You can now listen to John on Spotify and other audio platforms. Here is his most popular recording 'Common sense guide to meditation' (1m views) - ffm.to/commonsenseguidetomeditation.
I'm not religious or anything, but this man is very wise and he always thinks before he speaks. His voice is so gentle and soothing and it's almost impossible for anyone to dislike him. If you read this whole thing then i truly thank you for taking the time. Edit: wow 122 likes! Thanks 😄
Did you know Loafy that John doesn't know what question I am going to ask - so his answers are completely spontaneous. "Where did that come from?" he sometimes asks afterwards. To be fair, for this video only he did know what it was about. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Thankyou for replying it means the world to me 😄. I didn't know that this video he knew what he was going to say. But i do always enjoy listening to what he has to say every video. Thanks again.
My First ever meditation John, I was in such turmoil, My Dad passed away my elderly mother in despair I called you my silent friend holding my hand..thank you both John and Phil.. Much love from Ireland ❤
It is not an exaggeration to say this video is a massive comfort to me, and continues to be, during an appalling period of my life. Thank you so much to both of you.
I’ve been wasting time going to psychiatrists and therapies , what I should’ve done is subscribe to this channel. Just stumbled upon it and I can’t get enough. We need more human beings like this wonderful man . Thank you for every single word that came out of your mouth. Not one word wasted, perfect.
Lord Nelson Mc.Billionberg ohh that bullshit. No ,meditation is my forest and my chainsaw. It’s not just about the technique it’s the environment as well. Nothing beats clean mountain air.
There is a nice warm fireplace and hot chocolate waiting for you at Janette's on the third retreat - 19/20/21 November. See - spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/retreats.html Phil
“My dear, you need a bit more than that!” I love this man. His sense of humor, his “common sense” wisdom of feet on the ground. His honesty and humbleness and eloquence. Thank you John for recording these videos. You are a beautiful candle of light in these harrowing times.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, John. I am a young man who struggles a lot with being present, and invading negative thoughts. Thank you for the clarity.
@@GallumA Thanks a lot! I am doing better now 😊✌🏼 I am getting better at bringing myself back to the present moment. I have also taken an indefinite break from alcohol, and have incorporated a few good habits again. Lately I have listened quite a lot to Thich from Plum Village after his death. Thank you for the reminder. How are you?
Who keeps coming back to this one over and over again? I feel like every single word of this is magic and nothing is out of place - it's the perfect John Butler video.
When I was a child my grandmother would have long talks about finding peace in my life. It was one of my favourite things to do. However due to my father's job I had to move away from her, I missed our talks. But a few days ago I found John on UA-cam. I am so happy it has brought me to tears. Thank you, John.
I am not very religious. However tragedy did strike my family 3 times in a little bit over a year now. When I say tragedy, I mean it in the literal sense of the word. I have tried to make sense of the last one of these tragic events, but I could not. It was too overwhelming. I found a little bit of refuge in the little religious beliefs I held. The problem is that I am too rational to be truly religious. Then I discovered John Butler. He is wise beyond anything I have ever experienced. He seems to have reached a point where he is at peace with the entire universe. Listening to John is an absolute delight. He makes even the darkest days a little bit brighter. Even someone like myself can find peace by simply listening to him. I wish someone that is dear to my heart could listen to him. However that person can't. Not because she cannot hear. No, simply because she is in a place where they don't allow computers or radios or TVs or phones to be used. I will try to send her a letter and share with her some of the wisdom John.
Hello Mouka - I am very touched by your words and glad John is a delight in the darkness. John has a poem 'Clouds' which I could send you to pass on to your friend. Is that allowed where she is? Phil
I’m too curious. Is this person in prison? Military? Did she move to a totalitarian state? Is she undercover on an assignment somewhere? Hope she’s well regardless though.
Everybody is living inside their thoughts. Being present is such a wonderful feeling. I can occasionally separate myself from my thoughts and it is the most joyful experience. Eckhart Tolle’s audiobook, the power of now, taught me this. Not on first listening but after the 2nd or 3rd listening
A wise man but he has definitely surpassed many people’s minds and has found peace within himself and life. No one can understand unless you truly have gone and practiced what he has experienced. This is more than asmr and knowledge it’s about the way of life and the practice of separating yourself from your self and your higher self.
