CURRENT MISSION

Live in the Unknown.

ABOUT

I grew up in Western Canada and California. I love music, nature, meditation, and travel. I've been traveling now for 10 years. I used to teach yoga in New Zealand. I was a professional musician in my early 20s, then I gave up everything and lived in India for 5 years. Eventually, I studied anthropology in University. I've practised and lived with a Zen master on and off for the last nine years.

I'm part of a Mystic Folk ensemble named Dieux. Hear our music: https://dieux.bandcamp.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've couched-surfed throughout North America, Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and India. Many of the hosts I've stayed with became good friends who really made traveling a richer experience. When I have a permanent address I'd love to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Couchsurfing has always been positive, fun, and humbling for me.

Interests

When I was practicing Osho Dynamic Meditation every day last year, I was the most free I've been since childhood.

When I was in Slovenia I discovered that Slavoj Žižek is a hilarious philosopher, and I have much love for the great rebel Osho.

“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” ~ J. Krishnamurti

I love to cook, and I love being in nature.

• poetry
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• sports
• swimming
• anthropology
• economics
• psychology
• nature
• linguistics
• massage
• spirituality
• spices
• ecstatic dance
• self-inquiry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Daft Punk, Joni Mitchell, Michael Hedges, YES, Dieux, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendix, Jacob Collier, Cory Henry, Haim, Aurora, Bach, Skogsrå, Skrillex

Movies: Forrest Gump, Into The Wild, The Jungle Book (Animated), Gladiator, Mission Impossible (All), The Professional, Interstellar, The Godfather, Ben Hur

Books: Way of the Peaceful Warrior, 1000 Names For Joy, The Hobbit, Old Path White Clouds, The Kite Runner, Language of The Butterfly, Emptiness Dancing, The Golden Compass, Illusions, Seven Years In Tibet, The Surrender Experiment, Great Expectations, Crime and Punishment, The Namesake, Love in The Time of Cholera, Atlas Shrugged, Return to Laughter, One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once, upon the instruction of my zen master, for no particularly identifiable reason, I swam 10 kilometres directly out into the open ocean, well beyond the point of seeing land. And then, I turned around and starting swimming back. I spent about 9 hours at sea. While floating out in the vast ocean, I thought I might die that day. Deep down, though, I knew I would return to shore safely: I was motivated to get back and eat some really delicious apples I had waiting in my fridge. None of it made sense and it was absolutely absurd, and yet it freed me very deeply.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Craniosacral Therapy! I'm studying this amazing modality from osteopathy and would be happy to provide a session. Also.... Food. Tea. Stories. Music. Dance. Philosophy. Meditation. Respect. Cleanliness. Reflexology treatment. EFT. The Work of Byron Katie.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Rwanda, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States