In truth the way matters but little; the will to arrive suffices. (Albert Camus) Is it possible to hold sacrosanct truth, beauty, order and organization AND relish the chaos it takes to get there? This world traveling, mystic knowing storyteller beckons you to inquire.

I am an instructional designer with a keen interest in storytelling. I investigate intellectual reality dissecting a world of books and academic minds but I have found time and again that unscripted travel and extemporaneous conversation impact my views more meaningfully. Indispensable - travel and communication - across borders discipline my study of the world. Seeing through the eyes and art of locals helps find common ground with strangers, challenges my perceptions, changes my perspectives, and inspires unique universal stories to share.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Incurably curious; driven to meet the warm-hearted and charismatic.

Interests

arts, museums/galleries, history, literature, film, philosophy, spirituality, psychology, high fashion shopping, cooking, exercise, walking, etc

• arts
• photography
• film making
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• communications
• history
• languages
• cultures
• reading books
• conversation
• museums
• religions
• fashion design
• spiritual growth

Music, Movies, and Books

Non-fiction: Factfulness by Hans Rosling; The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer; by Baha’u’llah (Hidden Words, Seven Valleys and Four Valleys); Some Answered Questions by Abdu’l-Baha; Promise of World Peace; One Common Faith

Fiction: The Alchemist, Forty Rules of (Mystic) Love, Cutting For Stone, Thousand Splendid Suns, Siddhartha

Film: Life of Pi, Endless Poetry, Persepolis, The Lizard, Lore, Phoenix (2014), Sound of Music, James Bond films starring Daniel Craig

Series: The Young Pope, The New Pope, Shtisel, Game of Thrones

Music: Maître Gims, Luke Slott, SKY, Rob Dougan, Seventh Soul, Jane Birkin, Gigi D’Alessio, George Michael, Ne Me Quitte Pas

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

in 90 days (May 12-August 11 2022) visited over 30 European cities in 8 countries

Teach, Learn, Share

Subjects: character development, global citizenship, wellness, Baha’i prayers, writings, theology, philosophy

Share Skills: how to present/instruct, study, think, problem-solve, analyze reality, practice exegesis, apply arts in interactive meditative installations, and tell meaningful mystical stories

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ready to contribute to cooking, clean-up, etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Iran, Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States