Finally it all makes sense to me. The body cannot still the body. The feet on the ground stills the body. The mind cannot still the mind. The heart stills the mind. Once the body and the mind are still, the turbulent clouds of the monkey mind are moved away, the inner spirit is now open to the blue sky of higher awareness above the clouds. Now the radiant sunshine of God's love can be received into the openness of the empty cup resting on the stableness of the ground below. Beautiful.
Jackie Chan I’m so happy that you love these videos and I do love them so much as well. You don’t need to be religious to enjoy them because what they convey is beyond any religion and it is universal to everyone. This also shows how much the church ( any church ) has missed not being able to pass these simple truths to the humanity. Spiritual development and progress has nothing to do with being part of any organised religion. Love and Light to you ❤️
Jackie Chan Christianity isn’t just about religion. Im not a religious man either, but there is most definitely a lot of ethical and advice based information on how to lead our lives in the works
Yes, it does for me too. Since I was 13 I've been returning Home...it's been fascinating filled with deep diving into presence and at times very challenging, difficult for the body Journey.
One day, just when the Zen-master was about to commence his teaching, a bird started singing. The master and his pupils listened for quite a while until the bird finished his beautiful song. Then the master said: This concludes the teaching for today - and left. The secret of meditation is attention. Anything that points your attention away from the active mind will do fine. Listen to a bird, the ticking of a clock, the sound of your breath, the silence between two thoughts. The inner Self (which is the One) will start shining through immediately. Then just rest in the light of that shining and do everything that you must do from that perspective. You can meditate all day without effort like this. You don't even need a chair.
@@OSKARSY11 What could I possibly ad to this? The answer is not in the telling or speaking, but in the stillness. So you could ask yourself: "To whom is this question for more information arising?" (to me) "Who am I" ? Follow this thought back to the source. It is the One. Rest there. And do this to every mind activity that arises. This is the most basic advaita vedanta teaching available. It is the most simple, the easiest and the most difficult (to the mind). For restless minds that can't follow, there is meditation or yoga. But stillness is the most direct teaching. If you can do this, you need nothing more. It's from the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi. John Godman has many good books and youtube video's about him. A living sage that also teaches this in an available form, would be Mooji. Or Eckhart Tolle. Or Rupert Spira. And of course John Butler. His method is meditation, but as all great sages, he points to stillness.
@@paulmetdebbie447 dude walk me through step by step how to meditate, thats all i want, i want stillnesd but i need you to tell me what to really do because if I master this... my oh my
Well this was an unexpected treat, I'll probably end up watching this 20 times! Thank you so much John and Phil for the amazing videos, they've helped me so much with finding peace within myself
The invisible friend. Thats very comforting John thank you. I will practice what you have taught in these two beautiful videos. Thank you both for your kindness. .
For me The Invisible Friend is the most comforting, most helpful thought ever. For me personally it is the Holy Spirit whom I feel present in my meditations (on the occasions when I manage to really quiet my mind and focus which as you might imagine is not always the case ;-)
He is the voice of a timeless, simple & natural wisdom which speaks to the 'part' of me that feels more real and true than the alienated construct of 'me' that conforms to the unreal ways of unconscious humanity. These videos are very precious.
Simply wonderful...what a pure blessing it is, to witness the kind, loving, gentle and warm wisdom of someone with a lifetime of learning. Grateful beyond words John and Phil ❤
Since early childhood, I have been a "seeker". I suffered from psychosomatic disorders such as stuttering and had my body full of eczema, was a social wreck. At an early adulthood, I realized that I was responsible for my health. Meditation became an important tool for me to help myself. Today (50 years later) I am completely healthy for ten years and I have found the "answers" that have been important to me in breaking many physical blockages which in turn led to breaking mental barriers. Something that has been a strong guiding star for me is that if you just do things with your heart, it makes sense, even if you can't see it from the beginning. Just be true to yourself, listen inward and trust the inner voice, be open to God for wanting His part in your development.
