Category: Journeys & Encounters

Every journey is an opportunity to learn, and every encounter offers a new perspective.
This section brings together reflections inspired by places I have visited, people I have met, and experiences gathered across different cultures and communities. Through these journeys and encounters, I continue to explore the diversity of human experiences and the connections that unite us beyond borders.
Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons are found not in books, but in the people and places we encounter along the way.

Why I Became a Teacher?

From Learner to Lecturer: My Journey into Teaching Looking back, I realize that my journey into teaching did not begin when I first stood in front of a university classroom. It began much earlier, long before I ever imagined becoming a lecturer. As a secondary and high school student, I often helped younger family members...

BAMBOO and I

“Why, among so many choices in life, did I choose bamboo?” This is a question I sometimes ask myself, but the answer does not come easily or immediately. If I look back to nearly ten years ago, I myself would never have imagined that bamboo would become such an important part of my life. I...

May 2026 Reflection: When the Streams Converge

A reflection on eighteen years of journeying to better understand who I am and the path I wish to follow. There are periods in life when everything seems to unfold in an ordinary way. We study. We work. We meet people. We travel through different places. Each experience is like a small stream, carrying its...

An Encounter Beyond Expectations: When Life, Ecology, Art, and Philosophy Converge

On May 1, 2026, I experienced an encounter that will likely remain with me for a long time in both my academic journey and personal growth – a profound conversation with the painter He Shuaizhen, who defines himself as an “ecological and peace-oriented artist.” What made this meeting particularly meaningful is that it began almost...