Precious teachings of one of the few really enlightened people of today´s world. Every word of him comes out of his PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIVINE. He hasn´t only read about it, he isn´t only believing what he read about it, only repeating what other people say about the divine. He isn´t believing in some image he constructed of the divine - no, John Butler HAS BEEN ONE WITH THE DIVNE as Jesus said: "I and the Father are one". That makes John Butler´s words and his instructions for meditation so precious. I am so grateful that the Holy Spirit has led me here.
Its been a while John since ive listened to this ...My first ever Meditation...I came across you 2 yrs ago shortly after my Dad passed away..Thank you from the bottom of my heart you have helped me and comforted me so much ...My silent friend holding my hand...Thank you too Phil Much love from Ireland ❣❣
"can you learn that from a book?" .... and i opened up this man opened my feelings up so much, i couldn't stop the tears how could i have forgotten about the very basics??? i have missed so much, while it's life itself that i missed!! i used "common sense" enough times in arguments and discussions, so why did i forget about the very first steps of it?? i started to notice that i got some of the feeling back i had as a kid, before i got into an accident, but this one video is my basics from here on once again will i become myself, and no longer lose the basics of "common sense" this man isn't just talking about religion, he's talking about life's very first steps i'm not religious, but i DO admit i forgot about common sense that everyone should always have with them, for such long time my dream always has been to create videogames, and when i got the feeling back how i thought as a kid, i knew that someday and somehow i could be like i used to be, to get there, eventually but this man has brought me all the way back to my roots, instead of just that small feeling thank you, dear sir, this pulled me out of a dark place i hid in, just to avoid pain i will continue sitting in that dark place, but no longer hide in it i'm an introvert, a person who's not very good with communities and such, as i want to be myself, and not "one of them", but with this one lesson, i can actually BE myself, once again i'll put this video in my favorites, so i can look back when i need to, to keep my head up i don't want to lose myself in that dark corner, i want to keep being me, and see myself this video woke me up, but more than anything else ever did thank you once again!
@@donereasoning6134 I doubt i get that far, but making fan made games for fun (as it's a hobby) may eventually happen. It's just that i'm still stuck with my parents now, and my father suffering from Emphysema and dementia, makes life and time very limited. Once i have my own place and.... well, by then my father won't be around anymore, i'm afraid, i will first get a lot of mental rest (not going into detail what i had last 6+ years), and then play some games myself, which eventually give me ideas and inspiration, as i'm a "i wish the game had" kinda guy, which made me wanna create games as a kid, already, and once i'm mentally rested and have been into life some more again (feeling down for years makes one feeling numb), i'll be busy with everything i need. I doubt it takes years, once i live by myself, to start learning more than i know now, which are some small details, but when the time comes, i'll be doing that, and when i'm far enough, i'll create games i already somewhat have on paper (txt files, haha). But getting my own place will take years, as there are more and more people on the planet, and every year many people need their own place, too, so i might have to wait for more than 4 years now, and already on the list (is how it works where i live) on houses for 1 year.... so yeah, it'll take a lot of time now, plus stress due to my weakening father.
Im 34 and have recently become a Dad. Im finding myself wanting to develop at as fast a pace as possible. Ive just started a stoic journey & meditation. Thank you for taking the time to share this with me & the world. A better place for it. May peace qnd stillness be with you.
Im 21 and as a son, seeing a dad trying and looking to be better makes me think that you must and will be a good father,, congrats for that and the best for your family!
I was feeling quite awful and I listened to this gentleman. A real sense of peace and comfort came over me. I believe he transmits his spiritual state to the listener. He did to me anyhow.
Clearly you've never heard of quabtum / astro physicists.. Mathematicians.. Quantum chemists etc.. America has conscious philosophy on a more scientific rather than spiritual perspective... We dwell deeper on concepts due to the information available to us... For example.. As he speaks about calming the mind in meditation and lays out a course pertaining to the purpose and causality of such practices.. The astro physicist and quantum physicist notice the same reactions to such habits.. But don't stop at describing the process as an exchange of "spiritual radiation".. Rather.. They see it as a fluctuation of electromagnetic wave length.. And apply that knowledge to how conscious electromafnetic wave length interfaces with the quantum physical world around them.. And instead of just explaining what is happening.. They also explain WHY its happening and HOW its happening... Not implying that John is intellectually insufficient for IQ is based upon perspective.. But that is the differentiating factor in habitual philosophy in contrast of our cultures. It is common for people to be oblivious to this truth due to the fact traditional American philosophy confuses the average mind to begin with.
