"It is good to rub and polish our brains against that of others."
-Michael de Montaigne
The greatest lesson I have learned thus far is that only through deliberate exposure to various things will I ever escape the patterns that entrench my day to day thoughts.
My name is Kiante.
I am particularly interested in traveling to gain insight into how others think about the world. And I am wholeheartedly dedicated to finding those people. Are you that person?
I run a website where I discuss a way that we can improve our lives by living with a greater attention to the purpose of each moment.
WEBSITE: https://forcesofhabit.com/
I am an avid meditator have practiced in the Vipassana tradition for over 4 years now.
Share ideas with me, and enter my journey towards creating my greatest self.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am seeking an effective way to meet new people while traveling as frugally as possible. Couchsurfing allows me to interact with thousands of compassionate folks who are willing to open their homes to strangers. I do not think there is anything more beautiful then unbounded trust for fellow man.

Interests

• writing
• coffee
• running
• meditation
• reading
• blogging
• psychology
• learning new things
• mindfulness
• smiling
• journaling
• social psychology
• frugality
• evolutionary psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Thinking Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman
The Power of Habit Charles Duhigg
The Moral Animal by Robert Wright*
Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

*Bob is my favorite scholar right now. I think he speaks volumes as to how we ought to start thinking about group conflict.

Music:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStevenGFX
This channel puts together some great pieces whether you need to get some work done or just add some background sound.

Movies:
Catch me if you can
Inception
Nightcrawler

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2017 I read a book every week for 52 weeks. It was very challenging and greatly expanded how I think about the world. Probably in part the reason I would like to travel. I'd love to share what I have learned.

Teach, Learn, Share

Rather than ramble on here. GO check out my website where ALL I talk about is teaching, learning, and sharing with others.
WEBSITE: https://forcesofhabit.com/

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great conversation, and maybe a little advice about how to live life with greater purpose. I am quite an avid meditator so perhaps we could sit for a meditation together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Colombia, India, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States