Discovering Stillness - the ConsciousTV Interview
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- When John Butler gave his first interview in 2016 for Iain McNay from ConsciousTV he did not imagine where it would lead. Three years later the interview has had 1.7m views on ConsciousTV - • John Butler ‘Discoveri... - and 2.5m views on a 'pirate' channel. To celebrate John's own channel on RUclips reaching 30,000 Subscribers and 4m views we are pleased to present the interview once more with a special introduction by John (with kind permission of Iain McNay at ConsciousTV - conscious.tv/).
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I discovered John through unintentional asmr videos, his voice is very calm and peaceful, love to fall asleep hearing him talk.
Don't get me wrong, I also find something I knew but long forgotten, when I hear him saying all that. I've always been interested in finding and knowing God and John helps me with that.
Thank you, John and Phil!
Traun7771 there are many of us ASMRist that sleep to John but also listen to his words. Welcome !
Literally me. I found it while looking for a new asmr video and it was the clip from this interview. I've become obsessed. I listen to his videos every night to fall asleep
EXACTLY how I discovered him. I literally searched for ‘unintentional ASMR’ and discovered this very interview albeit only the voice recording. Interestingly, I was in Bakewell around 3 months ago and saw who I thought was John cycling through the centre. At that stage I didn’t know he lived there, so in the comments section on one of his videos, I asked if it was him I’d seen. He very kindly replied and confirmed it was him. I will definitely speak to him if I’m lucky enough to see him the next time I’m in Bakewell. He’s a wonderful man and someone I listen to every night.
Atleast some people are honest!
To be perfectly honest, this person could be talking about the specifics of the different types of wallpaper and I would probably still enjoy listening to him speak. But it's lovely that he's also imparting wisdom on top of being a joy to listen to.
John, I've just read "Mystic Beginnings ".....such a privilege! My precious dad passed away six months ago, and I started watching you on utube slightly before dad died. You have been such a comfort to me and it's such a joy and a blessing to have discovered such a wise and wonderful gentleman. Your words whether written, or spoken bring calm and peace. Bless you,and thank you.
Trudie Squires Hello my friend,
My condolences on the loss of your Dad. The videos from John Butler are very soothing for me as well. Such comfort they bring.
Merry Christmas to you, and try to keep your head up and God bless
@@mikestock969 thank you so much, and the same to you. 😊
I dont know who you are but I love you
@@trudesquires1089- Trudie, have you thought that spirit or your father guided you to listen to people who comfort you, he was guiding you before his passing, remember, the physical body cannot transition, it is the soul, the spirit what does, and energies can communicate , he knows of your journey in the physical realm and in time you will sense his love.
he was a quiet man. an artist. a craftsman.
It was the first words from John Butler’s original interview on conscious TV, when he was describing his father.
Very cautious of his surroundings ..
A landscape artist, mostly, at that time...
@@santiagotorres9653 'Conscious' , I think, not 'cautious'!
So he taught me to observe nature...
You are so loved John. You've brought me back to God's grace. Thank you
We thought it would be a fitting way to recognise the contribution the ConsciousTV interview had on first bringing John to the attention of a wider audience - and now, who would have thought - to 30,000 subscribers. Phil
Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler congrats!
I thank conscious TV and Ian for doing the interview that is an awesome interview I really love that interview.
But it's a channel called
Pure unintentional ASMR that got me and alot of other people over to watch John.
Thank you Phil for bringing more of John to us all.
And thank you John for giving us your thoughts and wisdom, in such a way it makes the world a better place while listening to you speak
Thank you all atb Lee
Thank you for a wonderful blessing.
I discovered ConsciousTV as a result of an interest in the Carthusian Order.
I was searching for more information on a film called "Into Great Silence" and found an interview with Miek Pot conducted by Iain's wife, Renate.
The interview with John appeared in the channel and one thing led to another.
We thank you, John, phil and Ian! These videos have helped many of us for years!! :)
That interview was how I first was introduced to John. Thank you John for your gentle spirit and teachings. The world needs more people like you.
Lovely man John Butler, honest about his flaws, his mistakes in life but his spiritual truth shines out of him.
I’m so glad I discovered this channel a year ago. I’m in a very overwhelming part of my life as a growing student; and simply coming home and watching him brings me so much comfort. God bless.
Thank you Phil for capturing John's talks..they are a part of my daily life now..
Much love to you both..my silent friend holding my hand..
A modern mystic! A living treasure. Thank you for sharing his presence and wisdom.
Okay, can I just say that the little intro clip of John riding on his bike is the cutest thing in the world ?
