I am a self-employed creative, interested in all areas of life. I always had a passion for music, art, politics, theory, beauty, literature, ideas, travelling - in recent years I started to additionally also walk on the spiritual path and already look forward to move to the countryside to explore permaculture and be more in nature.

insta: gerhard_daurer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get to know people, to help, to share, to connect.

Also I am curious and supportive of the couchsurfing idea of non-commercial sharing from human to human.

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favourite directors are Aki Kaurismäki, Miranda July, Jean-Luc Godart, Steven Soderbergh, Agnes Varda --- I just love cinema, thats why I work in this area :)

Music wise, or art wise in general, I like everything thats original, unique, authentic - even when it's created in an amateur fashion - what counts most to me is originality, that the artist puts her/his soul into the creative process. Which reminds me that i also want to make music again...

Books. Oh my. I just love books. I dont even know where to start... :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In a kind of retreat I was asked to look a stranger into her eyes for 10 minutes and reflect on five questions concerning her fears and desires. When I told her what came to me as answers she started to cry because she feelt truly seen. Also when she shared answers for myself I was deeply touched by what she saw... My experience has told me that everything is here and now, we "just" need to open to the moment, to be present. The present is a present.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to show you my Vienna - which includes also the nature around it (especially the Viennese forest, which is very dear to me). I am happy to share my vinyl collection with you. Also I have a second bike. And more :)

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, England, Germany