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
Life Experiences
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
ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH?
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
UNIVERSAL TRUTH AND WESTERN SOCIETY
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