by Ross Bishop If you travel around the world - to different cultures and ethnic backgrounds - 8.28 billion people - you would find essentially the same reactions, culturally modified, to the events of childhood. The universality of those reactions tells you that there is a great deal more going on than appears on the surface. We allRead more
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 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 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