'Feet on the ground' 'Bottom on the chair' 'To make whole, be whole' 'Don't fence me in' (Jesus) I am with you always'. If I take but anything away from John, it would be that. I started listening to him for five years now at first as ASMR but now through his words. I am more calm and aware than ever. Thank you John & Phil for coming into my life.
@@SpiritualUnfoldment yes, thank you for the meticulous production work, Phil. I listen with earbuds to avoid disturbing others. The sudden loud sounds are painful and startling.
I just came across this, but I adore it, and I'm not even christian- but I love how you say "Jesus is bigger than the church", it really makes me feel safe listening about genuine christian teachings ^^ ❤️
John Butler was able to explain to me simple wisdom in the timespan of an hour long video, in which I had been searching for years and years and years on end. I am forever in gratitude.
I have never, ever heard a voice that is as ASMR friendly as John's. I discovered him through looking for ASMR sounds to relax too, but have really enjoyed hearing what he has to say about life and religion. Its amazing how you can hear what's being spoken and not just hear spoken words. John is an amazing human...… God bless you John and Thank you....
I’m very grateful for all these videos, would just like to point out that many people use ASMR to get to sleep, and the volume of the music at the end of video will probably wake people up. I like to listen to John to help get to sleep when I’m anxious, so falling asleep while listening doesn’t take away from the importance of his message, rather it gives me perspective and more calm so I can sleep. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you John- I work as a teacher and after the difficulties of this pandemic- I find it hard to relax- your videos are a blessing. Again thank you from my whole heart x
This is great! Very wise words from John. I love listening to him speak because his words not only calm me but bring clarity to my mind. Or should I say, listening to John makes me present :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts on meditation because there are so many different ways to meditate that it becomes very confusing. John's explanation is simple and easy to follow, just the way I like it.
He makes my day fantastic! He calm me down and make me silent after a hard working day full of stress, noise and anger...thank you so much, Sir John Butler!
So sweet to hear your observations. This imagining the floor on the walls and on the earth, expanding deeper into the earth, is so reassuring. Literally grounding😚❤
John (and Phil), thanks for the time you take to make these videos. It is so easy to get caught up in the "modern" world, but John shows it is very easy to be present and fully aware. I hope peace and good health are with you.
I am so grateful for this channel and the nurturing it offers. Thank you John for being true to your life’s work and its expression. ❤️ from Phoenix, Az
Thank you John for re-minding us. It's all so simple, the way you put it! I've had what I'd call a couple of "spiritual experiences" in my life, however apart from a few good books over the years I've never really learnt a lot about the subject of which you speak. 12 months ago I lost my mum and only since then through watching people like yourself and Eckhart Tolle do I learn how simple it all is. Most of the time I "forget" to be present and aware, but when I do re-member, everything becomes nice, even if just for a moment. You make it so clear that all this is so simple. Thank You. 🙏
I'm sorry to hear your mother has passed. May her memory be a blessing. How wonderful you found "feet on the ground" and John and Phil, when you needed them.
This man is going to live forever. He has the Holy Spirit moving within him. Makes me so joyful for him. And also the fact that this is real. You just feel it watching this video. We are made in gods likeness. Our eyes, our ears. Everything we need, we already have. We have the lord Jesus. We have god. So lovely to just….. be.
Thank you so much for being so considerate as to edit your videos for our pleasure. It's very much appreciated. Again, thank you! Much love from Sweden.
This to me is his best video. When he said Jesus said I will be all in all things my spirit woke up and love filled my heart ❤ I have a friend my redemption has been paid in full by great sacrifices
Hey john listen to your video with hi definition earbuds i can hear your heart bet brother doesn't bother me at all that's awesome fact. I can actually develop a universal connection with that heartbeat its human man when u go quiet i can hear it just throwing it out there to help us in stillness man feet on the ground bottom on the chair listen and looki look over the comments everybodys positive and at peace great work as a member of many in concious community great work with the real work john god bless.
@@SpiritualUnfoldment not a problem i listen in at the end of everyday my grandmother had this kind of philosophy i think john me personally i think hes extremely important to the concious community its not all about revolution alxthe time but when it is this time in this day and age jons message for me is a great foundation as the wheels turn feet on the ground when all is said and done and all there is to come god bless
Practise not to practise:-). Allow to Be. Observe love to Be embraced. Experience beyond the thoughts. Allow the river of life to live you. What a mercy. Much blessings to both💗.
