40 Lessons of 40

via Damon L. Jacobs, openly gay psychotherapist in Manhattan, and author of  "Absolutely Should-less: The Secret To Living The Stress-Free Life You Deserve."
Aging.  We are all going to do it no matter who we are, where we live, or what we believe.  Yet I have found there is much intense fear and shame in the gay community around the most human thing we can possibly do.  

 

I have started writing the "40 Lessons of 40" series here to assist people of any age to realize that getting older can bring empowerment, fun, and freedom, if they learn how to apply certain tools. 

I am thrilled to be turning 40-years-old on April 25th. These are lessons I have learned in forty years that helped me to live, to laugh, to love, and to cope with loss.  I hope they help you to see that the true fountain of youth is the satisfaction and inspiration you get from growing older.

Some sample lessons:

• Don't Condemn What You Don't Understand 
• Sleep Is Important...But Losing A Night Won't Kill You 
• Do What Scares You 
• There Are Two Kinds Of People In The World... 
• Keep The Drama Onscreen
• There Is No Universal Consensus of "Sexy"
• It Is Insane To Argue With The Weather
• There Are Billions Of Dollars Invested In Me Feeling Scared And Sad About Turning 40