Many thanks for sharing this lovely experience - clearly you have followed your heart and it has made all the difference to your well-being - and so it well for us also. The practice of meditation of course helps enormously. Phil
so beautiful ! I would love to come to that church one day, but i live all the way in ausralia! I can feel the peace and stillness emananting from that church and from john
Thank you with all my heart Mr John Butler❤️ discrimination in Spiritual Life is SO IMPORTANT. Discrimination and discernment can make spiritual progress so much more profound...I love you Mr Butler 😊
Thank you again John and Phil!! We shouldn’t try to get out of the body. We can’t. As St. Paul said, the body is the temple of the Spirit. We feel Life itself when we pay attention to the Presence that lives in the body.
I feel like a wise old man came back from Aladdin in real life but cleaner, wiser and nicer. And hes hypnotizing me with his presence. Love you and thank you! For this
I LIKE THE IDEA OF OPENING THE HANDS MEDITATING ON THE LET GO, LET GOD...AND TELLING MYSELF DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE MIND....FORGET THE MIND...BUT I HAVE A VERY LONG JOURNEY AHEAD OF ME TO QUIET MYSELF REGULARLY. WHAT I AM MOST FRUSTRATED WITH IS I'M GETTING UP IN YEARS AND FEEL LIKE TIME IS FLEETING AWAY...I WANT THIS SPECIAL QUIETNESS, BUT I HAVE TROUBLE GIVING MYSELF THE QUIET TIME ROUTINELY...TOO MANY DISTRACTIONS......MY OWN FAULT FOR NOT GOING WITH THOSE RHYTHMS OF TO BED EARLY AND GETTING UP EARLY ENOUGH. I HOPE I CAN DISCIPLINE MYSELF BETTER. I DO THANK YOU JOHN AND PHIL FOR SHARING THESE WONDERFUL VIDEOS. WHAT A BLESSING THIS IS TO ME. I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND REALLY LISTENING AND BEGINNING TO PRACTICE THIS STILLNESS AND QUIET.
My feet have been off the ground all week, lost my stillness and then poooof' just like that another new video of yours pops up 😁 thank you John & Phil 💞 love, light & stillness to you both 💞💞 sending Love from the other side of the planet 🇦🇺
legendariersgaming Although you bring up a good point, we all know the elder scrolls are hidden in the GTA world. Edit: You are not a dolt you dolt, you’re just misguided.
As Always with your conversations, I feel soaked in the presence of God. I love the symbol of the chair at the end for bottom on the chair, feet on the floor😊
Hi John and Phil. Wonderful as always! I so need to come to Bakewell to meet you.. I have a very stressful job, this helps me so so much to find peace and support me to put things into perspective xx
You two are doing a wonderful job of trying to help the rest of us to connect with something that is intangible. I love these videos. God bless you both. I look forward to seeing you again.
Somebody has commented that common sense these days is (unfortunately)not that common. I see John as a modern day Alan Watts. I'm sure that in years to come more and more people will appreciate his words of wisdom.
Enjoyable but a different feel to the first. I loved the interactive meditation that John did throughout the first and end of second part of this guide. I liked the quiet approach to John's voice in those moments.
Blessed be John! So delighted to meet you here on youtube. Your explanations of this grounding part of meditation is so clear, so skillfully told that it makes it so easy to follow. Everything you're saying feels has a solid fundamental +experiential knowledge and you have a gift so remarkably tell about it and keep it grounding. This ability is rear nowadays. I also enjoy you British English, I enjoy the true knowledge of this language. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
I'm sad that someone who's never met you - and whom, in turn, you only know from your computer screen - has, deliberately or not, eroded your self-confidence to the point where you think you need to revamp your entire life and personality. If your flaws are, in fact, as serious as you imagine they are, then I'd hope you'd have had the good and universal, innate common sense to address them without needing to be prompted by an internet guru. But I'm sure they're not, so don't do battle with yourself; it's not a sin to read, watch telly, or have friends.
Loved every part of this. Will be watching again to take notes. I'll be ordering your books soon! The lens of love really speaks volumes, and I love it. Fan service aside. God bless you both more so than he has before. I'm grateful for what you both do.
I watched part 1 when I was going to bed, but I remember I had no idea where time went. I watched it for a few minutes and next I knew I was awake for a moment seeing the video had finished... I have absolutely no idea how much time had passed since the video ended
......and finishing up with my comment as you finished up with your summary, John, yes I know what you mean about our "invisible friend"....that was a great summary of this video.....I will continue in this quest because it is never too late!!!