God bless him. My grandfather died when I was too young to appreciate him properly but I have great memories of him and the stories my mother and aunts and uncles tell and I have pictures of him. He built a house or more like a cabin in the woods out of flint rocks he dug up. From what I remember of him and everything I have cobbled together in my mind from stories, John is a spitting image and I can’t put into words what it means to me to be able to listen to his voice. I’m a better man because of your teachings and I’m forever grateful. I would say God bless you John but he has already and me through you as well. Thank you Mr. Butler. What a blessing you are to me.
I used to study martial arts. When I did kata, I felt like I was disconnected from everyone in the room yet I was aware of what was going on around me. If I got to class early and I was the only person in the room then I could just be in each moment because I didn't have to be aware of anyone. Once I finished the kata then I could hear people and the sounds of the room. Sometimes it felt like a dream and I felt rested.
John and Phil, I really needed this today. It's been a tough few days in the US. I know when I come here, John won't tell me to "cheer up." THANK YOU. You are making a difference in my life.
Thank you Svonkie - whatever the Mid Terms brings today there will always be the Stillness ... and hopefully John for a little while longer yet! Phil (John for President?)
Out of curiosity. What was rough? Was it the midterms.....I dont know your political stance but I do know that the left took the house of representatives
A synagogue was shot up by a white supremacist lunatic and a bunch of people who were praying were killed. That, and Donald Trump being president on a daily basis is pretty draining. But you're right - things are changing for the better, finally.
Seventy year old, very deeply scared man here.. started studying Zen in the sixths. Pauses years, however my mind has inexorably welded Jesus and "Our Lord God" but I never really quit. CANT .. IT HAUNTS ME. Loved this talk as I just found you..my heart goes out and welcomes you. Present time TaiChi Chi Kung for health soul. Also Breathing and Mantra"s .."JESUS" .. "SAFE INTHE ARMS OF JESUS" (given in a dream, while under attack). Etc. Love the Jesus Prayer... I do have real horrific demon.. and Prayer is my Salvation. AlsO some were given to me in dreams. Wish I wasn’t so alone with this all Thank You Elder Brother you Bless me ... wish you lived in Nebraska. Blessings.
I am SO in LOVE with this man's personality and voice. I truly can calm down and just drift away listening to him and watching his beautiful calm face as he talks. : )
Being present as a primary focus throughout the day, I have found that I don't have a said "time" I meditate. I may be walking down the garden path, but the grounding and peace that comes from a formal meditating session, I now know through the waking hours and into deep sleep. Its more a way of life, just being. But I would never say don't do formal meditating. This is just how it has unfolded for me. Wonderful video, thank you guys.
Thanks for this message. Worth the wait! I’m reminded of TS Eliot’s lines from Four Quartets “There is no end to exploration; and the end of exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” Phil
My teacher said that he liked me, Because I acted on everything that he told me. He said that I don't miss a thing. This message in this video. Is most amazing, it make me feel as if I was in the presents of my teacher again receiving new material to work with. I would really love to sit with you some time. I could give you my full undivided attention, all day long. For NOW I Am going to study all of your videos, I can see here. I am so privileged to find your message right here on you tube. And I thank you. G.
Thank you both, this is wonderful. I hunger for stillness, and I think one of the gifts of these videos is that they kind of give me permission to be still-to remember that taking time to be still has value.
François Cauneau You are not alone, my friend:) His voice is absolutely perfect for ASMR, which I think makes his words-obviously meaningful and valuable in themselves-sink in in a special way.
if you try to follow the random things he says, you will get crazy like him, i guess you will even grow a beard like that. He can't reason in a straigh line.
No dissin, this man puts me to sleep every night. I set it on my chest and lay down and I'm out like a light. After a few days of different ones I have a calmer way about me because I keep them going if I wake up. It's great.
