心靈書架 Spiritual Bookshelf スピリチュアルな 本棚 Spirituelles Bücherregal
Podcast名字『心靈深處』的由來，是因為在每個人的內心深處，都有一個看不見的書架，上面擺放著各式各樣的書，可能是一本自己過去所讀過而且對自己幫助很大的好書，也可能是某一段人生經歷在心靈深處所刻劃出的一本無形的書。
The name “Spiritual Bookshelf” comes from the idea that deep within everyone, there’s an invisible bookshelf. This bookshelf holds all kinds of books—it could be a great book you’ve read in the past that helped you a lot, or an invisible book shaped by your life experiences, etched into your soul.
ポッドキャストの名前『スピリチュアルな 本棚 』、人の心の奥深くに「見えない本棚」があるという考えに由来します。その本棚にはいろいろな本が並んでいます。過去に読んで自分を大きく助けてくれた本だったり、人生経験から心に刻まれた「目に見えない本」だったりします。
Der Name „Spiritual Bookshelf“ stammt von der Idee, dass jeder tief in sich ein unsichtbares Bücherregal hat. Dieses Regal enthält viele verschiedene Bücher – vielleicht ein Buch, das dein Leben verändert hat, oder ein unsichtbares Buch, das aus deinen Lebenserfahrungen entstanden ist und in deiner Seele verewigt ist.
這是一個非營利、沒有廣告、純分享的Podcast，如果您喜歡我們的頻道，歡迎您訂閱並分享給可能也有需要的朋友，我們預計每個星期推出一個新的單集，並且分別用中文、英文、日文及德文四種語言播出，Podcast的主題著重在『如何讓人生過得更美好、更精彩、更充實。』
This is a non-profit, ad-free, sharing-focused podcast. If you enjoy our channel, feel free to subscribe and share it with friends who might benefit from it. We release a new episode every week, available in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, and German. The podcast’s theme is all about how to live a better, more exciting, and fulfilling life.
このポッドキャストは非営利で広告もなく、シェアすることを目的としています。もし気に入っていただけたら、ぜひチャンネルをフォローして、必要な方にシェアしてください。私たちは毎週新しいエピソードを公開し、中国語、英語、日本語、ドイツ語の4言語で配信しています。テーマは「どうすれば人生をより良く、より素晴らしく、より充実したものにできるか」です。
Dieser Podcast ist gemeinnützig und werbefrei. Wenn dir unser Kanal gefällt, abonniere ihn gerne und teile ihn mit Freunden, die ihn vielleicht auch brauchen könnten. Jede Woche veröffentlichen wir eine neue Episode in vier Sprachen: Chinesisch, Englisch, Japanisch und Deutsch. Das Hauptthema des Podcasts ist: Wie kann man ein besseres, spannenderes und erfüllteres Leben führen?
主持人飛利浦在台灣完成大學，到美國留學、在美國工作，後來回到台灣，擁有台灣、美國會計師及美國管理會計師資格，協助過五家公司股票上市櫃，擔任過一家科技公司的總經理及幾家上市櫃公司及跨國集團的財務長、人資長、採購長，曾協助公司進行多次的海內企業併購，並在美國進行多次專利訴訟及商業訴訟，熱愛語言的學習，通過了日語N2及德語B 2檢定考試，喜歡透過閱讀學習，來幫助自己、幫助別人找到解決各種問題的方法，活出充實美好的人生。
Our host, Phillip, completed his college education in Taiwan, then studied and worked in the United States before returning to Taiwan. He is a certified CPA in Taiwan and the U.S., as well as a CMA in the U.S. He has helped five companies go public, served as a general manager at a tech company, and worked as CFO, CHRO, and CPO at several listed and multinational corporations. He has rich experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, U.S. patent litigation, and commercial lawsuits. Phillip loves learning languages—he passed the Japanese N2 and German B2 exams. He enjoys learning through reading, solving problems, and helping himself and others live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
ホストのフィリップは台湾で大学を卒業後、アメリカに留学し、そこで仕事を経験した後、台湾に戻りました。彼は台湾とアメリカで公認会計士の資格、さらにアメリカで管理会計士の資格を取得しています。これまでに5社の上場を支援し、技術会社の総経理や、上場企業や多国籍企業のCFO、人事部長、調達部長を歴任しました。また、国際的なM&A、アメリカでの特許訴訟、商業訴訟にも多く携わってきました。
フィリップは語学の勉強が大好きで、日本語能力試験N2とドイツ語B2の試験に合格しています。本を通じて学び、問題を解決し、自分自身や他の人を助けながら、充実した人生を送ることが彼の喜びです。
Unser Gastgeber Philipp hat sein Studium in Taiwan abgeschlossen und danach in den USA studiert und gearbeitet, bevor er nach Taiwan zurückkehrte. Er ist zertifizierter CPA in Taiwan und den USA sowie CMA in den USA. Er hat fünf Unternehmen beim Börsengang unterstützt, war Geschäftsführer eines Technologieunternehmens und hat als CFO, CHRO und CPO bei mehreren börsennotierten und multinationalen Unternehmen gearbeitet. Außerdem hat er viel Erfahrung mit internationalen Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie mit Patent- und Handelstreitigkeiten in den USA.
