Fellow
Current Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Current City
Madrid
Intuition
Cultivating inner knowing
A question currently animating me about the inner life/spirit is:
How might I inspire others, and be inspired by them?
September 2, 2025
A question currently animating me about the outer world/universe/multiverse is:
Why do we ask questions?
September 2, 2025
The practices I’m finding most helpful at the moment are:
Journaling,Meditation
September 2, 2025
A moment I noticed my inner light kindled this month was:
At the end of my summer camp, I got to share beautiful moments with the rest of the camp counselors. So many interesting conversations, speaking from the heart and being my true self. I was surrounded by love and beautiful people. It taught me how to create a caring community.
September 2, 2025
A moment I noticed my inner light dwindled this month was:
Many moments I shared with my dad's side of the family were full of judgement. I barely felt like I could be myself, and I couldn't express what I was doing this year properly. I felt like they would never be able to understand who I am.
September 2, 2025
Courage
Aligning action
Assumptions I'm examining right now are:
Other
September 2, 2025
I originally assumed:
I used to think that I would always belong somewhere. That family was very important and strong. That community wasn't important, just something I took for granted.
September 2, 2025
These assumptions are changing:
Now I believe that creating a sense of community is a game changer. That family is more than blood ties. That there is family in friends, the chosen family. That it is up to me to find a community where I feel welcomed but able to be myself.
September 2, 2025
A moment I stepped out of my comfort zone this month was:
This month I went out partying for the first time. I drank the most alcohol I ever had (very grateful I didn't get a hangover). I've never been comfortable in this environment, and normally struggle to socialize in that context. It felt like a ritual into adulthood.
September 2, 2025
Compassion
Engaged Empathy
Something that is helping me build trusting relationships here is:
The generally open attitude that people have towards meeting others and reflecting on your reflections. The caring tone in which everyone writes and speaks, so full of love.
September 2, 2025
Digital Detox Retreat
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Gratitude
Peers I'm grateful for:
Naomi Løvstad Wettstein
I'm so grateful for our calls and destiny uniting us in Lima! You're being a really good support in planning my travels but knowing that I'll have a safe landing zone. Thank you for texting so much and generally being so supportive. I'll see you in Lima soon!
September 2, 2025
Douglas Teixeira de Queiroz Santos
Our conversation was so fun!!! I connected immediately with you and I can't wait to have more and keep learning from you.
July 30, 2025
Peers who have expressed gratitude for me:
Ivisson Souza Ribeiro
Tristan, you're a source of wisdom and compassion. I'm grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you on behalf of education. I see good intentions and joy whenever you take the time to share.
September 14, 2025
John Makuei Bath Madut
Thank you, Tristan, for your thoughtful provocations and philosophical questions. They challenge me to think more deeply and to see ideas from new angles.
September 5, 2025
Douglas Teixeira de Queiroz Santos
Our calls are always highlights of my week. Thank you for making me laugh and helping me debrief my thoughts about the session or just about life in general. I always appreciate your honesty in the contributions you give the session as well. All the best buddy!
August 31, 2025
Jacey Hilburn
Thank you for asking such interesting and philosophical questions in our group meetings! They always make our sessions more enjoyable and insightful.
August 1, 2025
Naomi Løvstad Wettstein
By chance we got to meet in Madrid during the first week of FS. It grounded me, and Tristans energy and initiatives has inspired me along this first month. Our meeting gave me a big insight to him as a person and made me wish I could have this with everyone, in person.
July 24, 2025