Dear John, I cannot begin to express my gratitude. Your words resonate deeply with my current state of being. I have been drawn into this by the stones and the desert. I never realized the stillness and spaciousness was the real reason I loved those places so much. After all, dont fence me in..... that is how I have always felt. More at one with the rocks and trees than people. It is slowly and wonderfully unfolding before me, and realizations abound. Thank you SO MUCH for your words of insight. From your friend out in Oregon, Kylen
@@SpiritualUnfoldment that would be amazing! Thank you so much Phil for making these conversations happen and posting on the internet for us all to see. Cheers!
Thank you John for pointing me back to the simplicity of common sense meditation. To be grounded in stillness and presence. Of course simple doesn’t mean easy, it takes work and repetition to unfold as you exemplify. It’s a relief for me to let go of all those spiritual books and teachings which were only food for the mind. Heart felt thanks for your wisdom. Much love.
Hi Jane. Lovely to hear from you! I’m still very much following Mooji if fact I’ve been back to Monte Sahaja for a third silent retreat this Summer. We have a Mooji Sangha group here in The Lake District too. John Butler points to that Stillness too, very fortunate to meet them both. Hope you and your yoga classes are doing well. Keep in touch I’ve missed you X
I was genuinely surprised by John's 'common sense' Glenn. I thought the "feet on the ground, bum on seat, hands on lap" was just preparation for the 'real stuff' of meditation. For John it is the real stuff. "When you are paying attention to your senses you are not thinking, are you?" Phil
Hi Phil. Yes the elusive ‘real stuff’ of meditation. Our mind is always looking for more, or a goal or a purpose for practice. I always go back to the psalm ‘be still and know I Am...John’s common sense approach takes you into that Stillness. As stillness there is no next, goal or purpose there’s just Being. What is missing or lacking then? Great interview Phil your the man at framing profound yet assessable questions.
This is an amazing mix of profound wisdom and compassion and, yes, ASMR. I have used ASMR to help me sleep. This expands my mind and relaxes me at the same time. Everybody, bring your ASMR friends over to check this out!
There are a lot of things that I either don’t understand or just don’t agree with that John says, but there is a lot of things that I’m sure people even more cynical than me could glean from the things he says. Lovely man, and I love listening to everything he has to say. Even if it’s not something I can comprehend, understand, or accept it’s a good experience to try to understand.
He has the voice of Christmas dreams; the moaning breath of winter that sweeps in, crisp and sweet, with sparkling snow, dark skies, the familiar scent of balsam firs, and the comforting aroma of burning oak wafting from chimneys throughout the neighborhood.
This is the first time I've ever just sat for over 20 minutes, breathing slow and steady, whilst watching the smoke spiral from my incense stick. Really nice feeling.
The soothing calmness this man gives you is truly therapeutic. Thank you very much John Butler (which I've never heard of before today) for gifting me with peace to my heart, and instilling in me a sense of a humble higher self.
Common sense, utilizing simple sensory observations with one’s feet on the floor (Mother Earth). The upside down bowl imagery is wonderful, thank you! 😊🙏🏻
Thank you John, I love the'simplicity' of what you are saying, it make it feel accessible to me, having my feet on the ground is definitely the easy forward for me. It reminds me of Satish Kumar, who describes himself as an earth pilgrim, and who uses the mantra of'I have arrived, I am home'. This resonates with me in the same way as what you have described. Thanks to you both for taking the time to make these videos, they are reaching many people in this works of troubling times.
I read a comment on another of this mans videos and burst out laughing so thought I would share. “This guy belongs on a mountain, living with a dragon, handing out quests” 😂🤣😂🤣 Credit “Vision Seeker”
John, after watching all your videos I can see your explanations etc are gaining in clarity. I suppose if your not used to talking into a camera and answering questions for our sakes it would take some time to become comfortable. In helping us you are going from strength to strength and I thankyou from the bottom of my heart for doing this. ☮️🙏 God bless
This is the original ancient way of meditation. Common sense and keeps us from being guilded by the wrong spirit. There are many spirits like taxi cab drivers at the airport wanting to trans port you. We want to know what spirit is driving and where it is taking us. . You cannot go wrong with Jesus the Christ. Thank you Mr, Sir. You are a blessing from God.
Thanks for giving new insight into something I've been doing for 23 years. Definitely one of the best you've done. Just wanted to add that the way John describes meditation is similar to what one does when one practices Sat Nam Rasayan, a yogic healing technique. When one approaches meditation this way, one can heal others as well as oneself. One's presence becomes healing. Thank you, thank you.
