Confucianism reminded me a lot of my own culture and experience. My family emphasizes a lot on the idea of respect for elderlys and maintaining peace in relationships between friends and family. I think this quality helped me to develop patience, but it's also harder to express my true self and what I really think.

There is another framework that is not mentioned: Feng Shui. It's a traditional Chinese system that focuses on the harmony between the people and their surroundings. Its core focus is on how position and direction can affect a person's mood, health, and fortune. It is believed that creating a balance between the environment and the individual would directly impact the individual's future. My mom is a deep believer in Feng Shui and had to check the Feng Shui for all our homes before letting us live there.