Agreed, but he needs to slow down.
John, I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your words. Through you and your teachings I have recently gone back to church and am beginning to welcome God back into my life. You see life on another level and I thank you for sharing that with us. God bless you and Phil. ❤️
I love you and appreciate you both. This is heavenly and such peace and understanding and clarity. God bless.
This is how I first discovered John.
Me too
RPKVids same
Same!
you deserve 3 million subs
So do you
Unintentional ASMR brought me here, really grateful for his wisdom sharing...
Thank you so much, John. I will never forget the retreat and your presence
I live in Derbyshire! Alfreton to be more specific. I'd love to travel to Bakewell and meet John, he's such a kind soul bless him. I've been to Bakewell many a time and I'm grateful that this wonderful man lives here, he's restored faith back into Derbyshire's community 😊💖
Please come
One day in my life I came upon this very video from ConsciousTV. It is a day I am very thankful for. I was turned on to the channel from that video, and periodically check in to see John's insights into our existence. Today, in this troubling time, this intro has brought me to tears. The love and the light that John brings into this world is a gift, and exactly what I needed right now. Thank you anyone and everyone that is a part of making this possible.
I was never really a religious man, I never truly cared about it until I heard John Butler’s story. For about 8 months I was flat out depressed due to family and personal issues, I felt lost and that my path was a blurred disaster. But once I heard these interviews and listening to his work via videos and books, yes I bought his books at the age of 15. But after doing all of that I truly feel free and meditating made me truly and I really mean truly felt free, Ive never been happier in life and I’ve made about 5x the friends I used to have ever since I discovered John Butler. I’m going t keep this comment short, goodbye y’all have a good one, thank you John Butler.
Hope you are doing better now :)
@@monkemilitia Yeah I have been! I’m currently 17 and life has been challenging recently due to even more personal stuff, but overall I’m taking it ans I’m 100x better then I’ve been in years.
This gentlemans voice is so peaceful and soothing.
The beauty of Enlightenment, even when lowered to our level, shines through John Butler. And I wonder how misterious it all is, that ones such as ourselves can bear witness, even though It is beyond our grasp.
This interviewer is really good - matches John's tone, asks open questions that allow long answers and stays quiet whilst John speaks
Thats the best part.
We all know the Lord works in mysterious ways I am just so thankful he brought John Butler into my life and I'm sure there are thousands of there who feel the same God bless you John Butler you help me find more of myself through the Lord than ever before
Indeed sir
This is the first video I saw of John and have been watching ever since. You deserve so much more recognition.
John is the master of calm, humility and ASMR
John you seem like such a humble genuine person and your message has brought much guidance and light into my life. Thank you so much for your videos. God Bless ⭐️💗🍀✝️
This deserves millions of views. It’s helped me get through so much since I first found John
Over the past few months I have discovered a gentleman by the name of John Butler... My ears, my eyes, and my consciousness has been opened wide and I am deeply listening to his wisdom and his advice..
Sometimes you just have to put everything aside and listen to the gentle voice of an old man full of wisdom and knowledge.
Love you John !!!!
I’m 😍 IN LOVE. John Butler is my favorite human being on earth. Can’t stop marveling..God saved me the best for last..as I’m settling into embodiment of the spirit..I’m so delighted. God bless you to infinity Mr. Butler ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼
He dresses so smartly; handsome man inside and out.✨
Thirsty
S-s-s simp
Hi Phil. Is there any chance of a video done in reverse? I'd like to see John asking the questions for a change and I think I speak for most viewers when I say we'd like to hear a little more about you.
These are the kind of channels that should be more spread across RUclips. Awesome contents and ideas. Congrats John, you deserve it!
This is a great interview. It’s very helpful to hear about spiritual experiences and learn from them. The experience where he outlines being comforted by a ram, when he was going through a difficult time, is similar to an experience another person shared with me. They were going through depression and didn’t know what to do in the moment. Suddenly their cat came over and did a similar comforting gesture with it’s head. These simple moments need to be cherished. And in a way they can be more powerful to the person experiencing them than a great work of art.
Cross species empathy is beautiful
That's very kind of Iain McNay, thank you.
Precious !!!!I listen to this frequently and discover new levels of what you say .
God bless this man. What a delightful person. I pray for his health and happiness
Great to see this video 'come home' to mark its 3-year anniversary. I know I'm one of the many who discovered John through it. There must be loads of us for whom that one little nod, the thoughtful pause then "He was a quiet man...' had us hooked straight away.