John and Phil: These videos have been a guide for me over the past three or so years. Some might say, these are my 'early years' of meditation as mentioned in the video. Thank you kindly for all that you show the world. I hope all is well with everyone. We have not seen too much NEW content in the month of January 2022. Hope to see some new videos soon??? =] - Will
The Secret To Enlightenment There's a reason, why we feel close to others and ourselves, when we cry. Because the tears are our united souls. Crying and sadness unites us all. From the day we are born, we all are able to cry. The only thing that makes us one, are our tears. And the mind, is the only thing that separates us. But we need to learn, how to cry with our minds. That is the characteristic of a cleansed and a pure mind. I hope this word "Anyway", guides you in being able to cry in your mind. You can become everything, that is an obstacle and thus, you can overcome it through "Anyway". Doubts, fears, guilt, pain, suffering, evil inside can be obstacles. "Become it. Overcome it." when you become, what you want to overcome, you overcome, what you want to become. Anyway is the way to become and to overcome anything. Making you able to cry with your mind. Crying is like feeling with it. Same as your soul. You don't get to cry in the soul by exclusive concentration on the heart area, but by actually feeling your crying intention, to which you always have access to. And crying in your body, whenever the tears choose to come. Not forced but accepted. And the fact that we all can cry, is the fact, that there is goodness in everyone. Even the most evil ones, possess sadness and are able to cry. And therefore we are all linked to God. From the tear, everything is born in us. And I cry every moment, because I realized, that it is pure goodness and Godhood in an individual. Water is pure goodness. And when we die, we die a deathless death. Because water, the source of life and our being cannot die, as long as we are able to cry. This is actually the secret to enlightenment, which should not be passed on. But when you understand, that you and me are same in our united tears and souls, this secret is no secret. But that is the point in which it is a secret. Not everyone knows that we are one like water and that we are it. And that we contain everything in the universe. To end this, I quote the movie V For Vendetta: "God is in the rain.".
I think John has demonstrated better than anyone else that it really doesn't matter exactly what you call your spiritual beliefs as much as just practicing them. That it all entales the same thing - detachment. Sin, karma, duality, what goes around comes around - all different names for the same thing, and that is how we feed the never ending cycle of that which is non-consistent, that which expires and ends, or as John says "comes to pass". The mantra of science is math. Mathematics is the be-all end-all. Regardless if we talk about energy, matter, thought, action... math is always the basic factor. The universe is one big equation, and what do all equations have in common? They need to reach zero. This is where spiritual teachers like John come in, because no matter where they originate, they relay the same often forgotten message - the only way to actually reach zero, is to remove yourself from said equation. Thank you John. Thank you for reminding me.
He speaks the words of the Lord, I can feel it, I can sense it. It makes one wonder, what is the purpose of mankind. Why do we take so much from the world, when most of what we take is not needed. Is it to make us feel successful in our own minds my Dear Lord?
"because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen." Rom 1:25
I would like to observe that it seems many of the long pauses that occur when John speaks appear to have been edited out. To me that is detrimental. Those pauses are not a waste of time that must be gotten past to get back to the spoken words, and thus to be dispensed with. They are an integral part of what John is communicating. Some of the most profound moments in his talks take place during and through those silences. I would like to see them remain and not be edited out.
I completely agree. The pauses are him coming back to the present. He likes to come back to the present every now and then as so it shan't be forgotten and lost to the whims of the day!
This morning we had our first "Blackcap" feeding at the sunflower seeds in the garden. A family of Goldfinches followed, and a long tailed tit. Instinctively, Common sense prevailed 😉❤ xxx
You caught that, too? Thank God for "go-to" phrases. Without them, he's got nothing. He spins those googly eyes, as if he's wondering whether or not his audience is actually buying into that gibberish. Notice how the interviewer sometimes jumps in, to decipher a profound thought? Lazy, slurred speech, half of which doesn't make sense, trying too hard to be clever. And that God-awful lip smacking.... you'd swear he was slurping on a giant lollipop. Despite what I've said... I don't hate the guy. Just find him to be pretentious, and using religion to make money. Spiritual unfoldment? C'mon man. Better off going to church, instead of wasting your life... meditating about "how to waste your life... thinking". Don't forget to buy his book.
