The Self Perspective Coaching

THREE DIFFERENT CALENDARS. THREE FAITHS. ONE RARE ALIGNMENT.

Something unusual is happening right now.

Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year all started within the same window of days, creating an extraordinary convergence of Muslim, Christian, and Chinese traditions around mid-February.

Lunar New Year began on February 17, welcoming the Year of the Horse. Families gathered. Homes were cleaned. Red envelopes were exchanged. Firecrackers lit up the night. Across the world, millions marked a fresh start under the first new moon of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.

That same evening, depending on crescent moon sightings, Ramadan began. The first fast started on February 18. Muslims around the globe are now fasting from dawn to sunset, centering their days around prayer, discipline, charity, and spiritual reflection. For the next month, the rhythm of life shifts toward restraint and devotion.

On February 18, Lent also began with Ash Wednesday. Christians entered a 40-day period of prayer and sacrifice leading to Easter on April 5. Ash crosses appeared on foreheads. Some began fasting. Others gave up comforts. The season of repentance and renewal is now underway.

Three observances. Three faith traditions. All unfolding at the same time.

This alignment is unusual because these holidays do not move together. Lunar New Year follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Ramadan shifts roughly 11 days earlier each year because it is based on a purely lunar cycle. Lent is calculated using the Gregorian calendar in relation to Easter after the winter solstice.

They drift independently. For them to begin almost simultaneously is rare and may not repeat for decades.

Yet here we are. Across cities and villages, lanterns glow while others break their fast at sunset. Ash Wednesday services are held while families celebrate reunion dinners. Some people are feasting. Others are fasting. All are reflecting.

Different rituals. Different prayers. Different histories. But the themes feel strikingly similar.

Renewal. Self-discipline. Gratitude. Fresh beginnings.

This week, millions of people across cultures pressed pause in their own way. Some through celebration. Some through sacrifice. Some through quiet prayer.

It is a powerful reminder that while calendars divide us, human longing does not.

Around the world right now, people are choosing reflection over noise, intention over routine. And that feels significant.

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Think you only have five senses? New research says you may have 33.

Most of us grow up believing we have just five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

But modern neuroscience paints a far richer picture, suggesting humans may have between 22 and 33 interacting senses that constantly work together to build our experience of the world.

Beyond the classic five, we rely on proprioception (our awareness of where our limbs are), the vestibular system for balance, and interoception, which monitors internal states like hunger or heart rate. We also have a sense of agency (the feeling that we are the ones causing our movements) and a sense of body ownership (the feeling that our limbs belong to us) – both of which can be disrupted in some stroke patients. Even traditional senses turn out to be composites: touch includes pain, temperature, itch, and pressure, while “taste” is actually a blend of taste, smell, and touch that produces what we call flavor.

Because our senses are so intertwined, changing input in one channel can subtly alter how we experience another. The smell of shampoo can change how silky hair feels, and aromas in low‑fat yogurt can make it seem creamier without adding fat. In noisy environments like airplane cabins, background sound can dampen perceptions of salt, sweet, and sour, while leaving savory umami flavors—such as those in tomato juice—relatively enhanced, which helps explain why certain foods taste better in flight. Visual experience is also shaped by the balance system: in a climbing airplane, the cabin may appear tilted because the inner ear signals that the body is leaning back. These everyday illusions and cross‑sensory effects, explored in research projects and interactive exhibitions such as “Senses Unwrapped,” highlight how perception is a continuous negotiation among many senses rather than a simple sum of five.

References

Spence, C. (2015). Rethinking the senses: Multisensory integration in everyday life. *The Psychologist, 28*(2), 112–115.

41 RULES TO STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME

1. **Privacy is your superpower.** What others don’t know, they can’t ruin. Keep your life close to the chest—people thrive on drama.

2. **Loneliness is part of the journey.** Embrace it; it’s an art form all its own.

3. **Remember, everything is temporary.** Life is fleeting, so stay grounded and humble.

4. **Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.** Be kind; it costs nothing.

5. **Your partner mirrors you.** Choose wisely. Seek out her values just as diligently as her looks.

6. **Your mental health trumps everyone’s feelings.** Be a little selfish here; it’s vital.

7. **You don’t need more time; you need fewer distractions.** Focus is your key to success.

8. **Guard your time fiercely.** Not everyone deserves a piece of it.

9. **Surround yourself with those who truly value you.** You shouldn't have to plead for respect and appreciation.

10. **Self-love is not selfish; it’s necessary.**

11. **Treasure those who lighten your load.** They are rare gems in this world.

12. **Choose your circle with care.** The right people uplift you; the wrong ones can drag you down.

13. **Peace of mind is invaluable.** Protect it at all costs.

14. **Stop chasing love; simply live your life.** The right person will come along.

15. **Seek those who embody that “grow together” mindset.** Lift each other higher.

16. **No regrets—just lessons learned.** Dust yourself off and push forward.

17. **Pursue someone proud to have you by their side.**

18. **Never surrender.** Everyone faces tough times; pick yourself up and keep going.

19. **If you feel drained, take a step back to recharge—don’t quit.**

20. **Sometimes, you need to disappear to return stronger.**

21. **Learn from the successes of others, but let their mistakes teach you wisdom.**

22. **Want to be happy?** Stop expecting anything from anyone; nobody owes you a thing.

23. **Everything will fall into place eventually.** Keep that optimistic mindset alive.

24. **Keep grinding—your breakthrough is on the horizon.**

25. **There’s nothing more attractive than mutual effort.**

26. **Stop overthinking it in places where you’re not valued.**

27. **If no one lends a hand, take the initiative yourself. Complaining won't help.**

28. **Obsess over your growth.** It’s the best investment you can make.

29. **A heart-to-heart should never end in conflict.** Open dialogue is sacred.

30. **“I’ll do it tomorrow” is just procrastination in disguise.**

31. **Aim not to stay the same—strive to be better.**

32. **Sometimes, waiting is more powerful than forcing things to happen.**

33. **Not everyone will understand your journey, and that’s perfectly fine.**

34. **Heal so you don’t become a reflection of your past trauma.**

35. **Keep your circle small and your friends insightful.**

36. **If they’re only around temporarily, feel free to let them go permanently.**

37. **People come and go; learn how to stand strong alone.**

38. **If needed, take time to disappear and focus on yourself.**

39. **Some will resent you for refusing to be controlled.** That’s their problem.

40. **Concentrate on your improvement, not on proving yourself to others.**

41. **Never, ever return to what once broke you.**
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Trees in the cold? Koreans knit blankets to protect trees from low temperatures. Since ancient times, in traditional Korean culture, trees were considered more than just an earthly plant; they were sacred trees. Also, South Korea is one of the many countries that live through the 4 seasons of the year and since December 1st they have begun to go through the really cold winter season.
For this reason, a community of elderly people in “Jeongdong-gil” have a wonderful custom every winter. It is a practice in which the elderly take their needles and knitting elements to make blankets or coats that they wrap around the trunks of the trees. This art, also known as “wool or thread bombing,” initially sought only to recover the trees and personalize sterile or cold public places, but now it has advanced as a positive influence to recover traditional arts such as knitting and crocheting and with it, to care for and shelter their trees in busy avenues with a lot of pollution. Likewise, when Korean trees are sick, they are treated with serums that are injected into them through plastic containers so that they can drink from them over time and recover in the spring and summer.