CURRENT MISSION

To see the world and understand what contribution I might make to society. Cultural understanding and compassion for others is something everyone needs more of.

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Florida and grew up in the typical suburban lifestyle. I never really ventured out to explore the world until I tried the 9-5 version of productive American life and became dissatisfied. Stress and money pressures made me bitter and unhealthy, so one day I decided to change. I took a trip to Thailand by myself and lived there for a couple of months in Chaing Mai to experience total cultural immersion. I really learned a lot about how to appreciate the prosperity of American society, but being there created more questions than answers for me about who I was and my lifestyle choices. I learned that everything is a choice and we have the ability to change anything that we do not like about our lives. I decided to put aside sitting behind the computer, close my business and learn to farm. Sustainability is now more of a guiding principal in my life. I moved to Colorado, took a Permaculture design course and I am still actively promoting Permaculture, Sustainability and conscious living. I have lost 70 lbs eating organic food and working outdoors and now I live a virtually stress free lifestyle and can say I am happy.

PHILOSOPHY

I live to serve others and the earth - the only real fulfillment I have ever experienced is in a selfless role. I use nature as a metaphor for constant change and growth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am always learning and teaching. I love to share knowledge and inspire new minds into a healthier way of thinking. My goal is to start a spiritual healing center that focuses on sustainability and farming to help alleviate the societal problems of addiction and other problems that arise from a lack of self worth.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none yet

Interests

farming, music, art, sustainability, photography - creating beauty wherever I am

• animals
• arts
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• beauty
• dining
• cooking
• organic food
• working out
• music
• outdoor activities
• business
• ecology
• cultural immersion

Music, Movies, and Books

Sacred Geometry
I like all kinds of music if it has soul
Philosophy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working with rescued elephants in Thailand really reaffirmed my psychic connection with animals and nature. I always knew I had an intuitive side, but elephants have a very powerful psychic aura that cannot be explained until you spend some time with them. They become like family in a short period of time.

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I can teach: Growing mushrooms, ecology, Permaculture, computer skills, graphic design, photography, cooking
Things I would like to learn: more ethnic cooking styles, canning & food preservation, solar installation,how to be less shy and how to love more equally