CURRENT MISSION

To be a good person and have an amazing time while I'm at it
To teach and learn from others
To laugh and live as much as possible

ABOUT ME

I hope that I am:
Thoughtful
Spiritual
Poetic / Engaged
Cool

PHILOSOPHY

If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?
- R. Hillel

ROOTS

Originally from California.

MORE

I am trying to develop
- Heart of solid gold
- Endless exuberance
- Unbridled creativity
- Good listening skills
- Ability to make things interesting
- Yoga practice
- Sense of humour

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host, surf, and meet up with people to understand people and places more deeply. I feel that Couchsurfing enables a more profound understanding and appreciation of places, and what and how they mean. Much in the world of tourism (it seems to me) celebrates a superficial experience which is about going to sites and taking pictures without being fully present. I like tourist sites (which are often beautiful and interesting), but I really enjoy seeing places through the eyes of locals, and sharing my home town in Heidelberg with those who would want to see it through my eyes and those of my friends.

Interests

Connection
Community
Love
Nature
Soccer / Futbol
Languages
People
Learning
Ideas
Reading
Music

• singing
• yoga
• walking
• reading
• music
• soccer
• languages
• religion
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles,
Peter, Paul, and Mary
And folk, rap, classical, electronic

Good Will Hunting
2001: A Space Odyssey
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Transparent
High Maintenance

Counterlife by Phillip Roth
Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once was in Thailand and poured water on my body in lieu of a shower.
Boy: it was different / cold / refreshing / amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach philosophy and religion to adults and young adults. My focus is Jewish thought, but I am learning wisdom and insight from varied lineages.
I also love laughing and singing and walking and crazy beautiful experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to share (and learn) ideas, inspiration, spirit, zest for life, and global connection.

I believe that interpersonal, intercultural connection, in its small way, heals a broken planet.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, France, India, Israel, Mexico, Mongolia, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Israel, United States

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