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Another crucial dimension in Han’s philosophy is the relationship between rituals and the narrative structures they create in our lives. Existential philosophers have long asserted that human beings crave meaning through narrative. Analogous to this philosophical outlook are Han’s claims that rituals provide benchmarks in our lives, marking shifts and significant milestones. He draws parallels between coming-of-age rituals and existential narratives, where these rituals confer meaning by delineating transitions in life stages.