On the flipside, what is one thing you could do or have less of in order to improve your life?

Acess to the internet. I could do with a little less information.

How do you find balance in busy Hong Kong?

Early evenings and alone time. 

What are some of your self-care rituals (when it comes to beauty & skincare)?

I’m a heavy essential oils user and live by jojoba, frankincesnse and sandalwood to keep me grounded. Lavender to heal all of my burns and cuts, and pawpaw cream as my moisturiser.

Why do you believe it’s important to take time out for yourself?

The most basic technique to practice meditation is to allow ourselves to be focused in on our own thoughts and our own breathing, which requires undisrupted concentration. The more that we are able to stay unaffected by change in our surroundings, the calmer and more mindful our behavior becomes.

By being alone, we shake off the excess stimulation society often requires us to participate in, and allows us to recharge our creative juices.

See also: Less Is More: Sarah Fung Of HULA

What are some of the simple things in life that you enjoy?

A nice glass of natural wine, a steam and sauna, followed by a 90-minute deep tissue massage and almond butter. 

What does the term “less is more” mean to you? 

“I can think. I can wait. I can fast.” A quote taken from a passage in Herman Hesse’s 1922 novel Siddartha.

I don’t have affordable calories to burn due to my size, weight and heavy physical workload, and because of that workload, I often find myself skipping meals. By consuming only nutrient dense, plant-protein rich meals, my body is able to sustain itself for longer, and those unplanned-for intermittent fasts allow my immune system to regenerate entirely. 

I trust in small portion sizes and only consuming foods that requires less energy to produce, yet provides our bodies with the highest nutritional values in order to gain more long-term sustainable benefits for our bodies, our hearts and our minds

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