心靈書架 Spiritual Bookshelf スピリチュアルな 本棚 Spirituelles Bücherregal
Spiritual Bookshelf Episode 28 :How to live a better life: Facing the midlife crisis ? Part 3
Hi there, how has your week been?
Today, let’s continue exploring the amazing book From Strength to Strength and look at how we can restart our lives and live with deeper joy and meaning.
7. Awakening the Spiritual Side of Yourself
In the first half of life, we often chase achievements and external success to feel happy. And yes, that works—at least for a while. But as we age, that kind of happiness tends to fade. What we truly long for in the second half of life is something deeper—joy that comes from meaning, purpose, and connection beyond ourselves.
Science tells us there are two kinds of happiness. One is pleasure, which is short-term and based on achievements or sensory experiences. The other is joy, which is long-lasting and comes from meaning, spirituality, and serving others.
Let’s be honest—our minds are often full of “me, me, me.” It’s like watching the same boring TV show all day long. But faith and spirituality can shift our focus to something bigger. We start asking: Where does truth come from? How can I help others? What’s the story behind my life? That shift takes pressure off ourselves and brings peace.
8. Turning Vulnerability into Strength
A meaningful life often comes out of pain and loss—not success and victories. Pain can be a doorway to deep transformation. So many of us, especially high achievers, spend our lives hiding our weaknesses. But in the second half of life, our deepest connections often come through our vulnerability.
The author recalls a moment after one of his talks when someone came up to him and said, “What moved me most wasn’t the data—it was when you admitted your struggles with anxiety and self-doubt.” That hit him. He realized: when we’re honest about our struggles, it gives others permission to be honest too. That kind of connection is far more powerful than any award or title.It’s natural to want to avoid pain or numb ourselves with busyness. But if we look back, the moments that truly shaped us often came through hardship and failure.
One older man once said, “The year I learned the most was the year my wife died.” It was painful beyond words, but it forced him to reevaluate what really matters in life.
Life doesn’t follow the script we imagined. A lot of things are out of our control. But what is in our control is how we respond. Real strength isn’t about controlling everything—it’s about learning to accept what is, and finding meaning even in the chaos.
In the first half of life, we’re busy proving ourselves. But in the second half, we can finally let go. True freedom comes not from needing to prove our worth, but from believing that we already have worth, simply by being.
The author shares another story. After one of his talks, there were no standing ovations, no media interviews. But for the first time, he felt a deep, peaceful silence inside. He said, “I don’t need applause anymore. I just want to be true to myself.”
9. Live a Life Where You Use Things, Love People, and Honor God
Big life changes don’t always come from crisis. Sometimes they come from a sense of adventure—a desire to explore something new and meaningful.
When the tide goes out, we can finally see the ocean floor—and catch fish. In the same way, when our lives move away from the “high tide” of success and busyness, we can finally see what truly matters.
Even if it feels like life is going downhill, don’t give up. This may actually be the best time to plant new seeds for a future full of joy. With the right mindset and approach, the second half of life can be the richest and most meaningful season we’ll ever have.
That’s it for today’s episode.
If you’re in the second half of life—or even preparing for it—I hope today’s reflections gave you some hope, comfort, and direction. Life’s not about climbing forever. It’s about going deeper, loving better, and living with purpose. See you next time. Take car