by Ross Bishop It is a subject that has been written about more than any other, and yet it remains elusive. Are you supposed to be happy and at peace? Interestingly, the answer is both yes and no. You see, peace and happiness cannot be simply given to you because you have free will, and that cannot beRead more
ARE YOU HAPPY?
by Ross Bishop Are you really happy? Or have you just settled into a routine like most of the rest of us? You see, being happy is not part of the program of our being here. You came here to learn the truth about yourself. And like all learning, the process is stressful. Therefore, being happy is sortRead more
DO YOU FEEL INADEQUATE?
by Ross Bishop This may be difficult to believe, but you are supposed to feel that way. We don’t like to admit it, but at our core, we do feel unworthy and defective - like something’s wrong with us. (And that’s where our story begins.) You see, you have no choice in the matter. Your spiritual development is Read more
THE YIN AND YANG OF LIFE
by Ross Bishop There are many symbols representing life; you probably know this one and may know something about its meaning, but let’s take a closer look. In ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy, Yin and Yang were fundamental dynamics of the universe. They symbolized balance and harmony and spoke to the interconnectedness of seemingly opposite yet complementary forces thatRead more
WHO ARE YOU?
by Ross Bishop Something to consider: the overwhelming majority of your intrusive thoughts simply aren’t true. Yet they occupy about 80% of your mental activity. They are like crabgrass in the mind’s garden. They refuse to budge even when confronted with a mountain of evidence to the contrary. Why is that? The answer is that they reflect theRead more