Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none. —Shakespeare

A wanderer and citizen of the world, I am passionate about LIFE. I love making new friends, expanding my awareness, and experiencing all that this life has to offer.

Our purpose in life is to...

...be and spread joy. I know we were sent here to be joyful beings, so I live my life in such a way that brings me and those around me the greatest joy possible

...share our knowledge, stories, and unique voices with the world. I strive for this in my daily work as an educator, mentor, and healer.

...be present and hold space for all those daily miracles. I am learning to let go and move forward, allowing life to flow unimpeded through me.

...help to elevate the vibrational frequency of this planet, by spreading a message of compassion, presence, and peace. This is something we live rather than laud.

...be authentic and unapologetically ourselves. I strive for this every day.

...embrace vulnerability, fear, and change as allies, not foes.

Life is a marvelous journey. Might as well enjoy the ride.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and being exposed to new perspectives. I've made friends around the world, thanks to Couchsurfing. It's a beautiful platform to connect travelers with those willing to host.

Interests

In no particular order... good times, friends, family, yoga, travel, sunshine, poetry, mother nature, writing, live music, photography, exploring, laughing, dancing, reading, swimming, hiking, the ocean, sightseeing, festivals, making and enjoying art, new experiences, naps, leisurely walks, farmer's markets, gardening

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• festivals
• dancing
• yoga
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• teaching
• medicine
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to most kinds of music, depending on my mood. Right now I'm listening to a lot of acoustic indie, electronic R&B, classic tunes, and anything fun to dance to.

I'm a huge book nerd. Some of my favorites include...
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés **MY BIBLE**
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
The Earth Has a Soul by Carl Jung
Earth Prayers by Elizabeth Roberts
Coming Back to Life by Joanna Macy
Animal Speak by Ted Andrews
Soulcraft by Bill Plotkin
The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte
Making the Gods Work for You by Caroline Casey
The End of Your World by Adyashanti
Faith by Sharon Salzburg
Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
Instinct for Freedom by Alan Clements
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Red, Hot, and Holy by Sera Beak

I'm not a big movie person, but if I have the patience and interest in watching one, I will. I have my key favorites as well. These days I don't like to watch anything other than comedies, romantic movies, sci-fi, or

I stopped watching television five years ago. Best decision EVER.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Born in a bathtub in Mexico.
Grew up in Maui, Hawaii.
Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.
Working at a plant medicine center in the Peruvian Amazon.
Burning Man.
Traveling solo across Australia, South America, and Europe.
Hosting international workshops and retreats.

If life isn't amazing (by your standards)... you're not living!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a born educator and a zealot for learning. Let's share knowledge!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States