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What do I do?
I am an disabled fine artist, holistic healer, philanthropist, and spiritual person, well I like to think so.

Spiritual Fellowship?
Commitments= 1-3=Universal ethics I align with or believe.

#1) Unity Spiritual Center of Fresno and Universalist Unitarian Church when I can.

https://www.unity.org/article/five-spiritual-principles-taught-unity
"These ancient universal principles taught by Unity offer foundational guidance for living abundantly and staying in tune with your own divine nature." They are used in Unity Spiritual Centers throughout the world.

* God is everywhere and always present in every circumstance. This divine energy underlies and animates all of existence.
* Human beings are innately good because they are connected to and an expression of Spirit.
* Our thoughts have creative power to influence events and determine our experiences.
*Prayer and meditation connect and align us to our own spiritual nature within God.
*It is not enough to understand spiritual teachings. We must apply our learning in all areas of life, incorporating them into our thoughts, words, and actions.

#2) "Welcome to Unitarian Universalism"

https://www.uua.org/beliefs

"Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected:"

*Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
*Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
*Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
*Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
*Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
*Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.

#3) "The Secret"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7GmSg8vmcg&t=11s

Living situation?

My roommate Manpreet, drives truck-long haul truck driver out of town most of the time so it’s just me. He has allowed through joint discussion, prior review of any or all candidates if we will extend the use of his room to for a guest or guests. Home safety and respect are high priority for us. There is a full size futon that folds out in the living-room that can be used.

Favorite Quotes?

"You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?"
Rumi

"If you are looking for a friend who is faultless, you will be friendless."
Rumi

“Laugh at the most mundane parts of yourself it’s the best part of having a sense of humor.”
Lisa White

"Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation."
Rumi

Feminism ?-Quotes I Like:
Beyoncé, singer-songwriter (Fan for Life)

"We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead."

Virginia Woolf, author

PAUSE= ARE YOU OVERWHELMED YET?

"There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind."

Gloria Steinem, journalist

"Women are always saying, 'We can do anything that men can do.' But men should be saying, 'We can do anything that women can do."

Coretta Scott King, author & activist

"Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe you must become its soul."

Malala Yousafzai, activist

"I raise up my voice – not so I can shout, but so those without a voice can be heard… we cannot succeed when half of us are held back."

Estée Lauder, businesswoman

“No one ever became a success without taking chances. One must be able to recognize the moment and seize it without delay.”

“Feminism is for everybody.”

bell hooks

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

*I enjoy traveling sometimes -which is a plus when I can experience cultures all over the world, rather here at home in USA- culturally rich with people of over 160 differing languages and stories, or abroad....stories- creating lasting positive memories.

Self Awareness?

*I have found I have passion and fire for subjects I believe in, like equality and justice with the woman holding the scales with a blindfold-the symbology speaks volumes. I work to live in a Zen atmosphere and hope to connect with other peace-loving philanthropists that value the ideals of the Golden Rule. I am aware of my own mortality and limit decisions that would put my life at risk morally, ethically or physically.

Note:
*I have not paid the $60 fee for a lifetime verification yet.

Interests

• animals
• singing
• traveling
• international relations
• social science
• dance
• social justice
• self improvement
• self-development
• sculpting
• nature lover
• natural healing
• international food
• nature conservation
• drum circles
• holistic medicine
• music,
• architecture and design
• light language
• interior designing
• singing in the car
• buddhist philosophy
• shamanic healing
• reiki and varied spiritual teachings.
• beadwork-jewlery making
• based on true stories movies
• native practices
• epic or hero movies

Music, Movies, and Books

Music?

*Lately I've been listening to meditation soul vibe tunes on YouTube & Sound cloud.

History?

*My family is full of musicians and artists and revolutionaries.

*I love music its the life force that breathes in all of us...love songs, cultural drum vibes from all over the world, *Arabic Tunes, native Sounds, environmental music, Somatic R& B all my life liked those.

Occasionally=
*Rap with a good honest message and moving beat or rhythmic.
*K-pop, Hindi, salsa vibes.
*Revolutionary history making 60-70s, pop.

Not a huge fan of:

*50's music some are tolerable
*Rock and roll or country but occasionally if the mood strikes yeah I'm on board.

Don't like:

*Death metal at all-never really had a taste for it:(.

Movies?

*I love movies of varied genres depending on when the mood strikes me-but essentially I appreciate good character building films about personal growth and overcoming obsticals.

Inspiration stories that are based on real life-or especially transformation for the greater good of humanity.

I like environmental justice and enjoy animal movies.

Occasionally like a LGBTQI film.

Theaters?

Genre:
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Epics-Sci Fi-
Hero Movies-Marvel-Special Effects.

