My love for Animals

Where Curiosity Meets Compassion

Animals have always played an important role in how I see the world—offering lessons in empathy, balance, and the beauty of instinctive living. From childhood to now, I’ve found myself drawn to creatures not just for how cute they are, but for the stories they carry, the cultures they shape, and the emotional comfort they offer.

Among all animals, the red panda holds a special place in my heart. As my school’s official mascot, this gentle, curious, and culturally symbolic animal became the center of one of my proudest creative projects. I led the design and sale of red panda-themed merchandise on campus—a project that was not only about entrepreneurship, but about channeling a deep love for animals into something that built community pride and connection.

Why the Red Panda Matters to Me

Red pandas are more than just adorable; they are rare, rooted in Sichuan, and deeply symbolic in Chinese and Himalayan cultures. To me, the red panda represents a balance of playfulness and resilience—quietly powerful, yet full of charm.

When designing our school merchandise, I wanted to create something that made people smile and made them think. I carefully researched red panda traits, behavior, and cultural representations to ensure that our products carried not just aesthetic appeal, but emotional authenticity.

Through this project, I learned how animals—when thoughtfully represented—can become cultural bridges, marketing symbols, and emotional anchors. This is the same philosophy I bring into Rooted Treasure, where I often draw inspiration from animals, nature, and symbolic forms in spiritual and handcrafted designs.

How Animals Inspire My Broader Work

Whether I’m sketching a product, writing a story, or thinking about a new market opportunity, animals often enter my imagination as symbols of energy, protection, or wisdom. They remind me to stay curious, stay rooted, and move gently through the world.

In the future, I hope to continue exploring how animal symbolism—from traditional totems to modern mascots—can be reinterpreted in meaningful, marketable, and sustainable ways.

“To truly love animals is to listen to the quiet wisdom they carry.”
— a personal motto that guides my creative and ethical approach to business.