Many thanks John for continuing to share your musings, and to Phil for all your efforts that go into recording and broadcasting them. Here's to the next three years!
I love the way you bring people together. The world needs more like you
This man, John Butler, is amazing. There is something that just eminates from him, even through this video recording.
Quiet, comtemplative and meditative Christianity is the way for me. Hope I'm like John when I'm older.
Thanks Nicholas - John would say he has moved from being one of the most unhappy men when he was younger to now being one of the happiest. Same to you! Phil
Fantastic achievement well done both of you for making this channel what it is today. You have helped me and so many others. Congratulations and long may it continue.
John, you are a wonderful wise man. Please continue to make these inspiring videos, merry xmas to you. Love from Lorraine xx
He puts me to bed every night since I've found him, feels like mom reading you bedtime stories till you fall asleep ❤ Love you Mr. Butler
This is really one of your best interviews conscious tv and thank you for introducing me John butler who I have been following on RUclips since then. Lovely lovely man
I’m going through a nasty child costudy case. Where my girlfriend battles her ex for her 15 year old daughter. It drains every single drop of energy out of us everyday. Everytime i try to rest my head this occupies my mind. I’m also an Atheist. But your stories and soothing calmness gets me where i want to be. I got into asmr about two years ago, cause i had trouble sleeping because of my ADHD. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart John Butler. Your views on faith and God is something i actually respect. I’m not always agreeing but i respect every single word that comes out of your mouth. I spend an hour with you every day. I want you to know that. I love you and the day you stop doing this will be a sad day for alot of people. I’m just thankful we can all hold on to these amazing videos and books you created. Lots of love from Norway❤️
This video was the first I ever saw of John. Now I'm fairly certain I've watched every one of the RUclips videos on this channel
I discovered your videos through this one. I love them and listen to each and every one-sometimes multiple times. Thank you John and Phil for all your hard work. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️
I wish he was my grandpa.
In a way, he IS your grandpa. Meet him in silence :)
@@nickelchlorine2753 you must know something I don't.pretty bold of your comment.
Chad's Grandpa: HEY!
Im so glad I saw this video and found John's message. It's good to see it on the main channel
Good lads. Love a bit of Butler peaceful chat. Love how the answer to most q's is 'bottom in the chair and feet on the ground'. If it ain't broke....
this man is a very loving and has such a cheerful soul
I'm fortunate to be living in a spiritual community that subscribes to many of the values that you so willingly share.. I chanced upon you whilst looking for other spiritual material and have been watching your videos on a loop for the last couple of days.. You're a rare and true inspiration John, such a wise and warm soul that's so easy to connect with.. I also meditate morning and evening, find peace in solitary excursions into nature and, interestingly, spend a lot of time talking to the sheep that we share our beautiful island with.. If I had the money I'd love to come to visit you on one of your silent retreats, but alas the life of an island custodian makes travelling far afield quite difficult.. If you're ever in Scotland please contact me, you'd be a very welcome visitor here and it would be my pleasure to accommodate you.. Much love 🙏
Thank you for the Interview!
Thank you John.
Thank you old buddy! With full respect
Best
The stillness has helped my own life and has spawned the beautiful sense of peace and calm. My mind now accepts stillness, it allowed the confidence to paint and when I paint in the now and in the calm.....it’s the most relaxing thing ever. Thank you for spreading the message of peace John
The video that (sort of) started it all! 👍
You’re very welcome John!!! :)
I would love to know who in their right mind gives these videos a thumbs down. John is a treasure and deserves only kindness.
I love him so much. 😭💕💕💕
Yeah that interview (seen on conscious tv channel) made me follow john's own channel
God Bless you Dear John Butler you have such Kind eyes, your a beautiful man🙏
Love John. Love these videos. But I should note: I discovered you specifically through that "pirate" channel!
Thank you thank you John you are amazing you have helped me so much God bless you John 🙏🙏🙏🙏⭐☘
The man we love back!
He showed me how to use toooools, is my favourite Butler quote👍
Thanks be to God indeed and John we all have you to thank for these amazing video's I've been watching since the very first one with Ian.... Love you big guy you're a true legend the king 👑 of relaxation 👍
Congratulations on this milestone, John. Thank you for your videos, and thank you for being such a help to so many. I'm wondering if you have children? Oh, how lucky those children would be to have a father like you. Much love and hugs from across the pond, in Montreal, Canada.
My thoughts this afternoon.
Sadly we have been stuck in this mechanical materialistic view of ourselves and our world for so long that we have forgotten that we came from nature and we are a part of nature.
