Powerlifting has taught me to turn my attention inward, to feel my body rather than see it through the eyes of others. Inspired by Taoist philosophy, especially Laozi and Zhuangzi's ideas of living in harmony with nature and letting things follow their natural course, I explore the connection between body, mind, and nature.
Through five natural elements—wind, fire, earth, water, and wood—my body becomes part of nature, moving freely through the cycles of growth, strength, and transformation.