Thanks Ann. You will not be surprised to learn that John considers his 'Work' (he really does treat it as his daily work) of prayer to bring healing. Phil
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You can now listen to John on Spotify and other audio platforms. Here is his most popular recording 'Common sense guide to meditation' (1m views) - ffm.to/commonsenseguidetomeditation.
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John I wish I could have grown up with you and learned so much from u as well as a calm friend 💛
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When you put all your stat points in Wisdom.
Yupp
THIS!!!!!
Meaningless ramblings equals wisdom
...and ignore strength and constitution, so you will most likely be killed by your first orc attack
Wisdom lvl 100
I'm not religious or anything, but this man is very wise and he always thinks before he speaks. His voice is so gentle and soothing and it's almost impossible for anyone to dislike him. If you read this whole thing then i truly thank you for taking the time. Edit: wow 122 likes! Thanks 😄
LoafyTheBread very nice comment
LoafyTheBread thank you for sharing your wonderful words mr delicious bread
Id class this comment as a bit floury. 😂
Did you know Loafy that John doesn't know what question I am going to ask - so his answers are completely spontaneous. "Where did that come from?" he sometimes asks afterwards. To be fair, for this video only he did know what it was about. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Thankyou for replying it means the world to me 😄. I didn't know that this video he knew what he was going to say. But i do always enjoy listening to what he has to say every video. Thanks again.
I’m glad BBC shared John’s story and it brought me here!
Me too!
My First ever meditation John, I was in such turmoil, My Dad passed away my elderly mother in despair
I called you my silent friend holding my hand..thank you both John and Phil..
Much love from Ireland ❤
It is not an exaggeration to say this video is a massive comfort to me, and continues to be, during an appalling period of my life. Thank you so much to both of you.
Hope you're okay. Hang in there
Best wishes to you. I hope you’re life has got a little better
🥱🥱🥱🥱zzzzzzzzzz
@@suprematectecnologia would you shut up you’re being very rude!
I’ve been wasting time going to psychiatrists and therapies , what I should’ve done is subscribe to this channel. Just stumbled upon it and I can’t get enough. We need more human beings like this wonderful man . Thank you for every single word that came out of your mouth. Not one word wasted, perfect.
Psychiatrists make you sick with their pills.
Cut Out caffeine and alcohol and eat paleo.
Do buteyko and meditate.
Good Luck boii
Lord Nelson Mc.Billionberg did just that, no coffee no booze that alone made it so much better .
Lord Nelson Mc.Billionberg don’t know bout buteyko but yeah meditating helps a lot.
@@samirdaric2493 how much U drank of both?
Look Up buteyko breathing Here in UA-cam. It helps a Lot.
Lord Nelson Mc.Billionberg ohh that bullshit. No ,meditation is my forest and my chainsaw. It’s not just about the technique it’s the environment as well.
Nothing beats clean mountain air.
Had an Anxiety attack while working, took a break and listened to this. This calmed my anxiety thank you so much
I want this guy to read me bedtime stories.
t. rosenberg
me too!
Deep down in my heart I really really want John Butler to read me bedtime stories 😊
SEEK THERAPY
MR AMERICA
You’re on this video too bud...
@@mramerica6229 therapists pay us now to research ASMR so yeah - seek therapy and make a few bucks! ;)
they should pay this man to record all-new audiobooks of the Harry Potter series... or Lord of the Rings... or a phone book......
Zachary Scott
phone book would be fucking awesome!
He could read Helter Skelter and it would be like listening to Walden
They should get him to read the Terms and Conditions of various websites. People might actually get through it without skipping to the end! :P
This man could read the bible and if still listen
Zachary Scott whats phone book
This is asmr gold!
People need to know about this video
I'm caught between wanting to like this comment, but not wanting to change the number of likes from 69...
That's exactly what I thought! I'm in a complete peaceful trace watching him.
haha why do I always see you in the comments of random videos I watch?
Check out Neil cooper reiki master, he has good asmr too
I would love to talk with this guy in a dark room with a fireplace and a hot chocolate and look out of the window and see snow falling down
There is a nice warm fireplace and hot chocolate waiting for you at Janette's on the third retreat - 19/20/21 November. See - spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/retreats.html Phil
Yes laddddddd
absolutely yeah
dude the retreat fee is ONLY for accommodation and breakfast...john isnt charging anything...