I only wish John could live forever but his words and lessons will live on always. his tombstone will read "Feet IN the ground" while we all are practicing feet on the ground
John should be the official green cross code guy for kids videos- "Stop! Look. Listen. Feet on the ground. Walk across at the green man." Cycling proficiency for kids- "Feet on the ground, bottom on the seat. Look, listen."
I’ve been curious as to in what context John’s grandfather would tell him “feet on the ground”? Does a tendency for spirituality run in the family or was it referring to something more practical?
This term is generally used to mean don't get carried away. A basic example would be if someone was to become famous or successful, a parent or elder may say "keep your feet on the ground", reminding you not to get carried away or take things too far. I don't think spirituality ran in his family. His dad used to refer to his spirituality as 'mystical nonsense'. The ecclesiastical teachings John was exposed to were institutionalised I.e. compulsory Chapel and scripture lessons at school.
I can never get my feet on the ground. or feel their stillness, because they are not there neurologically anymore. Do you by chance have another method for those who cannot feel their feet?
I will never forget that he grabbed my hand with his videos and pulled me out of depression :)
'Feet on the ground'
'Bottom on the chair'
'To make whole, be whole'
'Don't fence me in'
(Jesus) I am with you always'.
If I take but anything away from John, it would be that. I started listening to him for five years now at first as ASMR but now through his words. I am more calm and aware than ever. Thank you John & Phil for coming into my life.
@RJ...excellent comment. Thanks!
That's great to hear RJ - thanks for sharing. Phil
Brilliant comment.
I started about 11 months ago
Also, "The less of me, the more of God". I quite like that one.
I appreciate the extra attention spent to make it asmr friendly. I find it much easier to concentrate when there aren't any loud noises that pop in.
Glad it worked for you. Would you like more ASMR friendly vids? Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Yes please!! :)
@@SpiritualUnfoldment absolutely
@@SpiritualUnfoldment yes!
@@SpiritualUnfoldment yes, thank you for the meticulous production work, Phil. I listen with earbuds to avoid disturbing others. The sudden loud sounds are painful and startling.
The way he talks about Jesus is so touching
I think in modern days, despite many more luxuries life has become so much more complicated for most people.
Agreed
Incredible I hope to meet this man one day
This message is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Whenever John speaks of Christ I recognize he has a relationship and bond with Him. Wonderful.
Thank you Mr. Butler
“I am humbly grateful to be able to share what I love” (at 27.25).
We are humbly grateful to receive it.
Thank you John. Thank you Phil.
Thanks Anita - appreciated. Phil
I was born and grew up in Scunthorpe. I now live in California. Thanks for the guidance toward common sense, it brings me home. Cheers!
Ha, California is sorely lacking common sense these days :)
Bet that was a jump and a half mate! 🤣
What?! Is there NO common sense in California?! Phil
I'm very sorry to hear that you had to grow up in scunthorpe
I mean... Could be worse, could be from Grimsby.
I just came across this, but I adore it, and I'm not even christian- but I love how you say "Jesus is bigger than the church", it really makes me feel safe listening about genuine christian teachings ^^ ❤️
John Butler was able to explain to me simple wisdom in the timespan of an hour long video, in which I had been searching for years and years and years on end. I am forever in gratitude.
Result! Phil
I have never, ever heard a voice that is as ASMR friendly as John's. I discovered him through looking for ASMR sounds to relax too, but have really enjoyed hearing what he has to say about life and religion. Its amazing how you can hear what's being spoken and not just hear spoken words. John is an amazing human...… God bless you John and Thank you....
I just absolutely love John Butler. May God bless his health and keep him happy doing what he loves. We are so lucky to have him.
Best ASMR video. The voice, the mic settings, the meaning, the simplicity, the message
Sorry to comment twice, but isn't this video just absolutely beautiful?❤❤❤❤....once again John has reduced me to tears xxxx
Always worth hearing again 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it, Trude. Part 2 is on the way. :-) Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment ....will look forward to that so much. Thank you for responding Phil. Really kind of you xxx
I’m very grateful for all these videos, would just like to point out that many people use ASMR to get to sleep, and the volume of the music at the end of video will probably wake people up.
