I am originally from Plymouth, Massachusetts. At the moment, I’m working on a masters of divinity at Union Theological Seminary in NYC with a concentration in Buddhism and interfaith activism. I’m agnostic and also super into in spiritual mysticism, critical of institutional religion and currently living in a cathedral with nuns, welcoming and (prayerfully) embodying the wonderful, paradoxical nature of reality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To recognize the sacred in all people/places, keep my heart open to the beautiful absurdity of existence, and lean more intentionally into playful curiosities!

Interests

• poetry
• cooking
• running
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• nature
• biking
• activism
• exploring
• mysticism
• learning
• telling stories
• listening
• making friends
• psychedelics
• trying new foods
• experiencing new cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Lately I’ve been into a lot of Ethiopian jazz, Tibetan singing bowls, and Reggaeton. My go-to movies these days are Shawshank Redemption, About Time, and Parasite. My novel right now is either Wendell Berry’s ‘Jayber Crow’ or Ursula K. Le Guin’s ‘The Dispossessed.’

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In the summer of 2019, I volunteered with a little house of prayer in Amsterdam, bikepacked through The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland with a friend, and then studied with a neo-monastic community in France.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meaningful connection, an open mind, my meditation practices, sacred silence, spiritual care, yummy homemade meals, you name it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Trinidad and Tobago

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Netherlands, United States