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My Spiritual Studies
I have been a daily meditation practitioner since 2003. I have taken a strong commitment to study and curiosity to mysticism and religions of the world. Below are the courses and trainings I have had the privilege to be a part of. Certified Enneagram Teacher 2024Enneagram Courses with Helen Palmer navigating spiritual developmentOver 10 10 day courses at Vipassana centers.14 day course with Sn Goenka In india.
Meditation Course with Bhante Gunaratan (Author of Mindfulness in Plain English)
Several courses with Thai MonksYear Long Wheel of initiation programMultiple Zen sesshinsStudy at Thomas Merton’s MonasteryA daily practice of meditation for 20 years
In 2016-2018 I went to explore the Enneagram further with Helen Palmer. Helen is an influential teacher of Enneagram & intuition studies and often credited as one of the true pioneers in bringing the Enneagram to the west. She is author of such foundational and best-selling books as The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and Others and The Enneagram in Love and Work and founder of the Enneagram Professional Training Program. She draws on cultivating awareness of the inner observer to bridge the psychology of the Enneagram and the spiritual path. I was drawn to learn from her wisdom, especially about intuition, as she was such a recognized and celebrated intuitive. Over the three years, she made the practice of Intuition and enneagram approachable and guided me towards building my confidence around a skill that’s subtle to address. I am fortunate to have spent time with Helen. Over the years she made the practice of intuition approachable and guided me towards building my confidence around a subtle skill that can be difficult to cultivate.
Saying By to Helen. 
The Short Story
I’m a native Texan, father, surfer, musician, & culinary artist, with a spiritual thirst. I Recently took a trip to Baja Mexico in a truck camper for 6 months to find a place to live with my wife and kids. I currently reside in a rural fishing village far away from paved roads and luxuries of town living. I am interested in reflecting with people who are exploring their inner terrain to find wisdom and freedom. I find it helpful to use the Enneagram as a map, and the inner practices of self observation and discernment as tools to lead us to who we are. Reading Mysticism and reflecting on stories of unity for Inspiration. Career I Have been involved with many entrepreneurial endeavors from coffee roasting, cheese making and most recently I sold my successful beverage company, Wisco Pop! I started in 2012. My skills are in marketing, design, operations, and recipe development.