I like to listen to John to help get to sleep when I’m anxious, so falling asleep while listening doesn’t take away from the importance of his message, rather it gives me perspective and more calm so I can sleep.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you John - thank you Phil! 🤗🌻⭐️
This is one of John's talks that I return to often. It is like scripture. I listen to it while I do my morning meditation. Thank you, John.
How nice to see another video. Even nicer to see people outside, close to each other and not wearing masks.
Not wearing a mask is the least Christian thing you can do.
John has given me so much love his beautiful voice and words
Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead of me, my angels are already there 🕯🙏🕯
I found this deeply comforting and reassuring after a long emotional day. Thanks John…
This honestly puts me at peace! We are blessed to have you John
Thank you John- I work as a teacher and after the difficulties of this pandemic- I find it hard to relax- your videos are a blessing. Again thank you from my whole heart x
Listening to this man speak is relaxing, informative and spiritually fulfilling. May God bless you Mr. Butler.
Incroyablement vivifiant. Merci! 🙏🌼
😊 "You can say his name, He won't hurt you... "😊
I really needed this tonight, thank you for making such comforting videos
This is great! Very wise words from John. I love listening to him speak because his words not only calm me but bring clarity to my mind. Or should I say, listening to John makes me present :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts on meditation because there are so many different ways to meditate that it becomes very confusing. John's explanation is simple and easy to follow, just the way I like it.
Glad it's helpful, Ryan. Phil
He makes my day fantastic! He calm me down and make me silent after a hard working day full of stress, noise and anger...thank you so much, Sir John Butler!
Thank you. So Comforting.
So sweet to hear your observations. This imagining the floor on the walls and on the earth, expanding deeper into the earth, is so reassuring. Literally grounding😚❤
John (and Phil), thanks for the time you take to make these videos. It is so easy to get caught up in the "modern" world, but John shows it is very easy to be present and fully aware. I hope peace and good health are with you.
Thank you Edward. Phil
Absolutely blissful john
Another wonderful meditation. Thank you, John Butler!
When we are present , no doubt , no questions : thank you John , *Presence of God . Common sense
Mary Canada 🍁
I’m listening again October 1, 2024. Thank you, John and Phil.
I love this man, he’s so wise, so friendly and above all a great teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Ah, im going to enjoy this one. Most relaxing voice on the internet. Cheers john.
I am so grateful for this channel and the nurturing it offers. Thank you John for being true to your life’s work and its expression.
❤️ from Phoenix, Az
Muchas gracias F4L. Phil
Thank you John for re-minding us. It's all so simple, the way you put it! I've had what I'd call a couple of "spiritual experiences" in my life, however apart from a few good books over the years I've never really learnt a lot about the subject of which you speak. 12 months ago I lost my mum and only since then through watching people like yourself and Eckhart Tolle do I learn how simple it all is. Most of the time I "forget" to be present and aware, but when I do re-member, everything becomes nice, even if just for a moment. You make it so clear that all this is so simple. Thank You. 🙏
I'm sorry to hear your mother has passed. May her memory be a blessing. How wonderful you found "feet on the ground" and John and Phil, when you needed them.
@@k8eekatt Thank You 🙏
Thank you for taking the time to impart your wisdom, and share your wonder with us
This man is going to live forever. He has the Holy Spirit moving within him. Makes me so joyful for him. And also the fact that this is real. You just feel it watching this video. We are made in gods likeness. Our eyes, our ears. Everything we need, we already have. We have the lord Jesus. We have god. So lovely to just….. be.
Thank you, John.
I do not believe in god, or Jesus, but your words make much sense John, and offer true comfort. I applaud you
John you are a gift! Thank you for your many years of wisdom and insight!!!
Thank you so much for being so considerate as to edit your videos for our pleasure. It's very much appreciated. Again, thank you!
Much love from Sweden.
I’ve seen another hour long great video by this gentleman and it’s so peaceful 💯
A lovely relaxing voice and such a wise, well travelled gentleman. He can confuse me occasionally but he knows his stuff x
Cheers again, Mr. John Butler, otherwise known as "Mr. Nothing." :)
Feet on the ground.
