Find an interesting mix between the Western psychology and Eastern meditation

ABOUT ME
I grew up in the Netherland, in a family of 4 children. I spend much time in foreign countries, such as Tanzania, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. I always had an interest for communication, personal growth and mental health. Since my adulthood this have been in combination with meditation.

PHILOSOPHY
For me groenig, learning, experiencing yourself through contact with others, are the most valuable parts of life. So for me life is all about keep discovering and helping others being the best they want to be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm pleased to offer people a place to sleep when they need one. I'm very fond of the nice atmosphere in my place, so would be nice if people can enjoy this as well. If people need a place for a few weeks or months I also rent a room in my house.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
When traveling in New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia many times people have offered me a place to stay. I often felt overwhelmed by their warmth and hospitality, that I felt in return I also wanted to give this to others.

Interests

The most interesting thing to me is having good conversations and having a laugh. I like going out for a drink, having good talks and getting to know one another. Psychology subjects, especially neurological and biological psychology, evolution theory's, physics, nature, all subjects I like to talk about. Besides this side of me, I like to be introvert as well, by meditation, reading, or just reflecting.

• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• physics
• psychology
• science
• nature
• spirituality
• buddhism
• climbing
• personal growth
• wildcamping

Music, Movies, and Books

I love watching a movie, such as action, fantasy, scientific, psychological thrillers, romantic comedy's. Examples: Pirates of the Carribean, Step Up, Children of Buddha, Powder, I heart heackubee.
Music: Sarah Mc Lachlan, UB40, Jason Mraz
Books: Twilight, Psychology books, Jane Austin.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I loved the scenery in New Zealand, just as beautiful as in the movie Lord of the Rings. I loved living in Africa, all the colors, smells, sounds: my second home. I love the practical simple realistic sense of the Netherlands.

Teach, Learn, Share

Buddhism, meditation, psychology, western communication skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A beautiful house naar a great nature reservation with wild animals, to cross if you bike (which you are welcome to use) to town from my place.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Hungary, Kenya, Myanmar, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, Tanzania