Thanks for doing these video clips... just wanted to share my mantra I created for myself... while I breathe in through the nose I have this thought 'stay positive' and while exhaling through the mouth I have this thought 'have trust'
The ancient practice of the Eastern Orthodox Church, to say repeatedly the Jesus Prayer, works better than a mantra. Taking a short scripture and repeating on beads and throughout the day, sometimes saying each word with thought anout its meaning, will accomplish multiple and better benefits. Simplicity of focus on a truth transforms.
Hi, I'm really enjoying these Video's, they have helped me tremendously! I think you should both have your own TV show, without a doubt! (I do, however find it frustrating at times to hear John, as he is so quietly spoken sometimes and the sound seems to be muffled, with too much bass) Thanks so much for your words of wisdom!
Don't forget music. Music that speaks to you is amazing at keeping the mind from wandering. The key is to have music end at certain point and just stay immersed in silence.
So would I MarV! All my fault on this one I'm afraid - new venue, new setup and I didn't get the audio settings right at all. Took me ages to edit as well. Phil
I'd love a vid 3 hours long...plop the headphones on and float away. It is strange but even if I fell asleep part of my brain can still listen if I ask it to before I close my eyes.
I can't sit still for long without my mind wondering off.. I have to be doing something or working towards to accomplishing something if you will. Take walking for an example. For me the *purpose* of walking is to exercise, and working towards an end goal which would be to loose weight or whatever. For me that is meditation because my mind is concentrating on something that I know has a purpose and will help me in the long run. To me sitting down observing ones surroundings is important and does build a persons concentration skills
It also helps you take in consideration of others and those around you aswell.. to study a persons facial and body expressions to try to understand how they feel without literally reading their minds and then to take proper action. Or another example I suppose would be a missionary going to other countries and observing the way other people live and weather or not they have adequate living conditions and proper clothing and food. That comes from that same meditation.. you have to be aware of your surroundings and those around you and sometimes go as far as to live the way they do and walking a mile in their metaphorical shoes to understand them and learn based on your observations how to eventually help them.
While sitting and observing your surroundings is good you have to apply it to something larger and important whether that's all at once or gradually over time is what I believe I'm trying to get at.
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Hi Phil, no problem, you do a fantastic job bringing Johns wisdom to the world. Love the videos from the church, but would listen to you and John even if you broadcast from a Bus Stop. Keep up the good work Cheers
I felt a epic connection between us today because of faith although I’m differently opposite opinionated sometimes but within without understanding sth to wonder at the graceful wisdom of Christ is because Im treading him in Sin and i need deliverance to Christ Jesus Hallelujah I don’t think there are Galaxies 🌌 you think 💭 was a special day we had I appreciate your help in my mind
That's like Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomonolgy of Perception. (It may be the most essential book of serious philosophy of the 20th century, all things considered. Of course, it'd be recommended to expand outside of it. As it would always be. John Rawls, Thomas S. Kuhn, Wittgenstein, [Schopenhauer], Kant, all classics etc... Give Plato's Apology a shot, it's short, and Meno. They're pretty good for introduction to the whole schtick of it. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics may be better for introduction than his difficult "Metaphysics".)
Love your videos absolutely love them but just a question or observation per say... Why does your audio sound different from the other videos. Like it doesn't sound as clear. Just wondering. Sorry if i sound ungrateful, that is definitely not my intention.
My friend..I assume to call you.. you have given me such solace and love in my heart. I am a cynical person. I believe this is because of my education, initial privilege in life and my awareness of the world … I ask you with great humility…how do I release this grip of uncertainty and anger
Finally it all makes sense to me. The body cannot still the body. The feet on the ground stills the body. The mind cannot still the mind. The heart stills the mind. Once the body and the mind are still, the turbulent clouds of the monkey mind are moved away, the inner spirit is now open to the blue sky of higher awareness above the clouds. Now the radiant sunshine of God's love can be received into the openness of the empty cup resting on the stableness of the ground below. Beautiful.
Amen 🙏
Well said
I am not religious in any way, however I've been loving all of these videos and the advice given in them.
