CURRENT MISSION

striving for authenticity

ABOUT ME

If you want to get to know something about me, then check out my photos. I was once told that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I hope that these photos that I've uploaded convey something about me.

PHILOSOPHY

I would say that my philosophy is rather complex. It spirals between the literary and the scientific intellect. A few influences and mentors come from the minds of Abraham Maslow, Nickola Tesla, Albert Einstein, John Locke, Buckminster Fuller, Thomas Jefferson, C.P. Snow, and Benjamin Franklin.
Basically, I think that humanity needs to take one step back in order to take two steps forward in order to make a dynamic change.
I'm trying to live my life without regrets

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My participation in CS is multifold. I really enjoy talking about how there exists this wonderful community of people in this world. How it is constantly growing and changing the views and opinions of people I come across. The fear and skepticism of people is being replaced by trust, tolerance, and understanding.
Predominantly I am surfing and not able to offer accommodations at the moment. Eventually when and if I get situated there will be something to offer back to the community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had a list here of my surfing experiences, but then replaced it with this. I feel that it is safe to say that most of us agree that our experiences have been positive, otherwise we wouldn't be here, right? So thanks to all of you that have hosted me in Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, England, France, India, Maryland, and wherever else is next.

Interessi

Life interests me. Going beyond my comfort zone interest me. Traveling, getting to know people, the manipulation arts such as poi, juggling, staff, meteor....and yeah, i rock a hula hoop :) Throwing things like Frisbees and boomerangs, playing disc golf. The Science of Nature...physics, chemistry, mathematics, geometry, biology, geodesic domes, and origami polyhedrons. Tending and keeping of honey bees, apitherapy, relaxing in hammocks, transportation, walking, electrical bikes, reading, constantly learning, fixing things, meditation, animals, Yoga, kite flying, guitar playing, singing, eating, cooking, breathing, dishes, containers, being with friends, being connected, being present in the NOW, martial arts, educating, stretching, horizons, harmony, knots and rope braiding.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• singing
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• juggling
• kite flying
• origami
• survival
• guitar
• surfing
• sports
• martial arts
• golf
• biology
• chemistry
• mathematics
• physics
• science

Musica, film e libri

MOVIES - are good as long as there's something to think about. Pulp Fiction, Little Miss Sunshine, Hemp for Victory, 12 Monkeys, Reefer Madness, Fight Club, The Wave, K-Pax
MUSIC - a broad range...from techno to classic. Some music on the iPod include The Dandy Warhols, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Air, Incubis, Stereo MC’s, Smashing Pumpkins, Thievery Corporation, Manu Chao…..
BOOKS - they are wonderful. Educational and non-fiction books. Books with thought, philosophy, knowledge, wisdom, intellect, challenge, self help. Examples…from Shantaram to Critical Path…from The Four Agreements to Jitterbug Perfume, The Power of Now to Vipassana, the art of living.

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

Jumped from a plane and experienced terminal velocity as a human raindrop.
Attended a 10 day Vipassana meditation course twice.

Insegna, impara, condividi

I like to share what little I know, especially when it pertains to information and knowledge that exists which can replace archaic and outdated information that most of us are familiar with. One such example is the Dymaxion Map and how it is far superior to the Mercator Map. We all reside on Earth, and so many of us are unfamiliar with a true reality and undistorted representation of where we are.
I like to share what I know about Poi and the manipulation arts…how they are a great form of meditation, a sport, an art, and is simply good for healthy living.
Bee culture is a topic I love to talk about for all those that like to listen about this fantastic species, and how we are co-dependent on them for survival.
As far as learning…well, I have so much still to learn. I would like to learn how to be a better listener, be more compassionate, and to be more in touch with my feelings and not afraid of them.

Paesi che ho visitato

Bahrain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Germany, United States

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