Many people have asked me to write something on the first five years of Atmanjai and share some thoughts. On reflection the constant at Atmanjai from the very first conversation, to setting the intention, to daily operations and planning, is our purpose.

When Starr Farish invited me to lunch at Friendship Beach in December 2007, he shared with me his idea for a wellness center and an invitation to partner with him in that. I readily agreed because we so easily aligned on the purpose of the project; Raising Consciousness.

Most visitors to Atmanjai never meet Starr in person, but he is here in every moment, in every detail of what we do, because all of it is grounded in a clear and present purpose. So I invited him to write on consciousness for all of our benefit and enjoyment.

Starr Farish on Consciousness

It is often debated: the reason for our life on this orb called earth, why we are here. Really, it is quite simple. We are here to increase our consciousness and to ACT in accordance with that new awareness. Basically, we are in a cosmic school and our performance and graduation depends totally on us individually.

Treating the totality of body, mind and spirit as one, it is incumbent upon us to address all aspects equally. You can meditate all you want, but if the body and mind are not dealt with equally there is an imbalance and graduation to the next higher level will not be achieved.

To grow in consciousness – to progress to the next level – we must cleanse the body, be of good spirit, and ‘go within’ and listen to our inner voice. Perhaps this sounds a bit woo-woo but it is the formula for achieving higher consciousness and growth. Oh, how easy it is to avoid all this and to embroil ourselves in words and unnecessary ‘things to do.’

There are 3 simple steps to raising your consciousness.

FIRST step: Cleanse the body for attuning to nature. Atmanjai provides the ideal environment for this.
SECOND step: Project positive thoughts realizing that we are all a part of this wonderful planetary experience, this nurtures the mind and creates thought forms that are most powerful.
THIRD step: Be still. ‘Listen,’ act. These are basic requirement our personal growth and the reason why we are here on planet earth.

Many people measure success by the riches amassed. But, what benefit is it to be the richest person in the graveyard? True wealth is measured from what is within, not that which is without. That is true success.

A formula to greater awareness and consciousness:

BODY: Cleanse and build your natural immune system so your innate energies can be directed towards natural maintenance and not be exhausted attending to combating pollutants in the body.

MIND: Rely on yourself and refrain relying on doctors, pharmaceuticals. insurance companies and government to take care of you. You are a totality unto yourself and require no outside forces for your care and growth.

SPIRIT: Meditate. Be still and Know, go within. Then act in accordance with that Knowing.