Loved you in Crouching Dragon Hidden Kitty
Jackie Chan I’m so happy that you love these videos and I do love them so much as well. You don’t need to be religious to enjoy them because what they convey is beyond any religion and it is universal to everyone. This also shows how much the church ( any church ) has missed not being able to pass these simple truths to the humanity. Spiritual development and progress has nothing to do with being part of any organised religion. Love and Light to you ❤️
Jackie Chan Christianity isn’t just about religion. Im not a religious man either, but there is most definitely a lot of ethical and advice based information on how to lead our lives in the works
@@kateb6866 Spot on Kate B agree 100%
Feel this is at the right time for me. Feels like coming home. Thank you John.
Yes, it does for me too. Since I was 13 I've been returning Home...it's been fascinating filled with deep diving into presence and at times very challenging, difficult for the body Journey.
One day, just when the Zen-master was about to commence his teaching, a bird started singing. The master and his pupils listened for quite a while until the bird finished his beautiful song. Then the master said: This concludes the teaching for today - and left.
The secret of meditation is attention. Anything that points your attention away from the active mind will do fine. Listen to a bird, the ticking of a clock, the sound of your breath, the silence between two thoughts. The inner Self (which is the One) will start shining through immediately. Then just rest in the light of that shining and do everything that you must do from that perspective. You can meditate all day without effort like this. You don't even need a chair.
Tell me more. Please.
@@OSKARSY11 What could I possibly ad to this? The answer is not in the telling or speaking, but in the stillness. So you could ask yourself: "To whom is this question for more information arising?" (to me) "Who am I" ? Follow this thought back to the source. It is the One. Rest there. And do this to every mind activity that arises. This is the most basic advaita vedanta teaching available. It is the most simple, the easiest and the most difficult (to the mind). For restless minds that can't follow, there is meditation or yoga. But stillness is the most direct teaching. If you can do this, you need nothing more. It's from the Indian sage Ramana Maharshi. John Godman has many good books and youtube video's about him. A living sage that also teaches this in an available form, would be Mooji. Or Eckhart Tolle. Or Rupert Spira. And of course John Butler. His method is meditation, but as all great sages, he points to stillness.
@@paulmetdebbie447 dude walk me through step by step how to meditate, thats all i want, i want stillnesd but i need you to tell me what to really do because if I master this... my oh my
@@paulmetdebbie447 please reply please
Paul met Debbie Exactly, meditation is listening to God.
Well this was an unexpected treat, I'll probably end up watching this 20 times! Thank you so much John and Phil for the amazing videos, they've helped me so much with finding peace within myself
thumbs up to John and Phil and the help these videos give, on many levels.
Si bila gallahajen
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The invisible friend. Thats very comforting John thank you. I will practice what you have taught in these two beautiful videos. Thank you both for your kindness. .
Thank you so much.
For me The Invisible Friend is the most comforting, most helpful thought ever. For me personally it is the Holy Spirit whom I feel present in my meditations (on the occasions when I manage to really quiet my mind and focus which as you might imagine is not always the case ;-)
He is the voice of a timeless, simple & natural wisdom which speaks to the 'part' of me that feels more real and true than the alienated construct of 'me' that conforms to the unreal ways of unconscious humanity. These videos are very precious.
Simply wonderful...what a pure blessing it is, to witness the kind, loving, gentle and warm wisdom of someone with a lifetime of learning. Grateful beyond words John and Phil ❤
John Butler is a modern day Brother Lawrence ( The Practice of the Presence of God) Love you guys! Evoking God's blessings upon you all
Thank you, Crystal. Brother Lawrence's 'Practice' was my very first spiritual book. It's still beside me, in the book case.
Since early childhood, I have been a "seeker". I suffered from psychosomatic disorders such as stuttering and had my body full of eczema, was a social wreck. At an early adulthood, I realized that I was responsible for my health. Meditation became an important tool for me to help myself. Today (50 years later) I am completely healthy for ten years and I have found the "answers" that have been important to me in breaking many physical blockages which in turn led to breaking mental barriers. Something that has been a strong guiding star for me is that if you just do things with your heart, it makes sense, even if you can't see it from the beginning. Just be true to yourself, listen inward and trust the inner voice, be open to God for wanting His part in your development.
Many thanks for sharing this lovely experience - clearly you have followed your heart and it has made all the difference to your well-being - and so it well for us also. The practice of meditation of course helps enormously. Phil
I can barely describe how my face lit up on seeing this video appear in my subscriptions!!
