CURRENT MISSION

To cultivate wisdom and compassion through experience.

PHILOSOPHY

I am human, according to my body. But my mind allows me to be anything, everything, nothing. I believe in universal energy, that we all are connected; humans, animals, plants, minerals, everything. There is no beginning and there is no end, only infinite. I try to acheive peace through understanding. I work to respect all individuals and their beliefs on the value of their humanity. I strive to make myself a more understanding and wise human on a constant basis. I believe it takes the strongest spirit to challenge their perception of reality. I do not feel comfortable saying that I am buddhist as that requires complete devotion to all aspects of the religion and I am no means a monk:) however the teachings and writings of buddhism are where I consistently find my answers to my quest and rely on for spiritual enlightenment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am hoping to host/help surfers in one way or another. If I can not provide a bed I would still try to help in some manner(shower, meal, train ticket, or just a guide). I am also looking to travel and surf many others couches.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As I have been a rolling stone much of my life, I have experienced many a sofas. however I have currently only had one experience through this site and it was great. Very humble and genuine people. I look forward to the many more people I will meet through this program.

Interests

Peace
Food-all forms and processes-sustainability, experiencing nature- mountain climbing/hiking, extreme sprorts-surf/ww rafting/bungee, Hot springs, frisbee golf,

• animals
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• hiking
• bungee jumping
• buddhist
• rock climbing
• golf
• religion
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Art of Happiness, The Wisdom of Forgiveness, Ender's Game, Calvin And Hobbes, Redwall Series, How to grow more vegetables*, The Prophet,
Music: Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Grateful Dead, G. Love & special sauce, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dispatch, Sublime, Tool, Nirvana, NIN, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Damien Rice, The Shins, Radiohead, Nate Skolrud, Damien Marley, Buju Banton, Bob Marley, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Southland, The Refreshments...and too many more to list.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've lived to see another day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a culinary diploma so would love to teach you anything about cooking I can. I am an avid gardener with fully organic sustainable methods and can share any of that info too. I grew up in the woods and am an ingenuitive and resourceful person so I will share anything I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States