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Simple life
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Join an inspiring school for children with disabilities near San Gil, Colombia
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Mount Temple Summit
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about 16 days ago
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Greetings Workawayers & Hosts! Joyful to be back in the community after a 3 year hiatus My mission is to live the way of the Paradisian Sun - to express and embody a much lighter, brighter, gentle vibration on earth and help earth return to her organic essence through sharings in writing, music, art, movement & lifestyle. And through my day to day embodiment. Currently on a 7 year plan/ trajectory to roll-out & share my unique gifts, in a specific way. which lands me here with the goal of the alternative, more free and gentle lifestyle. I have a story coursing through me that’s itching to be written, and much information to share about a very vivid and extraordinary journey of awakening on the ascension path. I also seek to express through multifaceted art such as flower & nature photography, visuals , music, fashion, content creation & lifestyle brand. I’m primarily a creative/artist, ascension steward, nature & earth lover/steward and increasingly avid in exploring & integrating movement & flow therapies and somatic work. Seeking a mutually beneficial and fulfilling experience . A peaceful space where my presence and gifts organically align, the opportunity to commune with the land often and the ability to tuck away for some significant moments of quiet to - introspect, write, breathe, engage in my movement and mindful practices & some degree of solitude. I look forward to working a maximum of 24-25 hours/ week, split between 3-4 days. And I truly appreciate hosts who offer that flexibility in schedule. Looking for work where I can remain present and close to nature, the earth and her rhythms, some fluidity, mindfulness, creative flow. Obviously, not the desk job or conventional 9-5 type ☺️ I do thrive on exploring the earth & reverencing creation. I believe in unity through diversity & the oneness of creation.
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