@Zach Zach
Your mom gay lol
Hes actually only 30, but all the wisdom makes him look so old
His 30 ?.
@@lii114 no
@@lii114 woosh
You right
Rofl
Imagine him as a college professor with a 7:00 am class.
Free Skier you’ll never finish the class awake.
Id be at the front after my morning zoot all glassy eyed like a child at christmas lol Gotta get there early when big johns on
That comment has just made me giggle... thank you.
Life Wisdom 101.
dulez yeah boyyyyy
“My dear, you need a bit more than that!” I love this man. His sense of humor, his “common sense” wisdom of feet on the ground. His honesty and humbleness and eloquence. Thank you John for recording these videos. You are a beautiful candle of light in these harrowing times.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, John. I am a young man who struggles a lot with being present, and invading negative thoughts. Thank you for the clarity.
How're you doing with that now?
reminding you that this video exists.
@@GallumA Thanks a lot! I am doing better now 😊✌🏼 I am getting better at bringing myself back to the present moment. I have also taken an indefinite break from alcohol, and have incorporated a few good habits again. Lately I have listened quite a lot to Thich from Plum Village after his death. Thank you for the reminder. How are you?
@@GallumA ^
Who keeps coming back to this one over and over again? I feel like every single word of this is magic and nothing is out of place - it's the perfect John Butler video.
Bless this man, I could listen to him talk forever. Our ASMR artists have much to learn.
Next he'll be doing a make up tutorial
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I find myself watching all of these videos lately.
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This is simultaneously for beginners and experts. And *that* is the mark of a Master.
When I was a child my grandmother would have long talks about finding peace in my life. It was one of my favourite things to do. However due to my father's job I had to move away from her, I missed our talks. But a few days ago I found John on UA-cam. I am so happy it has brought me to tears. Thank you, John.
I am not very religious. However tragedy did strike my family 3 times in a little bit over a year now. When I say tragedy, I mean it in the literal sense of the word. I have tried to make sense of the last one of these tragic events, but I could not. It was too overwhelming. I found a little bit of refuge in the little religious beliefs I held. The problem is that I am too rational to be truly religious. Then I discovered John Butler. He is wise beyond anything I have ever experienced. He seems to have reached a point where he is at peace with the entire universe.
Listening to John is an absolute delight. He makes even the darkest days a little bit brighter. Even someone like myself can find peace by simply listening to him. I wish someone that is dear to my heart could listen to him. However that person can't. Not because she cannot hear. No, simply because she is in a place where they don't allow computers or radios or TVs or phones to be used. I will try to send her a letter and share with her some of the wisdom John.
Hello Mouka - I am very touched by your words and glad John is a delight in the darkness. John has a poem 'Clouds' which I could send you to pass on to your friend. Is that allowed where she is? Phil
I'm so sorry to hear that. Also listening to Eckhart Tolle might be helpful. Xxx I'll light a candle for you 🕯 🕊️
I’m too curious. Is this person in prison? Military? Did she move to a totalitarian state? Is she undercover on an assignment somewhere? Hope she’s well regardless though.
Jesus loves you dearly.
Mouka - how are you, now? Have things become any easier? I was thinking of you.
John Butler is by far the wisest man..he settles himself..he pays attention to reality and in stillness he finds peace and walks with the creator
Is this actually just God throwing a quick youtube vid up to help us out.
This has nothing to do with god. You underestimate the human capacity.
@@nizahe2731 actually is all about God. You will come to believe that as well. Humans are nothing without God, NOTHING.
Everybody is living inside their thoughts. Being present is such a wonderful feeling. I can occasionally separate myself from my thoughts and it is the most joyful experience. Eckhart Tolle’s audiobook, the power of now, taught me this. Not on first listening but after the 2nd or 3rd listening
9:03 - Someone fell asleep while meditating and just fell off the balcony.
JLH 😂😂😂
PFT!!! HAHAHAHA!!!
Im bitting my sheets so i don't wake up my parents!!! AHAHAHAHAH
This made me laugh and that is not an easy task! Thank you!
Haha dude that made me laugh thinking about that.
Great man. Great beard.
