by Ross Bishop For thousands of years, there has been a conflict in society between those who sought power and those who live lives of compassion and caring. The evolution of society toward greater compassion is clear. It has sometimes been a challenging journey, but the overall trend is evident. The process has involved gaining rights, starting fromRead more
by Ross Bishop We live in a culture that, in many ways, contradicts the universal truths shared by spiritual teachers throughout history. Since our culture is mainly Christian, I will discuss this material in relation to Jesus’ teachings. However, the insights of Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Neem Karoli Baba, Babbaji, or Moses could just as easily apply, asRead more
by Ross Bishop We live in a society where the most respected people gain recognition by reaching the top of the metaphysical mountain. Our highest honors go to those individuals who “succeed” by overcoming obstacles that have defeated lesser men. This is true in business, sports, politics, medicine and everything in between. Wealth and power are awarded toRead more
by Ross Bishop At first, it might seem illogical to put us here to experience confusion and frustration, but that’s exactly what happens. Eight billion people all asking, “What the heck is going on?” This confusion arises from a fundamental conflict between our beliefs—especially about ourselves—and reality. Why does this occur? Simply put, our spiritual growth is stillRead more
by Ross Bishop Your thoughts deceive you! Let me give you a simple test: “How many negative thoughts have you had about yourself today? We are so used to these negative thoughts that we hardly notice them. But is that really true? Our minds are filled with countless thoughts. Some are accurate, but most are not. This presentsRead more