Wow, I like the change of venue. Never give up on All Saints, but this is a nice change. Thank you, gentlemen!
so beautiful ! I would love to come to that church one day, but i live all the way in ausralia! I can feel the peace and stillness emananting from that church and from john
"When the student is ready a teacher will appear" - Me thinking "oh, i wonder who might play that role in my li-WAIT A MINUTE" i love this man
exactly!!!!! The same thing crossed my mind
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Thank you with all my heart Mr John Butler❤️ discrimination in Spiritual Life is SO IMPORTANT. Discrimination and discernment can make spiritual progress so much more profound...I love you Mr Butler 😊
Beautiful simplicity. The eloquent expression of that which is inexpressible. 💚
Thanks John and Phil for giving us some great wisdom...love these keep making them please...atb Lee
It's just the voice.Plain and simple.The rest is just a placebo.That's why no one else can find what John hasn't found.
A balm to weary wounded souls, keep bringing these videos, they are much needed. Loved the change of venue, well done Phil and John, keep them coming.
Thank you again John and Phil!!
We shouldn’t try to get out of the body. We can’t. As St. Paul said, the body is the temple of the Spirit. We feel Life itself when we pay attention to the Presence that lives in the body.
I feel like a wise old man came back from Aladdin in real life but cleaner, wiser and nicer. And hes hypnotizing me with his presence. Love you and thank you! For this
I LIKE THE IDEA OF OPENING THE HANDS MEDITATING ON THE LET GO, LET GOD...AND TELLING MYSELF DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE MIND....FORGET THE MIND...BUT I HAVE A VERY LONG JOURNEY AHEAD OF ME TO QUIET MYSELF REGULARLY. WHAT I AM MOST FRUSTRATED WITH IS I'M GETTING UP IN YEARS AND FEEL LIKE TIME IS FLEETING AWAY...I WANT THIS SPECIAL QUIETNESS, BUT I HAVE TROUBLE GIVING MYSELF THE QUIET TIME ROUTINELY...TOO MANY DISTRACTIONS......MY OWN FAULT FOR NOT GOING WITH THOSE RHYTHMS OF TO BED EARLY AND GETTING UP EARLY ENOUGH. I HOPE I CAN DISCIPLINE MYSELF BETTER. I DO THANK YOU JOHN AND PHIL FOR SHARING THESE WONDERFUL VIDEOS. WHAT A BLESSING THIS IS TO ME. I'VE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND REALLY LISTENING AND BEGINNING TO PRACTICE THIS STILLNESS AND QUIET.
I feel like John looks deep in to my soul, in a very kind way
*Physical body has left the chat*
Rambunctiounus 06 It does that the moment John speaks. My mind leaves as well. All that is left is spirit.
My feet have been off the ground all week, lost my stillness and then poooof' just like that another new video of yours pops up 😁 thank you John & Phil 💞 love, light & stillness to you both 💞💞 sending Love from the other side of the planet 🇦🇺
This man knows where the elder scrolls are hidden.
@Gary Mcguckin Fortnight? The Elder Scrolls only exist in Euro Truck Simulator you dolt
legendariersgaming Although you bring up a good point, we all know the elder scrolls are hidden in the GTA world.
Edit: You are not a dolt you dolt, you’re just misguided.
And he DEFINITELY knows how to read them
I became the watcher of my thoughts without emotionally reacting to them it’s a beautiful thing
John, watching and listening to you on these videos makes me happy! Phil- thank you for bringing them to us ❤️
Thank you John. You are a blessing to me.
Totally could sit and listen to you John all day! Thank you too Phil 🙏🏻💖
Thanks for your videos. You two are making a great contribution.
As Always with your conversations, I feel soaked in the presence of God. I love the symbol of the chair at the end for bottom on the chair, feet on the floor😊
Hi John and Phil.
Wonderful as always! I so need to come to Bakewell to meet you.. I have a very stressful job, this helps me so so much to find peace and support me to put things into perspective xx
Come!
spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/retreats.html
You two are doing a wonderful job of trying to help the rest of us to connect with something that is intangible. I love these videos. God bless you both. I look forward to seeing you again.
So much practical guidance and wisdom contained in the video. Thankyou both.
