"Courage is a love affair with the unknown." Osho

I am an experience junkie. I love adventure and engaging with intriguing, humorous people who show me something new about myself. I am a "Yes" person who is always rediscovering herself and the world. It's a never ending journey, and that delights me. Honestly, it used to freak me out. Words like forever and infinity could send me into a silent panic. (I never gave up the smile on my face though). That is well behind me now. Life keeps going; the learning is never-ending, and I am in love with all of it--even the really unsettling parts! This last year I went para-gliding, surfing, kayaking, zip-lining, river rafting, ice-skating, and did lots of rock climbing. And while I do love all the new things in my life, I am also incredibly good at doing absolutely nothing. I lead a very exciting, lazy life.

You know that strange thing cats do when they seem to be interested in nothing, just laying around seemingly sleeping or licking themselves lazily, and then they spring to action attacking something as if they had been planning it for hours? You aren't sure if planning is part of their behavior of if they are really just super random... If it's the random thing, then I am very much like a cat. There is this very peaceful presence in me that seems to be concentrating on nothing in particular most of the time, and then suddenly I am springing into action focused on something as if it is the only thing, and yet that thing may be as important as a ball of string or a squirrel. Is there really anything in life more important than string and squirrels? However, this deluded disregard for productivity and overindulgence in self-care combined with a joyous explosion of energy directed at nothing more than strings and squirrels has created a deliriously successful life. Cats Rule!

(I'm secretly discovering the answer to the Universe. If I'm ignoring you, there's a good reason. It will only help you in the end. ;-)

I enjoy people who can be truly present with themselves and with me. Emotions are what move me. Don't hold back. Although it may be tricky at times, I love deep honesty, especially with people who don't need to make it painful for themselves. Life is delightfully fun. Self honesty can be beautiful too. I like people who know how to make self-reflection an amazing experience.

I love authentic people who genuinely love themselves, know what they want in life, and offer all of themselves to every situation. That's a tall order, and maybe they don't get this in every moment. Maybe they have fleeting doubts and say, "Fuck it!" sometimes. But that's awesome too. I like the people around me to do whatever pleases them fully without guilt, apology, or excuses. It doesn't matter to me if the action is sleeping or some more productive activity. And I do my best to do the same. It is very sad to me to discover that someone did something for me that they did not want to do or enjoy doing. For me giving comes without thought or expectation. I love knowing that those around me give with the same genuineness.

I truly admire people who don't easily get their feelings hurt but aren't afraid to share when they do feel hurt. People like that know how to make anything a powerful and positive experience simply because they are living it fully. I like fearless people. Nothing touches me like vulnerability unafraid of itself.

I have a business that I love as a spiritual counselor and teacher. I enjoy the travel that has been a part of my teaching internationally.

I have a 12 year old son that I spend part time with. He's is the most delightful, grounded, interesting, emotionally competent, confident, and compassionate person I know. He asked for books on Taoism and Buddhism for his birthday so that he could study and begin practicing. Cool Kid!!

I have a boyfriend who I am incredibly lucky to have in my life. We are head over heels, completely fulfilled, and also fortunate to be open to explore together in our monogamish, open, figure-it-out-as-we-go world. We have a joint profile on OKC, kittenandmonkey, if you would like to check it out. I am also looking to meet a girl to spend time with and perhaps develop something meaningful or light, long-term or short-term, but in-the-moment regardless. I really enjoy the touch of a woman.

Getting to know people. Understanding what and why a situation is happening. Letting go of the past; being Present. Finding something fun to do. Relaxing. Sharing my feelings. Creating commonality. Doing something completely unexpected--even for me! Cooking fabulous food (and eating it). Trying new things and doing well the first time. Letting people be themselves. Not taking responsibility for other people's feelings. Inspiring people. Randomly laying on the floor with my arms out--it's very important.