If I squint, he kind of reminds me of the "scary" man from Home Alone 😂
@@christermad I was thinking the exact same thing!
Thanks. 😳
Amen
@@christermad it is funny that, that guy was also a really nice person.
4:02 - He actually speaks so silky smooth that he whistles
He sounds like the beaver off Winnie the Pooh who can't swallow his saliva, in return transferring most of it around his mouth as he talks
@@morrispridgen This made me laugh out loud!!
@@RagingBad calm down
x_x STFU
JoTube lmfao
This video has been my sleep aid for over 3 years 🤯
A wise man but he has definitely surpassed many people’s minds and has found peace within himself and life. No one can understand unless you truly have gone and practiced what he has experienced. This is more than asmr and knowledge it’s about the way of life and the practice of separating yourself from your self and your higher self.
Precious teachings of one of the few really enlightened people of today´s world. Every word of him comes out of his PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIVINE. He hasn´t only read about it, he isn´t only believing what he read about it, only repeating what other people say about the divine.
He isn´t believing in some image he constructed of the divine - no, John Butler HAS BEEN ONE WITH THE DIVNE as Jesus said: "I and the Father are one". That makes John Butler´s words and his instructions for meditation so precious.
I am so grateful that the Holy Spirit has led me here.
Yes, we tend to think the more complicated the better but as I get older it really is the simple and common sense way.
I've been to India. Found a guru. But now for me this makes my heart sing. Simple common sense.
Its been a while John since ive listened to this ...My first ever Meditation...I came across you 2 yrs ago shortly after my Dad passed away..Thank you from the bottom of my heart you have helped me and comforted me so much ...My silent friend holding my hand...Thank you too Phil
Much love from Ireland ❣❣
This videos have become the key against panic attacks.
"can you learn that from a book?" .... and i opened up
this man opened my feelings up so much, i couldn't stop the tears
how could i have forgotten about the very basics???
i have missed so much, while it's life itself that i missed!!
i used "common sense" enough times in arguments and discussions, so why did i forget about the very first steps of it??
i started to notice that i got some of the feeling back i had as a kid, before i got into an accident, but this one video is my basics from here on
once again will i become myself, and no longer lose the basics of "common sense"
this man isn't just talking about religion, he's talking about life's very first steps
i'm not religious, but i DO admit i forgot about common sense that everyone should always have with them, for such long time
my dream always has been to create videogames, and when i got the feeling back how i thought as a kid, i knew that someday and somehow i could be like i used to be, to get there, eventually
but this man has brought me all the way back to my roots, instead of just that small feeling
thank you, dear sir, this pulled me out of a dark place i hid in, just to avoid pain
i will continue sitting in that dark place, but no longer hide in it
i'm an introvert, a person who's not very good with communities and such, as i want to be myself, and not "one of them", but with this one lesson, i can actually BE myself, once again
i'll put this video in my favorites, so i can look back when i need to, to keep my head up
i don't want to lose myself in that dark corner, i want to keep being me, and see myself
this video woke me up, but more than anything else ever did
thank you once again!
Kurachi84 So when is GOTY edition of your game coming? ;)
@@donereasoning6134 I doubt i get that far, but making fan made games for fun (as it's a hobby) may eventually happen.
It's just that i'm still stuck with my parents now, and my father suffering from Emphysema and dementia, makes life and time very limited.
Once i have my own place and.... well, by then my father won't be around anymore, i'm afraid, i will first get a lot of mental rest (not going into detail what i had last 6+ years), and then play some games myself, which eventually give me ideas and inspiration, as i'm a "i wish the game had" kinda guy, which made me wanna create games as a kid, already, and once i'm mentally rested and have been into life some more again (feeling down for years makes one feeling numb), i'll be busy with everything i need.
I doubt it takes years, once i live by myself, to start learning more than i know now, which are some small details, but when the time comes, i'll be doing that, and when i'm far enough, i'll create games i already somewhat have on paper (txt files, haha).
But getting my own place will take years, as there are more and more people on the planet, and every year many people need their own place, too, so i might have to wait for more than 4 years now, and already on the list (is how it works where i live) on houses for 1 year.... so yeah, it'll take a lot of time now, plus stress due to my weakening father.
