Hi there! Thanks for looking at my Bio!

With acknowledgement to the idea of letting go of ones personal history in order to integrate our complete self, I offer you this: I was born with wonderful DNA from the German and Dutch lineage, on May 17 1967. This moment in time was the spring before what is commonly referred to as the "Summer of Love" in the US. Some of that loving hope for humanity must have influenced me during my infancy since I believe that humanity will once again find its love for itself and all life in the near future…After growing up near Chicago and earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Health, I decided to join the Peace Corps. I lived and worked with the people of Chad, Africa for over two years. This experience increased my already strong connection and respect for Africans and indigenous peoples everywhere…Upon returning to the US I moved to Nome, Alaska where I worked with and learned from the Alaskan Natives as an Environmental Health Specialist.

Presently, I live on a "homestead" and workshop space called Eartheart. With help from friends I built this sacred space near beautiful Homer, Alaska. This is my earthome where my spirit benefits from the purity of the Alaskan wilderness and the many plants and animals that surround me.

I work for a non profit mental health agency where I work with children as well as young and older adults. In addition to this I enjoy taking kids on wilderness adventures with an independent program.

My creative outlets include: kayaking (with the otters, whales, orcas, seal lions, and star fish who live in the oceans around his home) Yoga, Co Creative Science (which can be explained as forming a partnership with the intelligence inherent in nature which allows one to create in Balance and Harmony), Drumming, Gardening (with help from the nature spirits, Devas), Environmental Balancing (energy clearing), The Heartmath organization, and many outdoor activities including climbing (ice rock), mountain climbing, biking, kayaking.

The Flower of Life teachings are of course a great passion of mine and I would be deeply honored to share these teachings with you for the "highest good of all concerned". My present goal is to teach FOL wherever they are needed. Especially areas that have not had access to the teachings before.

Eartheart is open and inexpensive for large and small groups to come and learn the Flower of Life teachings in an intimate, private, and natural setting. I would also love to travel to your home and share them with you there if possible. Contact me at dougkoester@yahoo.com for further information.
Thank you and may whatever path you choose be a path with heart.