Love this very wise man. Keep making these videos John. God bless you xx
Somebody has commented that common sense these days is (unfortunately)not that common. I see John as a modern day Alan Watts. I'm sure that in years to come more and more people will appreciate his words of wisdom.
Phil you have no idea how many people these videos reach...stunning
World Walker view count 👍
I am always excited when I see notifications from you - John and Phil. Once again, a great video. A big thank you, all the way from New Zealand 😊😊
Enjoyable but a different feel to the first. I loved the interactive meditation that John did throughout the first and end of second part of this guide. I liked the quiet approach to John's voice in those moments.
Blessed be John! So delighted to meet you here on youtube. Your explanations of this grounding part of meditation is so clear, so skillfully told that it makes it so easy to follow. Everything you're saying feels has a solid fundamental +experiential knowledge and you have a gift so remarkably tell about it and keep it grounding. This ability is rear nowadays. I also enjoy you British English, I enjoy the true knowledge of this language. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
john, you're the man. much love and respect from Durham North Carolina. USA
Great questions. Great answers. Wonderful genuineness from both of you. Blessings and love to you.
I smiled all the way through this video. Thank you John butler for that. 🙂
John is a true inspiration
I'm sad to learn about the amount of purging i need but at the same time i am grateful upon this realization. The teacher has appeared.
I'm sad that someone who's never met you - and whom, in turn, you only know from your computer screen - has, deliberately or not, eroded your self-confidence to the point where you think you need to revamp your entire life and personality. If your flaws are, in fact, as serious as you imagine they are, then I'd hope you'd have had the good and universal, innate common sense to address them without needing to be prompted by an internet guru. But I'm sure they're not, so don't do battle with yourself; it's not a sin to read, watch telly, or have friends.
I need as many of these as possible. Thank you John
Happy to see you again!
Wow absolute gold..stillness is always here.. love this man
The last 5 minutes are gold. Wisdom filled.
Thank you! I always enjoy watching these videos.
Loved every part of this. Will be watching again to take notes. I'll be ordering your books soon! The lens of love really speaks volumes, and I love it. Fan service aside. God bless you both more so than he has before. I'm grateful for what you both do.
Gosh I love John so much. I wish I could meet him
You can. Come to Bakewell. You can register interest here - spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/retreats.html. Phil
Thank you :) the simple guidance of watching usual thoughts, food, environment, etc, has been very helpful and grounding
I watched part 1 when I was going to bed, but I remember I had no idea where time went. I watched it for a few minutes and next I knew I was awake for a moment seeing the video had finished... I have absolutely no idea how much time had passed since the video ended
......and finishing up with my comment as you finished up with your summary, John, yes I know what you mean about our "invisible friend"....that was a great summary of this video.....I will continue in this quest because it is never too late!!!
Thank you mr Butler. May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be with you. One-derful instructions. 😇🤩😊
This is really the essence. Pure simplicity and opposite to the complex mentality of our culture. Isn't it simple :-)
Thank-you John and Phil.
Thank you John & Phil for another great video & audio too! 🙏
Thanks for doing these video clips... just wanted to share my mantra I created for myself... while I breathe in through the nose I have this thought 'stay positive' and while exhaling through the mouth I have this thought 'have trust'
The ancient practice of the Eastern Orthodox Church, to say repeatedly the Jesus Prayer, works better than a mantra. Taking a short scripture and repeating on beads and throughout the day, sometimes saying each word with thought anout its meaning, will accomplish multiple and better benefits. Simplicity of focus on a truth transforms.
Very good video. Good work! This helps so many people.
Hi, I'm really enjoying these Video's, they have helped me tremendously! I think you should both have your own TV show, without a doubt! (I do, however find it frustrating at times to hear John, as he is so quietly spoken sometimes and the sound seems to be muffled, with too much bass) Thanks so much for your words of wisdom!
Excellent videos by John and the team. Hope to visit All Saints sometime when John is there.
Great work
Such a lovely calming video.
Beautiful souls! The both of you!
Thanks Mr. Butler.
Thank you again John.
Don't forget music. Music that speaks to you is amazing at keeping the mind from wandering. The key is to have music end at certain point and just stay immersed in silence.
