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
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 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 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