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 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 We live in a society where the most respected people gain recognition by reaching the top of the metaphysical mountain. Our highest honors go to those individuals who “succeed” by overcoming obstacles that have defeated lesser men. This is true in business, sports, politics, medicine and everything in between. Wealth and power are awarded toRead more
by Ross Bishop Life is confusing, to say the least. Putting people here to be unhappy and suppress their passion seems pointless, yet that is exactly what happens. But this is not accidental; it is intentional. We were placed here to discover the truth about ourselves. However, this knowledge could not be given to us, as that wouldRead more
LIFE is perplexing and enigmatic. We experience it, yet we fail to comprehend it. We engage in the game without fully understanding why we participate. This was intended. If the intricacies of LIFE had been explained to us beforehand, it would have undermined the very purpose of our existence.