by Ross Bishop Imagine every culture as composed of two spheres. In the West, there are the financial-capitalist sphere and the spiritual sphere. They aren’t distinct; they merge all over the place, but for the sake of our discussion, let’s treat them as separate. Each sphere has its core set of values. America has a vast capitalist sphereRead more
by Ross Bishop The history of mankind has largely been marked by a conflict between those who have power and those who sought greater control over their lives. In the old days, people had few rights, little dignity, and were at the mercy of those who ruled them. Changes to these rules were granted either out of compassionRead more
We are changing our views about power. Power has been the dominant force in human society for thousands of years, but we are entering an age where the culture will demand a more collaborative approach to decision making.
I am asked this question frequently. People want to know what I mean when I urge them to “Open their hearts,” and “Love everything.” Most of us spend a good part of our days being closed down, and being open can feel pretty threatening. Some people have never really opened their hearts, and they honestly do not knowRead more
Sometimes we just accept things without really looking at what’s behind them. Take prejudice for example. It is largely an oxymoron. You can’t dislike a whole race or group. It's not possible. You can dislike some of “them” for what they do - their morals, lifestyle, social values, etc. but not everyone in a group acts in theRead more