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
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
by Ross Bishop Our minds are full of many thoughts. Some are accurate, others are not. Deep down, what do you truly believe about yourself? The simple truth is that our negative thoughts deceive us! However, we are so used to them that we hardly notice them. How many self-critical thoughts do you have about yourself? This processRead 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 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