Interview with Jai

Maui Story: It seems to be true. That sometimes you've got to wear your shoes in the house. What is orthodox and what is unorthodox in your experience since you arrived on Maui?
Jai: It is Don Qxioute. There is no orthodox or unorthox. There is a higher plan here and Maui makes that very apparent. That's anywhere though not just here.
Maui Story: You're a gulf war veteran. How long have you been out?
Jai: Almost four years. It will be four years in October.
Maui Story: Do you think you were guided to come to Maui?
Jai: Without a doubt. (a gecco laughs) I have a magic rudraksha from Maui. There is one tree growing on Haiku Road . It's on private property. I believe it's the old Baldwin Estate.
Maui Story:What's that thing around your neck. It looks like a seed. Is that it?
Jai: It is is a symbol of Shiva. Rudra can be interpreted as primordial or wild. Aksha means eyes, as in wildeyed! It is the 108th bead on my mala that I pray on.
Maui Story: You count your beads? What's up with that?
Jai: The 108th bead is the Guru bead.
Maui Story: So it's a Guru Trip you're on. Are there any real Guru's left? Have you really met one?
Jai: I have met several Gurus.
Maui Story: Okay...Let's get real. Where you ever afraid in the War? Can you see fear?
Jai: What do you mean by see fear?
Maui Story: Have you ever been really afraid of anything?
Jai: No...because everthing is in perfect divine timing and hands. "Either everything is a miracle or nothing is a miracle," Enstein said.
Maui Story: What does you name mean?
Jai: Sanskit expression meaning Yaaa! VICTORY BLISS. Or praise God.
Maui Story: What are your travel plans?
Jai: I want to get to California for the Fall so you never know. California in the Fall is a magic place! I want to check out the Shiva temple on Kauai.
Maui Story: So you pulled a tough duty coming here with you bro who's wife is expecting. You seem really service oriented. How do you keep it all together?
Jai:I call on my HigherSelf a lot and stay present and meditate a lot.
Maui Story: Meditation keeps you balanced then? Does it really work that well?
Jai: Oh yeah...it dependeds on how much you can quiet your mind and be patient. I've learned patient is valuable virtue. Get into it. You will see the divine flow.
Maui Story: Time to roll. Thank you Jai for sharing your time and for the wisdom.

Back Story
Maui Story: So we have a few more moment with Jai. What is your philosophy on women?
Jai: They should all be treated like Divine Mothers because that is who they are? I can't do that...because too many people might get upset. Besides I'm not really sure yet. lol
Maui Story: What's your favorite color?
Jai: Purple pink irridescent sunset. Magenta maybe.
Maui Story: What do you eat?
Jai: I eat a vegetarian diet. Nuts, fruits, vegies, and grains.
Maui Story: Is that easy here on Maui?
Jai: Yes! It is vary easy if you are in the right flow. It is easier and it may require more energy if you need rice and don't have a car. It's always eay to hitch hike on Maui. They are doing a service. That is a selfless act to pick someone up hitch hiking. I'm into encouraging that sort of thing. I think everyone should try hitch hiking. Relying solely on faith and grace. It is a very apparent illustration of divine grace.