Born and brought up in the US, I moved to India (where my family is from) in 2003, in search of alternatives. I founded the Conscious Communication Academy (https://consciouscommunicationacademy.com/) where I lead retreats and workshops. Am also currently excited about a project I'm working on called Empathy Languages (https://empathylanguages.com/). I also enjoy living simply on the land, doing organic farming, and watching the stars at night. I'm a great listener, passionate about healing and transformation (both at a personal level and societal), and love connecting at a deep level with people. Can also find me at https://royjacob.com/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the spirit of couchsurfing, the spirit of the Gift, a sharing of homes, stories, minds, and hearts. I want an alternative to the capitalist way of doing everything as transaction. To me, real relationships are at the heart of life.

Interests

I'm all about the power of authenticity and empathy to create togetherness and change (both personally and in the world). I love being in Nature as well.

• cooking
• music
• permaculture
• stargazing
• healing
• ultimate frisbee
• long walks
• fruits
• nonviolent communication
• organic farming
• nature lover
• conflict resolution
• personal growth

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Folk Music, spontaneous singing.

Movie: Inception

Books: Herman Hesse's Steppenwolf

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taken a 72-hour train journey in India, in a crowded unreserved compartment. I'll never forget the feeling when I reached.

Teach, Learn, Share

All about empathy, self-awareness, and conscious communication.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Facilitating an Authentic Relating session with friends; an empathetic ear; and cooking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States