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#270| I Have Learned

September 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 6 Comments

I’ve learned that it’s not what I have in my life but who I have in my life that counts.

~Unknown

Join in the Fray: September is almost over. What have you learned this month?

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.

#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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#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?

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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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#242| Family Is Everything

August 30, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 11 Comments

Whether by blood or by affinity, family is everything.

We trust you will have the opportunity to spend quality time with your family this weekend.

And for those family members living in other places, thank goodness for Skype, Face Time, Google Hangouts – and good ole telephones!

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

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