CURRENT MISSION For right-brain people: "Be Love and Live in the Moment." For left-brain people: "Support positive social change through individual personal and organizational development." HOW For right-brain people: "Spread Lovingkindness through Positive Thoughts, Words, and Actions." For left-brain people: "By building business systems where profits are funneled into a charitable foundation, which then invests the money and donates the dividends to charity." FORMER MISSION I completed a 1,500-mile self-supported bicycle tour through Montana, Alberta, British Columbia, Oregon, & California. Along my tour I delivered workshops to inspire youth to take action toward their most cherished goals & dreams! I launched a fundraiser for the trip where I raised over $11,500 for the Boys and Girls Clubs, an after-school program which supports after-school programming for youth around the country. Check out the fundraiser video here: http://www.youcaring.com/bike/ ABOUT ME Ben: -is happiest when living in alignment with his values. -deeply enjoys having meaningful conversations. -is dedicated to personal development. -travels to expedite understanding. That said, I'm a real easy-going guy and I LOVE any way that I can participate in CouchSurfing! What else do I need to know about you, Ben? -Enjoys being included in your adventures -Long-distance bike tourer and experienced year-round bike commuter -I'm allergic to all dairy, nuts, peanuts, and avocado -It's totally ok to eat things I'm allergic to - don't be afraid! :P -Doesn't drink alcohol nor smoke -Donates to awesome crowdfunding projects on GoFundMe, YouCaring, Kickstarter, and IndieGoGo -Loves fresh juice... especially grapefruit juice. PHILOSOPHY Be Excellent to Each Other.