Ryan Helen Dorsey

I am a sponge

I have an insatiable craving to know more about everything. I live to explore and take on new adventures: sailing, hiking, calligraphy, astronomy, meditation, songwriting, gardening, backcountry skiing—these are just a few of my recent interests. But sponges aren't made to just absorb; I'm all about sharing what I've learned, whether it's huge, life-changing ideas, or the most trivial of fun facts.

I Go With the Flow

I'm adaptable. I thrive on change. When it comes to wrenches in the works, I keep the attitude "It Is What It Is." I think it's up to us to trust ourselves, to trust that we can calmly, intelligently respond to whatever comes up, that "the universe is unfolding as it should," to quote my favorite poem by Max Ehrmann. I'm discovering the future as it unfolds, one beautiful, irrational, unpredictable day at a time.

I love making connections

Connections between people, ideas, events—I love to find the links that join us. I studied Anthropology because I am fascinated by what motivates individuals and groups to do what they do. Connecting with others and the wisdom they possess is humbling; it's hard to  connect if you think you already know it all. 

I'm a good listener

I have this theory about people, that we are all continuously telling and retelling the story of our lives, our autobiographies, through the things we do and say—and just as importantly, through the things we don't say. I love to hear people tell their stories, and listen for the ideas, feelings, and values hidden in the things they aren't saying out loud. I know how good it feels to be heard and understood, so I strive to hear and understand.

I am a Little bit of a goofball

I can't help it. Don't ask me to curb my enthusiasm, because this train has no brakes. I prefer to focus on the positive, the fun, the passionate, the enthusiastic. I love working and spending time with fun people, and encouraging them to pursue the things they find fun and exciting. I try not to take life too seriously; that kind of attitude gets in the way of healthy risk-taking. I get a kick out of fake mustaches, cat GIFs, and terrible puns.

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