#50to50

As we go into the weekend leading to Valentine's Day and everyone is focused on LOVE, let's practice Self Love. Don't get me wrong. I love love! I encourage and support it! But, in order to really be a good partner, we must be sure to first love ourselves. So, take some time for you! Love on yourself. Buy yourself flowers. Take yourself on a date! Do whatever it is that brings you joy and peace in this crazy world. And no matter how you feel, look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I Love Me!" #selfcare #selfesteem #selflove #PlatinumTurnsGolden #50to50 #Journeyto50 https://www.instagram.com/p/CofhRMvPpN__4moiZ5WUrOHXayt6SvVqR13IfI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#7 of 50- Physical Awareness Day. So many times we get so busy that we tend to forget to take care of ourselves. But, let's make new habits! Let's be aware of what foods we're putting in our temples. Oh, yes, it applies to food, too. Let's be mindful of how we take care of our temples. Are we keeping it in nice shape by taking care of it or are we letting it go and get worn down? Take mental or physical notes of where you are today. Decide if you're in a good place or not. Make any necessary changes! #PlatinumTurnsGolden #50to50 #Journeyto50 https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc9yq9vRZ2aByIZLcQD9OFE7bttbxd7TJtYSI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#6 of 50- Pray for all leaders! Our Nation's President. Our Pastors. Our organizations' presidents. Our convention presidents. The leaders in our families. All leaders. We need prayer now more than anything! And being in a position of leadership can be a draining task, but the prayers of others give strength and encouragement! Pray! Pray! Pray! #PlatinumTurnsGolden #50to50 #Journeyto50 https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc9l92vil0A3ryzWavQE_0rWRij3REUPZxVmY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#5 of 50- Call a Friend! Actually pick up your phone (cell or landline) and place a call to a friend. Maybe even a friend that you haven't spoken to in some time. I don't know if you're like me, but texting has replaced so many phone calls with it's convenience. But it can never replace the joy of actually hearing someone's voice. So, go ahead and set aside 10 minutes, 30 minutes....maybe even an hour or more. Call A Friend today! You'll be glad you did! #PlatinumTurnsGolden #50to50 #Journeyto50 https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc9X_Tv7_lYMUZYj76DQWgBh28JPtnxfJTKdM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Goooood morning! What an amazing start we had yesterday! Prayers for others were being lifted all over the country!!! How awesome is that? Our next step- I encourage us to send an encouraging note to a family member or friend. It doesn't have to be long. But every now and then it's just good to receive encouragement from someone else out of the blue. You never know what someone is going through and my Mama taught me that it's just nice to be nice! Thank you for being on this journey with me! #50to50.....let's do this!!!! #CelebrateLife #PlatinumTurnsGolden https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmyw6wLrNkdlhHukHnOd6ubwkmHCzBNIK9ivxQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hey, fam! Ten years ago, you humored me by sharing a #40to40 journey with me. Well, I would love to have you join me on a #50to50 journey as your girl is getting ready for her Golden year! Woohoo!!! I felt we started a trend ten years ago as the movement caught on. Some people celebrated 40 weeks to 40 and did something new each week. Others celebrated 40 months to 40 by doing 40 things they always wanted to do. I loved it! Let’s keep it going! Let’s celebrate life! ‪#‎50to50 It truly is a blessing to even be this close!!! Sorry for the late start. It's been a busy season. But you can still participate before you go to bed tonight! And please let me know if you've joined with a like or a comment! #CelebrateLife #PlatinumTurnsGolden https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmx6NvANq4UIbhPsnNp5uMD8xZ7HrJOujI9GCM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you are about voting (and who the heck in their right mind is not?) here’s 50 artists from 50 states that will be performing on October 17-18 to try and get all the folks to the polls. They include Los Lobos, Fantastic Negrito, Paul Cebar and many others. Funkadesi will represent Illinois.