CURRENT MISSION

Transform, Connect, Grow, Unbecome... return to the radiant essence of one's authentic self

ABOUT ME

My philosophies flow largely from the East, shaped by the guidance of several spiritual masters I studied under. Yet now, I find my heart drawn to the divine spark within each soul, to humanity, and the eternal rhythm of nature.

A dreamer and a doer! Am always willing to leap into unexplored territory, just to dip my toes into the beautiful mystery and magic of what's out there. Everywhere, there is something incredible waiting to be known.

I adore most animals, wild life and occasionally dressing up as a panda with wings. I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, though I must confess, the scent of a BBQ still makes my mouth water (look away, fellow vegetarians!). However, during my university years, I lived next to a cow abattoir, where the haunting sound of their nightly screams reverberated. Driven by curiosity and unease, I went to see what was causing such distress. Have you ever looked a cow in the eye and seen the helpless misery reflected in their tearful gaze? In that moment, my perception shifted entirely. It made me rethink on the spot my pleasure of eating these gentle, cute eyed fellows.

I totally believe it is possible to make a difference if we each do a little bit, have witnessed the reverberating effects of small doings creating sublime changes.

Happy to lie on the grass gazing at hazy clouds or take part in a tribal dance, wearing mock leopard skin and ear muffs.

Feeling blessed at life's gift and though the journey is bumpy, learning to love this ride!

PHILOSOPHY

There's an awesome higher power, a universal energy BUT

We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls.
~Winston Churchill
Anything's possible, just try!

You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing, and dance, and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life.
~Krishnamurti

A mind that is full of conclusions is a dead mind, it is not a living mind. A living mind is a free mind, learning, never concluding.
~Krishnamurti

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

CS inspired me to write again and I started 'Safari Minds' - a CS writing club, with the mission of pushing creativity out on every level possible. Those 'Safari Minds' meant the world to me and are still my best friends today, thanks to Couch Surfing giving me the opportunity to befriend such unique and talented beings!

What's better than to connect, share ideas, and joy. Groove on and thy shall receive! ;0D

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Its been one awesome magical carpet ride! This international community is seriously fabulous! I've been forever altered. In a good way, mind you.

Interests

* Energy * Growth * Creativity * Music * Writing * Understanding * Yoga * Children's laughter * Moonlight * Vision * Hiking * Blazing Stars * Spring * Faithful Friends * Nature * Learning * Exiting Comfort Zones * Passion * Compassion * Philosophy * Taking Semi-Calculated Risks * Pranic Healing * Humility * Bongos * Marzipan * Sustainability * Sunsets * Holistic Living * Rainbows * Exploring my unknowns and what I thought I knew * Tablas * Values * Healing * Intention * Feng Shui * Arurveyda * TCM * Social Justice * Cooking up a treat * Harmless Mischief * Log fires * Saxaphone * Vedic Astrology * Yoga * Meditation * Spirituality * Artistic Expression * Dancing * Poetry * Transformation * Connection * Community * Laughter * Adventure * Photography * Curiosity * Conscious Travel * Biodynamics * Dreaming with my eyes wide open * Meaningful Conversation * LOVE * Purpose * Gardening * The Road Less Travelled * Self-Leadership * Recycling

• animals
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• magic
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• permaculture
• natural medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Mind candy:
Autobiography of a Yogi, Outliers, The Prophet, Eleven Minutes, Veronika Decides to Die, Dopamine Nation, Mutant Message Down Under, Einstein His Life and Universe, Cook books (well the pictures anyway) ;), Lao Tzu, Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov, Nietzsche, Tagore, Choa Kok Sui, Vivekananda, Krishnamurti, Rumi texts.

Viewings:
Any cinema that makes my mind wonder, heart soar, eyes revel, smile muscle ache or soul flutter: Most David Lynch, Lars von Trier & Tarkovsky stuff. Green Mile, Ray, Instinct, Dances with Wolves, Your mother's home videos, The Gladiator, Amelie Three Colours, Lord of the Rings, Rain Man, Dogville, Narnia -[The Original Series though] (was one of those daft kids that used to sleep in my cupboard, wondering when it would open up), Forest Gump, Black, Meet The Fockers, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Back to the Future, The Color Purple, American Beauty, Le Parfum, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory -The Original (NOT the Johnny Depp version), Elephant Man, Stalker, Dancer In The Dark, Tree of Life, La Môme, Manon Des Sources, Drive.

Dreamin' ears:
Bocelli, Spanish Guitar, Pink Floyd, Arabian Chill, Buddha Bar, Satnam Kaur, Vivaldi, Saje, South American Wood Wind, Michael Jackson, All things kora, Ravi Shankar, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Prince

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Witnessed homeless, orphaned children of the tsunami, offering me their selflessness despite having everything of value, on every level stripped away from them... truly humbling and priceless.

Teach, Learn, Share

Every person who crosses my path today is my teacher.

Human beings have this incredible ability to teach one another to evolve, knowingly or unknowingly and tap into a pool of higher potential.

CS is about taking that journey.

Its easy to love those close to you, but learning to genuinely give love to all beings and life is a blossoming journey.

I can share wisdom on healing, naturopathic nutrition, astrology, consiousness, nutrition, Feng Shui, superfoods, energy healing, conscious cooking and meditation. Basically, if it’s about living your best, most aligned life, I’m here for it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Japan, Malaysia, United Kingdom

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