Prologue_ Forty, Now is the Time to Be Happy

Chapter 1: Forty, Facing Time

How does the mirror of time reflect my life?
In the flowing time, where am I flowing to?
Between life and death, what traces will we leave behind?
What do you realize when you encounter a turning point?
Time repeats itself, why does it always go around in the same place?
Wisdom from everyday life: small but powerful insights

Chapter 2: Forty: A Look Inside Yourself

Your inner compass: where does it truly point?
A Fortress of the Mind: Safe Defense or Isolation?
Facing 'Me', Who Am I Really?
How can we expand our small minds?
Am I taking good care of the garden of my heart?
Is negative thinking the answer, suppression or utilization?

Chapter 3: Forty, Encountering Wisdom

What the classics tell us, will it resonate with me today?
Stoic philosophy: how to comfort middle age?
Whispers of Dawn: Why does enlightenment come then?
The wisdom of broken pottery: what if imperfection is perfection?
Seneca's story: Advice we need now.
The Meaning of "Knowing": Asking Again at Forty

Chapter 4: Dealing with Anxiety

In these uncertain times, how can we avoid collapse?
Is a strong mind something you are born with or something you develop?
How can we live with something we can't control?
How can we face our wounds and walk together?
Facing Your Shadows: How to Not Ignore Your Dark Side
A dance of light and shadow, life ultimately seeks balance.

Chapter 5: Forty: Rebuilding Relationships

Love, does its meaning change when you turn forty?
Looking for a true friend, still yearning for friendship?
Becoming a light to others, a way of life that shines together
The elegance of middle age, the perfection that comes from imperfection
It's okay to be shaken, it's time to accept myself

Chapter 6: Forty: Redefining Success

Success vs. Failure: What Does It Really Mean?
How does true success differ from the world's standards?
Aren't you missing out on the little truths in everyday life?
The meaning of happiness: Why does it feel like it's getting further and further away?
Life wisdom found in a maze, things you only realize when you're lost.

Chapter 7: Forty: Refining Your Daily Life

The aesthetics of everyday life: how to soothe a weary mind?
7 Life-Changing Wisdom Lessons - Will They Apply to Me?
4 Habits for a Clean Life: Where to Start
The Power of Questions: If You Don't Ask, Nothing Begins
Even this moment is a piece of my life. How will I fit it together?

Chapter 8: Forty, Adding Depth

Life wisdom passed down through the ages
Facing the clock, it's time to muster up the courage once again.
Living my own way, what is the real me?
Deepening through reading, discovering new possibilities through books
In this age of desire, can I live without wavering?

Epilogue: If I don't take care of my happiness, who will?
How to use the appendix
Appendix 1.
8 Personal Reflection Questions and Step-by-Step Practice
Appendix 2.
When to Live Your Life - Self-Reflection Workbook

Now, you are ready to be happy

“What time am I living in today?”
This question is not just about reflecting on the day.
Through philosophy, daily life, and autobiographical stories, the author persuasively conveys the essential importance of 'living in the present moment.'
It's a reminder that the only time we can control is 'today'.

The reason why forty is special is because it is a time of transition where you go through the anxiety of your twenties and the busyness of your thirties and finally begin to ask yourself about yourself.
This book answers that question and offers eight reflections for all of us.

Chapter 1 shares philosophical reflections on looking back on the traces of life using time as a mirror, and Chapter 2 discusses the resilience of the mind to manage anxiety.
Chapter 3 discusses how to apply the wisdom learned from the classics to today's life, and Chapter 4 deals with the courage to face and accept life's wounds.
Chapter 5 suggests ways to protect myself and connect healthily in relationships, and Chapter 6 reflects on true 'success' and a meaningful life that differs from the world's standards.
Chapter 7 shows how small but consistent practices can change your life, and Chapter 8 covers a philosophical attitude and a mature inner self for life after forty.

Above all, what makes this book special is that it goes beyond simple comfort or advice and instead explores and ponders with the reader, seeking a path.
In sentences that gently blend Stoic philosophy and Eastern thought, we ultimately discover the power of living in the present moment.

Whether you're in your forties, on the verge of turning forty, or already past that age, this book is a story open to anyone who wants to live in the "here and now," no matter what stage of life they're in.
The anxiety, confusion, and worries, big and small, we feel tell us that life may not be the end, but the beginning of something deeper.
And he speaks quietly but firmly.

“You are already good enough, and now all that’s left to do is be happy.”