ROOTING began with my first Nature and Forest Therapy walk in Singapore in 2021. It was a quiet morning that invited me to slow down, breathe, and listen to the gentle meeting of city sounds and nature’s calm. A perfect moment for something new to take root.

That experience opened up a new way of seeing and being. It has since grown into a practice of guiding others to find calm, connection, and presence through nature.

As the world around me speeds up and becomes more digital, I sometimes feel how easy it is to drift away from the natural world.
Technology does make life smoother and more convenient, yet I often catch myself living in a small, comfortable bubble — one that gives me what I want, but slowly pulls me away from real connection, both with others and with the living Earth.

Over time, I began to sense how this quiet disconnection can make us forget our shared humanity and the deeper sense of community that keeps us rooted.
Through my own practice, I’ve come to see that spending time in nature helps to bridge this gap — gently reminding us to slow down, breathe, and remember that we are part of something larger and alive.

Through more Nature and Forest Therapy walks and retreats, both in Singapore and overseas, I began to reconnect deeply with myself. I allowed old bonds with nature to sprout again, re-evaluated my values and beliefs, and reopened my heart to community.

In 2024, I reached a career crossroads, deciding whether to remain in a routine office job or pursue something more purposeful. I took a leap of faith and pursued my certification as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).

Reciprocity has been central during my training as a guide. After becoming certified, that sense of giving and receiving deepened my connection with the practice and led me to my Certification in Therapeutic Horticulture with Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I now enjoy tending my small home garden and learning how to work with plants in ways that nurture both them and myself. This practice has deepened my appreciation of nature’s healing power and enriched my path as a guide and practitioner.