His voice is soo peaceful
Appreciate this video John, so much wisdom
This to me is his best video. When he said Jesus said I will be all in all things my spirit woke up and love filled my heart ❤ I have a friend my redemption has been paid in full by great sacrifices
Live in the present and you see the need of the present and you’ll behave appropriately ♥️TRUST ♥️
I appreciate this video and the man for existing. So calming. I need more.
Hey john listen to your video with hi definition earbuds i can hear your heart bet brother doesn't bother me at all that's awesome fact. I can actually develop a universal connection with that heartbeat its human man when u go quiet i can hear it just throwing it out there to help us in stillness man feet on the ground bottom on the chair listen and looki look over the comments everybodys positive and at peace great work as a member of many in concious community great work with the real work john god bless.
Thanks - good to hear. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment not a problem i listen in at the end of everyday my grandmother had this kind of philosophy i think john me personally i think hes extremely important to the concious community its not all about revolution alxthe time but when it is this time in this day and age jons message for me is a great foundation as the wheels turn feet on the ground when all is said and done and all there is to come god bless
I hope I get this wise in my faith as John
Absolutely perfect but the music at the end of the video wakes me up instantly 🥺
Teaching the word of god while being a good content creator or the best ASMR friendly Creator
ingilizce bilmiyorum ve ne anlattığı hakkında en ufak bir fikrim yok ama her gece onu sesinle uyuyorum .alışkanlık yaptı
Nice ❤
Practise not to practise:-). Allow to Be. Observe love to Be embraced. Experience beyond the thoughts. Allow the river of life to live you. What a mercy. Much blessings to both💗.
John and Phil: These videos have been a guide for me over the past three or so years. Some might say, these are my 'early years' of meditation as mentioned in the video. Thank you kindly for all that you show the world. I hope all is well with everyone. We have not seen too much NEW content in the month of January 2022. Hope to see some new videos soon??? =] - Will
Its not asmr friendly because loud music plays at the end completly shattering the sleep i was falling into.
Ah yes - sorry. I was learning then. There is now a sister channel ‘Unintentional ASMR with John Butler’ with no music and no me. Phil
The Secret To Enlightenment
There's a reason, why we feel close to others and ourselves, when we cry. Because the tears are our united souls. Crying and sadness unites us all. From the day we are born, we all are able to cry. The only thing that makes us one, are our tears. And the mind, is the only thing that separates us. But we need to learn, how to cry with our minds. That is the characteristic of a cleansed and a pure mind. I hope this word "Anyway", guides you in being able to cry in your mind. You can become everything, that is an obstacle and thus, you can overcome it through "Anyway". Doubts, fears, guilt, pain, suffering, evil inside can be obstacles. "Become it. Overcome it." when you become, what you want to overcome, you overcome, what you want to become. Anyway is the way to become and to overcome anything. Making you able to cry with your mind. Crying is like feeling with it. Same as your soul. You don't get to cry in the soul by exclusive concentration on the heart area, but by actually feeling your crying intention, to which you always have access to.
And crying in your body, whenever the tears choose to come. Not forced but accepted. And the fact that we all can cry, is the fact, that there is goodness in everyone. Even the most evil ones, possess sadness and are able to cry. And therefore we are all linked to God. From the tear, everything is born in us. And I cry every moment, because I realized, that it is pure goodness and Godhood in an individual. Water is pure goodness. And when we die, we die a deathless death. Because water, the source of life and our being cannot die, as long as we are able to cry. This is actually the secret to enlightenment, which should not be passed on. But when you understand, that you and me are same in our united tears and souls, this secret is no secret. But that is the point in which it is a secret. Not everyone knows that we are one like water and that we are it. And that we contain everything in the universe. To end this, I quote the movie V For Vendetta: "God is in the rain.".
Really appreciate the edits
Ah thanks - I don’t often get appreciated for my edits! Phil
I think John has demonstrated better than anyone else that it really doesn't matter exactly what you call your spiritual beliefs as much as just practicing them. That it all entales the same thing - detachment. Sin, karma, duality, what goes around comes around - all different names for the same thing, and that is how we feed the never ending cycle of that which is non-consistent, that which expires and ends, or as John says "comes to pass".
