going on with Jhananda?

[Jhanananda]

A snow storm here is predicted for Monday, so my work this week has been focused upon preparing to camp at lower elevation, which will also allow me to acquire more data on the causes and thus solutions for my diabetes.

Fortunately there were some more donations that came my way, so I can afford to purchase more blood test strips, and groceries on my way out of town. 

So, do not expect me to respond to the dialog on this forum for a few days after tomorrow morning.

[Cal]

Stay safe and warm. I think that would be the most important =). No need to drive in the snow.

[Jhanananda]

Yes, I agree, and thank-you.  The weather is still good here, so I am continuing to prepare for the trip, but I expect to leave this afternoon, so that I can find a campsite before dark.  So, this is likely to be my last check-in here for a few days.

[Jauho1979]

Some of you might appreciate reading the following article about me: Homeless in Prescott: Former scientist develops alternative fuel system as means to survive (VIDEO)

Hey Jhananda,

I read this article with curiosity and compassion about your current situation.

I have a question: in the article, it says that one of the volunteers sensed bitterness and hopelessness in you. Would you agree with that assessment? If yes, then my next question is can a Arahant feel bitterness and hopelessness?

I apologize if my questions offend you. 

[Jhanon]

Some of you might appreciate reading the following article about me: Homeless in Prescott: Former scientist develops alternative fuel system as means to survive (VIDEO)

Hey Jhananda,

I read this article with curiosity and compassion about your current situation.

I have a question: in the article, it says that one of the volunteers sensed bitterness and hopelessness in you. Would you agree with that assessment? If yes, then my next question is can a Arahant feel bitterness and hopelessness?

I apologize if my questions offend you.

I would also like to know your response on this, Jhananda.

[Jhanananda]

Some of you might appreciate reading the following article about me: Homeless in Prescott: Former scientist develops alternative fuel system as means to survive (VIDEO)

Hey Jhananda,

I read this article with curiosity and compassion about your current situation.

I have a question: in the article, it says that one of the volunteers sensed bitterness and hopelessness in you. Would you agree with that assessment? If yes, then my next question is can a Arahant feel bitterness and hopelessness?

I apologize if my questions offend you.

One should ask how much insight one who is not a contemplative has into the feeling of someone.

[Jhanananda]

Hello friends, it is time for an update.  As many of you know my health has been in decline for the 8 years that I have been in or near Prescott, AZ.  It took me about 7 years to realize that it was back-to-back allergies that was the cause of my declining health here.  Beginning 2.5 years ago I started taking antihistamine to treat my allergies.  It is then that my health started to improve.  However, around the first of this year I developed a lung infection due to an allergy to local fungi. 

Since then I have moved out of the van and into a trailer, because my old van was contaminated with this local fungus.  A friend here invited me to move my truck and van into her yard, and to move into a 35 foot travel trailer that she had in her yard.  It had not been lived in in several years.

Realizing that my health here depended upon filtering out allergens from the air my body breaths, then I purchased a respirator with a P95 filter, which has both fine filtration, as well as a molecular sieve to remove hydrocarbons.  The hydrocarbons that I tend to be allergic to are turpenes from local elm species.  Implementing those changes has improved my health considerably. 

Almost 2 weeks ago I made the mistake of leaving the trailer without the respirator, because it was such a beautiful day, and I felt well, so I took a long walk, and volunteered again for a few hours at the local Salvation Army post.  Big mistake.  I got back exhausted.  I took a nap, and awoke from it feeling death pending.  I was severally sick for about 5 days before reasonable recovery.  It was an experiment, which this body can no longer survive.  So, now, as long as I am in Prescott, or Yavapai County, I will have to wear a respirator when outside.

A CPAP machine was prescribed by both my immunologist, and my pulmonologist.  I have now had a month of problems getting my insurance carrier to pay for it.  According to both my immunologist, and my pulmonologist it is critical medical equipment for my continued survival.  Their assessment seems reasonable, so I continue to work toward acquiring the machine.

With precarious health, and the knowledge that life is short, and there is especially little time left of this lifetime, I plan to focus my time on completing a few books, which I believe will be found to be a critical contribution to life on earth.

[bodhimind]

Please take care Jhanananda  Best wishes to your health

[Jhanananda]

Thanks, bodhimind, and others here, for all of your kind wishes.  My goal on this forum is to keep it peer-level, so that we learn from eachother's successes and failures.  My failure was in not treating my allergies with either antihistamines, or migration therapy.

[Jhanananda]

With recent donations to the GWV I plan to purchase broadband so that I do not have to walk to a hot spot, which means I will be able to get onto the forum more consistently, until the beast gives out.

[Jhanananda]

Sorry folks for being off-line for so long.  I spent the weekend  in the hospital dealing with my autoimmune disorder.  At the same time my health broke, so did my computer, so broadband will have to wait until I can afford to replace my laptop.

[Jhanananda]

Hi folks. I am heading to a remote location near Flagstaff, AZ, where I plan to camp for a month.  You can call it "social distancing." I may not be able to check in for a month, but I leave you in the good hands of our moderators:  Alexander and rougeleader115

[Jhanananda]

Please note that with the generous support of the followers of the Great Western Vehicle I have been able to move to a ranch about 25 miles from Flagstaff, AZ.  I have camped in and around Flagstaff, AZ for years and I have found better health here, and last summer I spent quite a bit of time camped on the ranch that I have moved to.  I find my health is better in Flagstaff, AZ, than Prescott, AZ; and I find my health even better at the ranch 25 miles from Flagstaff.  This means though that I cannot afford to be driving in and out of Flagstaff regularly, and cell service at the remote ranch is so poor that I cannot expect to be regular here, so I look forward to the moderators here providing most of the support.

[Alexander]

Glad to hear you are doing well, Jeff, and you are enjoying your time in seclusion. Chronic health issues, some of which I have myself, I know are a constant source of stress.

Om Namah Shivaya

[Jhanananda]

Thanks, Alexander, for expressing your kind thoughts.  My health is much better since I went into the wilderness again.  I'll be in town for a few days of grocery shopping.