The brand LIVE WITH HU was born when my life shattered into broken pieces.
I followed a pre-written formula of life that’s been taught to me since I can remember: excel in school, get a stable job, marry someone secure, and set off to a “happily ever after” life. Everything collapsed when I turned 30. A long-term relationship that adhered to the expected formula lost its spark, and shortly after, I lost my job. In an instant, I was stripped of my identity.
In that darkness, however, I found a glimmer of hope. I began inviting friends over, and what started as simple candle-lit dinners soon transformed into profound conversations. Each encounter became a journey filled with shared stories and dreams, revealing our collective hunger for genuine, deep connection. In those moments, I recognized that I had been nurturing a purpose all along—these exchanges were not just meals; they were pathways to organic relationships and personal growth.
天将降大任于斯人也，
When Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on man,
必先苦其心志，
it will first fill his heart with suffering,
劳其筋骨，
toil his sinews and bones,
饿其体肤，
exposes his body to hunger,
空乏其身，
subjects him to extreme poverty.
行拂乱其所为，
confounds his journey with setbacks and troubles.
所以动心忍性，
so as to stimulate his alertness, toughen his nature,
曾益其所不能。
eventually bridging his incompetence gap and prepare him for the task.
- Mencius (372~289 BC), Chinese philosopher who was honored as Confucius' successor.
And just like that, a vision emerged:
A sanctuary where people could gather, reflect, and grow together.
- Live With Hu was born.
This brand transcends candles; it’s about creating spaces and ambience that foster deep connection and self-discovery. Each candle embodies the warmth of shared moments and the glow of personal growth.
