CURRENT MISSION

Exploring the cool towns of the Pacific NW

ABOUT ME

Since May 2013 I have been traveling and living in intentional community with my partner Sue. Most recently we have lived, worked, and practiced Yoga at the Salt Spring Center of Yoga in British Colombia. We've spent the past 6 months here (through Oct 2014), while I worked in the gardens and Sue served as a Program Coordinator. We are interested to live healthful lives, collaborating with other people, and supporting our own development and unfolding.

We are also on the lookout for a place, be it a community or a region that feels like home--a place we might want to put down some roots and stay for a while.

PHILOSOPHY

I value honesty, authenticity, and compassion. I offer what I can, when I'm able.

I have spent some time studying philosophy more formally, as well, and have incorporated aspects of Buddhism, Taoism, and Neo-Platonism into my personal worldview. Nature worship, shamanism, and the perennial philosophy resonate, as well.

It's a mystery, let's have some fun :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When I had a place of my own, I often hosted friends and visitors. Now, we are in search of kind people in new places who might be willing to show us around or put us up for the night.

Interests

Vegetarian cooking

Yoga, Meditation

Hiking and backpacking

Gardening and Permaculture

Metaphysics and Philosophy

Music, both popular and unpopular. Especially the history of popular music and the development sub-genres.

I play the guitar and the flute.

• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• flowers
• traveling
• origami
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• backpacking
• buddhist
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:Fiction: Borges, Calvino, PKD, Garcia-Marquez. Non-fiction: I like to read about consciousness, travel, plants, psychology, culture, history, dreams, or any combination of the preceding.

Music: Groovy, experimental, lush, organic sounds. I like music that's not easily classified. Some long-time faves are MMW, Aphex Twin, Bjork, The Kaya Project, Miles Davis, Bill Laswell...

Movies: Documentaries, Visionary films by the likes of David Lynch, Antero Alli, Alejandro Jodorowsky. Non-linear, unpredictable plots usually appeal

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam across the Charles River in Boston.

Funeral procession to the Ganges in Varanasi.

All the stars in the sky at Anza Borrego.

The bounty of tropical fruit in Hawaii, and the gorgeous quartz-lined hikes of Salt Spring.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can make origami flowers. I also offer Astrology readings, if it feels like a pertinent time for self-inquiry and insight.

Countries I’ve Visited

India

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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