ABOUT ME

I'm a licensed clinical social worker and retired Zen Buddhist priest. As of December 2023, I'm taking a sabbatical from work, and don't have a permanent residence. I'm feeling called to meditate and pray to the earth and waters, particularly in Ireland where half my ancestry stems from. As a social worker and a former priest, living ethically is important to me as is being of service, and leaving the world better than I found it.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined couchsurfing in preparation for a month's adventure in Japan in 2011, and I had great experiences while there. I love the model of Couchsurfing, and am grateful for it as I prepare for travels in Ireland.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with couchsurfing hosts while traveling in Japan. I've traveled across the USA multiple times over the past twenty years, and always prefer staying with friends.

兴趣

I love learning and growing. Sometimes what I'm learning is a skill like a new style of cooking or gardening. Sometimes it's a concept like a therapeutic modality. I enjoy playing music (primarily guitar, flute, singing) and dancing.

• cooking
• gardening
• juggling
• buddhist
• healing

音乐、电影和书籍

I don't have a favorite type of music, but particular songs catch my ear. Recently "Sunday Candy" by Nico Segal, "Hymn of Healing" by Beautiful Chorus. I'm reading "Existential Kink" by Carolyn Elliott and "The Poor Mouth" by Flann O'Brien. I'm listening to Blindboy podcast, Ezra Klein, and This American Life. And, I haven't been watching movies recently.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I lived in a Zen monastery for ten years. It was a life transforming experience. I'd love to share about it if you're interested.

教，学，和分享

I know a lot about Buddhism, social work, shakuhachi, sewing, cooking, gardening, and living simply. I'm continually learning about how to live simply and sustainably.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I enjoy cooking and cleaning. I can offer information about different therapeutic modalities (DBT, Internal Family systems/Voice Dialogue, Shame Resilience, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing). I can offer guidance about how to meditate, set up an altar, pray, or incorporate other spiritual practices (mindful eating, mindful conversations, bowing as a spiritual practice).

我游览过的国家

Bermuda, El Salvador, Ireland, Japan, Spain

我居住过的国家

United States

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