The mantra of science is math. Mathematics is the be-all end-all. Regardless if we talk about energy, matter, thought, action... math is always the basic factor. The universe is one big equation, and what do all equations have in common? They need to reach zero. This is where spiritual teachers like John come in, because no matter where they originate, they relay the same often forgotten message - the only way to actually reach zero, is to remove yourself from said equation.
Thank you John. Thank you for reminding me.
We must protect this precious man😤
Thank God for this
Indigestion of the mind. We are all guilty of this, I reckon. Blessings, kindly, C.
Thank you
He speaks the words of the Lord, I can feel it, I can sense it. It makes one wonder, what is the purpose of mankind. Why do we take so much from the world, when most of what we take is not needed. Is it to make us feel successful in our own minds my Dear Lord?
Caught up in the dualistic mind, consumerism . I want the root of all suffering
@@donmilo4733 'I don't get what I want' the cause of all suffering as far I,m concerned
Love this guy
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"because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen." Rom 1:25
This is necessary, life feeds on life,feeds on life,feeds on life....
I feel like this man should be the Archbishop of Canterbury
I would like to observe that it seems many of the long pauses that occur when John speaks appear to have been edited out. To me that is detrimental. Those pauses are not a waste of time that must be gotten past to get back to the spoken words, and thus to be dispensed with. They are an integral part of what John is communicating. Some of the most profound moments in his talks take place during and through those silences. I would like to see them remain and not be edited out.
I completely agree. The pauses are him coming back to the present. He likes to come back to the present every now and then as so it shan't be forgotten and lost to the whims of the day!
Such... A... Calming... Voice... 😊
☺️✌🏼😴👍🏼
💕😇💤💕💤💕😴
this fellow is keeeping the sleeping SLEEEPING
This morning we had our first "Blackcap" feeding at the sunflower seeds in the garden. A family of Goldfinches followed, and a long tailed tit. Instinctively, Common sense prevailed 😉❤ xxx
wish there was an asmr david icke this fellows draconian ib its understanding of what this reallity truly is
Didn't finish the point about Jesus because he realised how absurd what he was saying became.
You caught that, too?
Thank God for "go-to" phrases. Without them, he's got nothing. He spins those googly eyes, as if he's wondering whether or not his audience is actually buying into that gibberish. Notice how the interviewer sometimes jumps in, to decipher a profound thought?
Lazy, slurred speech, half of which doesn't make sense, trying too hard to be clever. And that God-awful lip smacking.... you'd swear he was slurping on a giant lollipop.
Despite what I've said... I don't hate the guy. Just find him to be pretentious, and using religion to make money. Spiritual unfoldment? C'mon man. Better off going to church, instead of wasting your life... meditating about "how to waste your life... thinking".
Don't forget to buy his book.
'There's no question...is there?'.....ergh that's a question John.
I only wish John could live forever but his words and lessons will live on always. his tombstone will read "Feet IN the ground" while we all are practicing feet on the ground
He will live forever, spirit never dies only material body does.💗
Thank you 🕯🙏🕯
we are in times of great decption and true ignorance as what it is we TRULY R
Amen
Thanks!
Oh Mia! What a lovely gift - thanks! Phil
Great
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John should be the official green cross code guy for kids videos-
"Stop! Look. Listen. Feet on the ground. Walk across at the green man."
Cycling proficiency for kids- "Feet on the ground, bottom on the seat. Look, listen."
Still waiting for the attack on Isengard.
Your are so wise :)
In a nutshell are brains are just radio receivers! When the batteries die the radio waves continue.
John Issac Butler is currently 124.3 years old.
Just lie to get what you want. Go with the flow. They might be weeding the garden down to bare bones. Lying might be a useful survival tactic.
I’ve been curious as to in what context John’s grandfather would tell him “feet on the ground”? Does a tendency for spirituality run in the family or was it referring to something more practical?
This term is generally used to mean don't get carried away. A basic example would be if someone was to become famous or successful, a parent or elder may say "keep your feet on the ground", reminding you not to get carried away or take things too far.
I don't think spirituality ran in his family. His dad used to refer to his spirituality as 'mystical nonsense'. The ecclesiastical teachings John was exposed to were institutionalised I.e. compulsory Chapel and scripture lessons at school.
I can never get my feet on the ground. or feel their stillness, because they are not there neurologically anymore. Do you by chance have another method for those who cannot feel their feet?
Another thing that helps me is dark backgrounds