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#290| A Bountiful Crop

October 17, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

~Ovid

Who doesn’t want the ability to do more, give more . . . be more?

We focus so much on productivity (I’m guilty) and output.

I admit I’m all about setting and reaching goals.

Despite my “Type A” personality, I’m finally learning the value of rest.

After I rest, I’m refreshed and energized.

My “tank” is refueled and I’m in a better position to do more.

Here’s to rest – make sure you get some this weekend!

Join in the Fray: How much more could you accomplish if you rested?

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#289| Celebrate Your Life!

October 16, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

~Oprah Winfrey

I’ve attended a number of funerals in my life.

More often than not, a funeral program is where I most often see the words, “A Celebration of Life,” or, “Celebrating the Life of _________________.”

How much more sense does it make to celebrate life during the time you are alive?

The good. The bad. The ugly.

The whatever.

Celebrate.

Velda Rose Austin recently celebrated a birthday. She loves her life!

Join in the Fray: We’re having a party – and we’re celebrating #TeamYOU! What should our toast to you consist of?

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.

#288| No Fear

October 15, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

I have no fear of depths but a great fear of shallow living.

~Anais Nin

In our estimation, being untraveled (domestic or international) is but one form of “shallow living.”

We can’t stress enough the life changing value traveling brings to your life.

Thankfully, members of The Swirl World are sending in photos and sharing their travel stories. We’d love to share yours! Send your info and photos to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Today’s featured couple, Carl and Shelly, love seeing the sights of Shelly’s native Jamaica. Stay tuned for more from this duo!

Join in the Fray: How do you define “shallow living?”

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.

#287| Believe You Can

October 14, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

“Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you’re young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don’t let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.”

-John Bingham, running speaker and writer

What are your health goals?

Whatever your goals – long term, short-term or immediate, believe you can accomplish them – and you will.

Join in the Fray: What health goal(s) have you set? For which goal(s) do you need to “believe you can?”

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.

#286| A Lethal Combination

October 13, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Black women have beauty and brains.

Separate; very nice.

Together:

A lethal combination.

Join in the Fray: What lethal combinations can you come up with?

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.

Young, Gifted and Black: Meet Shelby Birch

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

Here in The Swirl World, our overarching mission is to provide the tools, inspiration and conversations to help Black women live their best life.

Today, I’m pleased as Punch to introduce you to a woman who is living her life to the fullest – and exemplifies being Young, Gifted and Black.

Meet Shelby Birch

“I have an obligation to tell my story for those who couldn’t do it themselves. I write for them.” -Shelby Birch.

Years ago, Shelby was depressed and complemented suicide.

Instead, she turned to writing and poetry and that has helped heal her. Now a Spoken Word Artist/Poet, Shelby wants to show the world that poetry can mend the broken.

Honors and Accolades

At 13, Shelby won 1st place in her middle school talent show. Since then, she has competed in local, national and international poetry slams as a youth poet and adult.

Shelby is now a 2x Diverse Word Slam Champion and Fringe Poetry Smackdown 2015 Slam Champion.

In March 2015, Shelby’s collegiate slam team competed in the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI 2015) and ranked 5th in the U.S. and Canada – and this was their first time attending!

In August 2015, Shelby opened as a featured poet for internationally touring poet, author and public speaker Michael “Just Mike the Poet” Reid on his Love and Poetry Tour in New York City. Shelby has featured in Detroit and Grand Rapids Michigan, New York City and across Florida.

Ready To Share Her Story

Through 8+ years of experience, Shelby has acquired the skill-sets to teach, mentor, and impact a diverse group of people. Looking for a dynamic speaker for your next event? Visit ShelbyBirch.com for booking details.

Shelby is also working on her first newsletter, so if you want more behind the scene information for Shelby’s upcoming poetry book, events, shirt releases, and projects send an email to ShelbyBirch12@gmail.com. Be sure to place “Sign Me Up” in the subject line!

Watch Shelby Perform Her Poetry

– Women are the Backbone of the World (awesome poem)

– Used (viewer discretion: this poem contains strong language)

– Earth (viewer discretion: this poem contains strong language)

To visit Shelby’s website, click here. Connect with Shelby on Twitter @ShelbyBirch12.

On Instagram, visit @ShelbyBirch.

#285| Unapologetically Black

October 12, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 6 Comments

Nina Simone &

Nikki Giovanni &

Maya Angelou &

Angela Davis &

Zora Neale Hurston &

Me.

They paved the way in history for black women by being authors, poets, civil rights activists, songwriters, television personalities, professors, singers, writers, anthropologists, and actresses.

They all had one thing in common . . . being unapologetically Black and unapologetically women. Their legacy carries on through you.

~Shelby Birch

Do you like Shelby’s shirt? To snag your own, click here.

Note: The Swirl World receives no affiliate income from this post. We’re just happy to support Shelby – and we love her shirt!

Join in the Fray: In what aspect of your life are you unapologetic?

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#284| Good Vibrations

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

You get what you give, so:

Good vibrations only!

Join in the Fray: Who are you sending good vibrations to?

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.

#283| So In Love!

October 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

Be in love with your life – every minute of it!

Join in the Fray: Are you in love with your life? Why or why not?

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.

#282| The Perfect Crime

October 9, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

Committing the perfect crime described in today’s quote isn’t solely for lovers.

This type of crime can be committed by parents and their children . . . grandparents and grandchildren . . . siblings . . . sorority sisters and fraternity brothers . . . and even best friends!

If you have committed the perfect crime with someone, why not take a moment to let him/her know?

Side note: Hazel and her hubby make very happy partners in crime . . . .

Join in the Fray: So . . . with who have you committed the perfect crime?

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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