(Specifically disclosed in general the genre and sub-genre-the other sub genres https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/movie-genres-list/ )

*Historical Genre=Historical Event, Biography, Historical Epic, Historical Fiction, & Period Piece.
*Action Genre=Superhero.
*Thriller Genre=Psychological, Mystery, & Techno,
*Comedy Genre=Romantic Comedy, Action-Comedy, Road Comedy, Parody, Satire, Sketch Comedy, & Prank.
*Crime Genre=Cop (Police), Detective, Courtroom, & Procedural.
*Drama Genre=Melodrama, Philosophical Drama, Medical Drama, Legal Drama, Political Drama, {Sometimes}Anthropological Drama, Religious Drama, & Docudrama.
*Romance Genre=Romance Drama, Romance Thriller, & Period Romance.
*Science Fiction Genre=Post-Apocalyptic, Utopian, Dystopian, Tech Noir, Space Opera, Contemporary, Military.
*Fantasy Genre=Contemporary Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, High Fantasy, & Myth,
*Horror Genre=Ghost, Vampire, {limited}Occult, & {limited}Zombie.

Books?

I'm not an avid reader but sometimes I appreciate a good book/ audio-book.

Genre:

*Self Help-Relationship Enrichment Reads-Physics-Religion-Health-Bibliographies-Social Justice-Law.

The Four Agreements. Charles Fillmore, John Grey Books and Merriam Williamson ethics, The Secret. Why Men Love ❤️Bitches series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Join Couch surfers.

Teach, Learn, Share

35 Essential Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn Early on in Life
https://www.omaritani.com/blog/35-life-lessons
By Omar Itani

What I Can Share with Hosts

Compassion is key!

*What I learned from a seasoned retired teacher Couch Surfer Host who has traveled to many countries and hosted over perhaps 30 people, some he shared became life friends was:
A). He immediately responded to my request as soon as he read it.
B). Not long after correspondence he offered the address to his home in the location we were traveling and I accepted his offer. He also offered an alternate means of contact-the level of trust was amazing and honorable-I don't take lightly=he offered it.
C). Upon arrival on his street in the city, I rang his doorbell and he greeted me with the most kind warm inviting smile. He then took my hand and led me to his beautiful spare room and bathroom with a tub and shower for guests. He treated me like a distant relative with absolute kindness and was one of the sweetest kind energy men to be greeted with which gave us as woman a sence of comfort, safety and relief. is when we arrived from driving multiple miles to our destination, his house, he greeted me and my friend with a smile and led us immediately to the guest room where we could bring in our things and relax from our travel. He said. “Take your time and relax”. He opened up his kitchen to me and showed me where everything was and said “make yourself at home”. He offered to “help us bring in our bags”. Then he offered to take us to a local hot spot for coffee or beer to get acquainted, his treat. My friend who drove drove us and we had a lovely time. Later we made dinner together and ate at his beautiful table and talked. He shared of his adventures, about his partner who was away and we then went to bed at a decent hour. He let me know his plans while we were there so we could all work around each others schedule. I feel like we made a friend and I offered to host him as well if he is ever in the area. What was key is he had no alternative expectations of us, he behaved like a utter gentleman and lent a hand whenever we needed it. Chou Bella. I want to pay it forward similarly.

FUTURE HOSTS?

*I appreciate your willingness to accommodate me or guests in travel adventures!
*If I reach out to you I'm taking a risk that your kind, respectful and genrous, something about your profile stands out-please don't waste time by not responding in a timely manner if you're willing to space share, or not!
*I will do my best to ask you in advance, not the day or week of, to seek accommodation-that is what I look for in house guests. It's courteous of everyone's time to secure housing arrangements.
* People who pee standing up=I also see that as a gender identified she/her please put the toilet seat down, surely if you have ever had a wife, girlfriend, female children, sisters? You may have learned to be courteous of those who sit on a toilet seat and lower the seat.
*Clean up after yourself-I'm not a paid housekeeper but willing to lend a hand if needed.
*ENERGY VAMPIRES=STAY AWAY! 6 Signs You're Dealing with Energy Vampires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xckAF5gCWHQ
People who are here to drain the living life out of your being by expecting millions of stories from you IF you stay with them as a complete stranger (?), shouldn't be on this site. Look we're here to exchange a service not rectify some missing link in your empty life that no human can fill.

WHAT INITIALLY INTRODUCED ME TO COUCHSURFERS?

*My friend Thomas, it's kind of cliche given travel but his name is actually Thomas, who I met years ago when we carpooled to across the country to a Children Of Light Conference
https://www.beatpeace.net/
introduced me to couch surfers and everyone, we stayed with were, kind, friendly and wonderful hosts. I had no idea such a avenue existed until I met Thomas-he then after leaving biked across the country and documented it on his Facebook. I believe he used Couch Surfers too. He has his Bachelors Degree and spent time in Africa in the Peace Corps, so he knows a lot of people and is very resourceful. Finding a safe, fun and adventurous place to be is exciting and enriching.

Most Respectfully,
Lisa

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States