember, slow and steady wins the race.

Not only that, take heart in this fact:

No matter how slow you go, you’re still beating everyone who’s sitting on the couch doing nothing!

For more tips and encouragement on weight loss and healthy eating habits, check out Erika Nicole Kendall’s weight loss blog, “A Black Girl’s Guide To Weight Loss,” where she shares everything she learned to go from a 330 lb couch potato to a certified personal trainer.

Want some vegetarian inspiration – recipes, how-to’s and great information? Check out my friend Michelle Minvielle’s blog over at ElleVeg.com!

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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