When we again find the truth and the natural beauty of nature is when we will fine true peace and harmony with our questions, ourselves, and nature itself. When we find nature again we will find the true meaning of life and why we are here.
Have a good day and clear skies everyone and go safely.
Please please please make an audio book John. ♥️
Still so love this. And why I started our whispering ASMR channel. What a star John is!
But John doesn’t whisper at all. Maybe soft spoken, partly
@@Spook2312 Yes. Definitely soft-spoken. Although it does depend on his various videos. Some more than others.
The world needs more John Butlers.
The iconic interview. 👍
He's so Courteous.
I had no idea what meditation was until I listened hap hazardly to John butler while I was listening i transcended on 2 separate occasions I’m 70 never excepted that I fell in love with everything and every one so sad it was only for less than an hour of bliss but I now meditate and find out gods love and it’s beautiful better than Disney ride keeps me looking ever forward and it’s brighter than the moonlight So pure drawing me to want it like a moth to the light Non dememenciional Plane of joy sublime
How lovely to hear that. Phil ❤️
thank u
Thanks for that- I too have experienced the universe and struggle to explain it or find others who “know” as you do. It’s nice to have a brother in awareness!
I've been told for years i looked Russian. I knew I was English from my moms side but my Father never knew his roots.. My Dad was a very sensitive man and cried openly when he was in terrible pain. I too was always told that I wore my heart on my sleeve and my friends could be cold.. I would express that I loved them and the response was oh my gosh , you're so sensitive. Interestingly I thought they'd love hearing that as I know I would've and they eventually said it in later years. My mom nervously laughed when I'd say I loved her as well. Hurts alot 💔
Being Russian is not good, they are prone to worshipping communism and dodgy leaders. Warmongers
This was the video that helped me find jon if you type in youtube the most relaxing voice in the world this video comes up!! And i have not looked back since all my love from Amy in Liverpool
“When Phil showed up a few weeks after that I didn’t even tell him.”
John Butler, a PR man’s nightmare. 😁
Who's Phil?
The guy who normally interviews him. He’s also his sound guy. And Camera guy. And Media guy. Basically Phil is the Everything but John guy.
@@chadmichael1916 Phil's the dude without whom hardly any of this would have happened.
"You go out... you climb the mountain... but then you have to come home again."
No, you get to come home again, a warm pleasure for all of us fortunate to have a home.
I have yet to hear a single wise man give equal value to the temporal as to the immortal.
Every single one, dead or alive, sooner or later proclaims this hierarchy with the eternal on top.
and why wouldn't they? Spirit is perceived as masculine and matter is mater: Mother.
"...then you have to come home again" as though it were a punishment, as though what has
a beginning and an end were something terrible, and the eternal much better!
Thanks Mr Butler but I am moving on.
I could listen to John for hours and hours, such a wonderful human being.
So basically he left his wife and threw away everything he had for another woman. Who undoubtedly wanted nothing to do with him.
53:00 does anyone know to whom John is referring? This teacher, this young man, whom John followed out to San Francisco. I have an inkling John might be referring to Subramuniyaswami.
It’s odd he never says who this teacher was.
Thank God we have John Butler to balance out the rest of the world!! ❤
These talks of John Butler have been such a delightful and blessed discovery! I have been wondering lately what happened his wife after he had to leave her and the farm?
The sparrow from GOTY interviewing home alone snow shovel guy
😆😂🙂
My life got better when I discovered John
John, you have expressed in your many sharings how you had hoped to make a huge difference and change the world you saw. I think your timing is the perfection of God's timing. So glad you did not put a timetable on our Creator!
I'm in no way a believer, but listening to John and his perspectives feels so enlightening. He has such a wisdom about life and a well established inner peace
I love this man!!! thank you so much; you have helped me to be a better person.
You are both fantastic 👍 love your channel 🙂
I’m not religious but John Butler is such an interesting chap. Certainly makes you think. Particularly on how to at least try to put things in to perspective which can be a hard thing to do in some cases. Thank you for these posts!
Is this the same guy from the Led Zeppelin IV cover?
🤣🤣
Ha ha
A true national treasure
My dearest John....a living Christ....❤️
John is a very special man. I enjoy his stories and his observation of the spiritual world. I think he's an old hippie that probably used a bit of psychedelics in his youth....I respect his words,but I can't connect them to any real sense of "guidance" that effects me in my journey.
this man gives me a sense of calm unlike any person I have ever heard speak. Could listen to him talk about paint drying and it would seem profound :)
Great story I play it to go to sleep Make more please
He was a quiet man, an artist
Classic
Watch the hammer!
A craftsman