I've just come home to America after having lived in South Korea for 4 years, teaching English to elementary students.

My life and mindset has shifted considerably recently and I'm experiencing a season of change and reconnection.

I am traveling around America to visit old friends and family. Concurrently, I am preparing for a research trip to Central / South America in November to learn about traditional healing plant medicine.
I wish to bring back to the U.S. the importance of Nature and ritual to help us heal from the onslaught of traumas we've accumulated over time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In solidarity we stand.

Interests

• beauty
• music festivals
• dancing
• meditation
• crafts
• gardening
• reading
• music
• jazz
• hip-hop music
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• languages
• nature
• plants
• funk
• biking
• healing
• mysticism
• rap
• love
• water
• weightlifting
• breathing
• medicinal plants
• earthship
• earth
• therapy
• earthships
• strength training
• mobility
• earthing

Music, Movies, and Books

ANYTHING that emits soul; particularly Haitus Kaiyote, Frank Ocean, H.E.R., Tom Misch, Moonchild, Jordan Rakei, KAYTRANADA, Maxo Kream, J.I.D., Denzel Curry, Max Miller, Amine

Anything directed by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Grand Budapest Hotel)

“Love is a Fire and I am Wood: The Sufi's Mystical Journey Home” - Llewellyn Vaughn-Lee
“A More Beauitful World Our Hearts Know is Possible” - Charles Eisenstein
“The Overstory” - Richard Powers
"The Tao of Physics" - Fritjof Capra
“Tracks” - Robyn Davidson
“The Alchemist” - Paulo Coelho
“Stealing Fire” - Steven Kotler//Jamie Wheal

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've recently just completed the Frances route of the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage in Spain.
I started in the Pyrenees mountains of France, then I spent 1.2 months walking 900 km across the top portion of Spain to reach the Atlantic Ocean.
It has been the most healing, impactful, and simply magical event I've ever experienced.

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH: meditation techniques, mobility training, strength training, alternative healing methods

LEARN: everything and anything, especially nature-related skills

SHARE: music, vibes, stories, impactful sources of wisdom

What I Can Share with Hosts

A loving heart, a listening ear, and a joyful being 🙏

Any mobility, strength, or meditation tips you'd like, if I've got the knowledge!

I'm a tidy and considerate traveller, so no need to worry about any mess.
And I believe all of humanity is a team, so I can help with any tidying up // projects around the house if time permits 💗

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States