Writer & Certified Health Coach
Throughout my life, spring was by far my favorite season of the year. Until now. This year, for a reason I don’t completely understand, there’s been a shift in my perspective. The grandeur and magnificence of fall with its vivid, spectacular foliage—seemingly more brilliant and glorious than the year before—has captured my heart and changed my mind.
At this point in my life, my number one health goal is longevity. It’s the most frequent health topic I Google. (How to reduce postmenopausal belly fat comes in a close second.) Being a health-conscious midlife woman and Certified Health Coach, I make it a point to keep up with the current research, advice, and science regarding nutrition, exercise, and emotional wellbeing. The current expert health advice for us midlife women is to consume more protein and build muscle for metabolic health and longevity.
Many years ago, during a terribly dark time in my life, I traveled to a Buddhist monastery searching, hoping, and praying for answers to end my suffering. I spent hours at a time meditating on a hard cushion, and listened to monks explain the Buddha’s teachings. Unexpectedly, I left with clarity, an open heart, and the courage to forge a new and better life.
Recently, a headline popped up in my news feed that made me think seriously about a possibility I'd considered only once before in my life: moving to another country.
Laurie S. Jacobson 