. Knowing ourselves: Taking a moment to be aware of ourselves helps to ground us and anchor our vision of who we truly are. Checking in with our thoughts, the author writes, ensures that we perceive where we stand. This further enables us to step back and gauge situations mindfully.

. Leaving a legacy: Through the book, Kim emphasises the importance of ancestors in the Korean culture. In the way that ancestors influence the lives of their descendants, she asks us to serve the generations that are to come, by leaving a legacy behind. This legacy is created through small actions such as being kind, looking out for our neighbours, and treating people well.