Eating! I spend a lot of time thinking about food. Either I am eating a lot of food or I forget to eat and then eat a lot to catch up. When I do eat, I eat whatever I want in whatever portion I can fit in my body. Food loves me, and I love food. I recently have spent a lot of time with gluten free brownies with extra chocolate chips and pumpkin pie with tons of whipped cream. Anything fried is good with me. I also eat a lot of very healthy food and avoid anything processed or with nitrates or msg. Fast food is not a part of my life except for the occasional crisp bean burrito from Taco Time. Yummy!

I'm secretly afraid that I will accidentally end up becoming a breatharian and no longer need food. It could happen.

I'm VERY short!

That I am REALLY listening to them. When people are speaking to me, their words and how they say them, what they want me to understand about them and their world is all very important to me. I think people notice that they feel heard and understood right away.

I love fiction that is thoughtful and moving and push the boundaries. Recent favorites are "Stranger in a Strange Land," "Wicked," "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" Trilogy. I like self-help/spiritual/metaphysical/quantum physics books, but I've read so many that they all sound the same now. I love Ernest Holmes, Gangaji, Eckhart Tolle, Nietzsche, and so many more...

I like all kinds of movies (including action, thriller, and horror), but am still a girl, so romantic comedies are always nice. I had a friend who was a horror movie buff and made it his personal mission to find a movie that would really unsettle me. He failed. But he did introduce me to one of the most disturbingly beautiful movies I've ever seen: "Martyrs". It's french subtitled.

I like movies that are REAL or based on real life that make me say something like, "That writer wanted me to know life on its own terms--to FEEL it truly." When I cry in a movie like that, I am not crying for my own pain only but for the truth of life. I love that life can exhibit every dynamic, dip, and turn, and only the truly daring writers are willing to make you look right at it. Examples: "Precious", "The Cove" (Documentary), "Blood Diamond." Most people only watch movies to be entertained. The Soul of a person will watch a movie to be opened.

No cable for about 10 years. I still try to keep up with The Office on Hulu.

As I said, I LOVE food and am always seeking new and fabulous tastes--both in dining out and in cooking. I do not waste putting food in my mouth that I don't love. I am always changing recipes and not writing them down, so every time is like the first time. I Love Sushi, Thai, Indian, Greek, Mexican... and more. However, I spent 3 weeks in France and discovered that I'm not real big on French food.

The love and wisdom of my son
The love, support, and dedication of my boyfriend
Amazing, deep, connected, and adventurous sex
Food worth living for
Adventures
Laughter
Learning

Fun things to do. The nature of the Universe. My motivations and internal awareness. My next creative project. The realization that I think much less these days and how peaceful that is. How to grow my business. Stupid things (a result of thinking less perhaps): Still trying to finish this joke: "Two pieces of cheese walk into a bank..."

Update 5/15. I finished it: Two pieces of cheese walk into a bank. The teller says to the cheeses, "What can I do for you today?" One of the pieces of cheese says, "I'd like to open a Swiss bank account." "No problem," replies the teller. "Would you like one as well?" she says to the other cheese. "Nope. Havarti got one," he replies.

I may be out with friends or my boyfriend singing, dancing, eating amazing food or finding trouble (crashing a wedding, trying on random outfits at Goodwill, making whoever is near me my new best friend and convincing them we should... dance on the bar or take our shoes off and wade in the freezing river or climb the nearby cool tree... or whatever moves me in the moment.) I may be at a climbing gym or on a rock wall; I'm a rock climber. Hopefully, I'm in bed being ravished by my boyfriend or a fabulous lover or perhaps both of them. Or maybe I'm alone enjoying a great book, a glass of wine, a bath, and some chocolate. Actually, often there is no book--I love silence.

I think I've already shrunk a little bit.

You are a girl!

Something about my profile made you feel good about YOU.

You know you have a lot to offer. Your life Rocks!

You love rediscovering yourself.

You are comfortable in your body and adore/crave intimacy between women.

You have that great feeling that we would connect--have fun together, create something cool together, inspire each other, and feel beautiful in each others' space.