What a thoroughly pleasant gentleman
WOW that was a beautiful feeling when you said something & looked deep into the camera.
Thank you for all
If a glass of warm milk and honey had a voice it would sound just like John Butler.
A very relaxing watch.
This is gold, Thank You🙏🏼
A new video from John...all is well :)
Please improve sound quality. He's worth it!
Steven - you're quite right. In a new venue/setup I got the audio wrong and struggled with the edit. The next ones are much better audio quality. Phil
Thank you Both
I would really love a better mic quality in these videos =( otherwise great!
So would I MarV! All my fault on this one I'm afraid - new venue, new setup and I didn't get the audio settings right at all. Took me ages to edit as well. Phil
PS - the audio on the videos after this are much better - promise.
18:20 Peekaboo! Phil's chuckle is also infectious.
Love the message. Love brother John...fire the sound guy :-)
I'd love a vid 3 hours long...plop the headphones on and float away. It is strange but even if I fell asleep part of my brain can still listen if I ask it to before I close my eyes.
I can't sit still for long without my mind wondering off.. I have to be doing something or working towards to accomplishing something if you will. Take walking for an example. For me the *purpose* of walking is to exercise, and working towards an end goal which would be to loose weight or whatever. For me that is meditation because my mind is concentrating on something that I know has a purpose and will help me in the long run. To me sitting down observing ones surroundings is important and does build a persons concentration skills
It also helps you take in consideration of others and those around you aswell.. to study a persons facial and body expressions to try to understand how they feel without literally reading their minds and then to take proper action. Or another example I suppose would be a missionary going to other countries and observing the way other people live and weather or not they have adequate living conditions and proper clothing and food. That comes from that same meditation.. you have to be aware of your surroundings and those around you and sometimes go as far as to live the way they do and walking a mile in their metaphorical shoes to understand them and learn based on your observations how to eventually help them.
While sitting and observing your surroundings is good you have to apply it to something larger and important whether that's all at once or gradually over time is what I believe I'm trying to get at.
Thanks again for the peace and wisdom you bring. Simple down to earth and poignant.
Still prefer the church setting however
Love and Peace
Thanks Anthony. The church was full of Christmas trees! So we recorded in John's flat and I did a poor job of the audio on this one. :-( Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Hi Phil, no problem, you do a fantastic job bringing Johns wisdom to the world.
Love the videos from the church, but would listen to you and John even if you broadcast from a Bus Stop.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
Thank you.
❤️ that was / is a meditation in itself 🍀
Have you ever seen the movie Being There ? It's all I can think of when I hear the farming reference over and over. Farming instead of gardening.
Was wondering if you had any FREE to watch meditaions?? I cant watch any of these with out the membership fee..Thank you for you wisdom and love!!💜🤗
I felt a epic connection between us today because of faith although I’m differently opposite opinionated sometimes but within without understanding sth to wonder at the graceful wisdom of Christ is because Im treading him in Sin and i need deliverance to Christ Jesus Hallelujah I don’t think there are Galaxies 🌌 you think 💭 was a special day we had I appreciate your help in my mind
So much wisdom
This man is a genius.
I like Phil's sweater.
was waiting for this
Is that a phone with a cord hanging on the wall? What an antique!
can you do a video on "the zone" in sports and other activities, and what you think it is?
That's like Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomonolgy of Perception. (It may be the most essential book of serious philosophy of the 20th century, all things considered. Of course, it'd be recommended to expand outside of it. As it would always be. John Rawls, Thomas S. Kuhn, Wittgenstein, [Schopenhauer], Kant, all classics etc... Give Plato's Apology a shot, it's short, and Meno. They're pretty good for introduction to the whole schtick of it. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics may be better for introduction than his difficult "Metaphysics".)
"Be silent and listen"
Love your videos absolutely love them but just a question or observation per say... Why does your audio sound different from the other videos. Like it doesn't sound as clear. Just wondering. Sorry if i sound ungrateful, that is definitely not my intention.
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My friend..I assume to call you.. you have given me such solace and love in my heart. I am a cynical person. I believe this is because of my education, initial privilege in life and my awareness of the world … I ask you with great humility…how do I release this grip of uncertainty and anger
Michael - first, you write of love, then anger - two sides of the same coin. With humility, the better will prevail.