For me, the journey as NatureBoyMani started with a deep-seated curiosity and an essential need to find my way back – back to myself and to the intricate tapestry of the world we inhabit. As a migrant making my life in Aotearoa 🇳🇿, the initial years held their share of difficulties. But I was incredibly fortunate. Moments of struggle were met with profound kindness from unexpected places – the understanding of doctors, the unwavering support of friends and employers. Their compassion became a beacon, guiding me through the fog.

And then there was nature. It became my sanctuary, a place where the noise of adjustment faded into the quiet wisdom of the land. Each hike, each cascading waterfall, each peaceful sunrise was a lesson in presence, a gentle reminder of how to breathe deeply once more.