Im 34 and have recently become a Dad. Im finding myself wanting to develop at as fast a pace as possible. Ive just started a stoic journey & meditation. Thank you for taking the time to share this with me & the world.
A better place for it. May peace qnd stillness be with you.
Im 21 and as a son, seeing a dad trying and looking to be better makes me think that you must and will be a good father,, congrats for that and the best for your family!
I was feeling quite awful and I listened to this gentleman. A real sense of peace and comfort came over me. I believe he transmits his spiritual state to the listener. He did to me anyhow.
John is such a sincere, humble, and compassionate man and this 'common sense' approach feels right on the mark for the beginning westerner.
He speaks so clearly and slowly, even the autogenerated CC are correct!
Dude i love "home alone"! Macaulay Culkin ❤
Dang this guy is a national treasure. I don’t think our culture will ever produce a man like this.
@Thee Trashman very true. In today's world they are drowned out by the hateful and vengeful but they do still keep on
Your culture has never produced a charlatan?
Bob Ross is up there
Clearly you've never heard of quabtum / astro physicists.. Mathematicians.. Quantum chemists etc.. America has conscious philosophy on a more scientific rather than spiritual perspective... We dwell deeper on concepts due to the information available to us... For example.. As he speaks about calming the mind in meditation and lays out a course pertaining to the purpose and causality of such practices.. The astro physicist and quantum physicist notice the same reactions to such habits.. But don't stop at describing the process as an exchange of "spiritual radiation".. Rather.. They see it as a fluctuation of electromagnetic wave length.. And apply that knowledge to how conscious electromafnetic wave length interfaces with the quantum physical world around them.. And instead of just explaining what is happening.. They also explain WHY its happening and HOW its happening... Not implying that John is intellectually insufficient for IQ is based upon perspective.. But that is the differentiating factor in habitual philosophy in contrast of our cultures.
It is common for people to be oblivious to this truth due to the fact traditional American philosophy confuses the average mind to begin with.
Meditation is a great way to wind down after a long day of salting sidewalks in Kevin McCallister's neighborhood.
Underated comment
"You're always welcome at church" - Old man Marley.
Many missed this comment
Lmao
Way underrated comment bro
I just dropped my phone on my face
🖤
Ow
*e n l i g h t e n e d*
When a Phone falls flat on ones face,
How could one not contemplate,
The stillness of the place,
Where it has landed on your face.
seeing your phone light get brighter
as you tend to close your eyes
the impact of the phone
hit your face, you start to cry
Beautiful church! I became a Christian half an hour ago. I know it sounds weird but I finally got convinced enough, and that I'm not alone
Runescape better then Fortnite what convinced you?
@@OrionBright My dog did.
@@nebula8503 w o w
just discovered john and i’m not religious but he gives great insight into life
God bless him. My grandfather died when I was too young to appreciate him properly but I have great memories of him and the stories my mother and aunts and uncles tell and I have pictures of him. He built a house or more like a cabin in the woods out of flint rocks he dug up. From what I remember of him and everything I have cobbled together in my mind from stories, John is a spitting image and I can’t put into words what it means to me to be able to listen to his voice. I’m a better man because of your teachings and I’m forever grateful. I would say God bless you John but he has already and me through you as well. Thank you Mr. Butler. What a blessing you are to me.
This man has touched my heart in the most profound way. He is such a beautiful, pure soul.
I used to study martial arts. When I did kata, I felt like I was disconnected from everyone in the room yet I was aware of what was going on around me. If I got to class early and I was the only person in the room then I could just be in each moment because I didn't have to be aware of anyone. Once I finished the kata then I could hear people and the sounds of the room. Sometimes it felt like a dream and I felt rested.
John and Phil, I really needed this today. It's been a tough few days in the US. I know when I come here, John won't tell me to "cheer up." THANK YOU. You are making a difference in my life.
me too... it came just at the right time for me, hope tomorrow is better for you :)
Thank you Svonkie - whatever the Mid Terms brings today there will always be the Stillness ... and hopefully John for a little while longer yet! Phil (John for President?)
Out of curiosity. What was rough? Was it the midterms.....I dont know your political stance but I do know that the left took the house of representatives
A synagogue was shot up by a white supremacist lunatic and a bunch of people who were praying were killed. That, and Donald Trump being president on a daily basis is pretty draining. But you're right - things are changing for the better, finally.
@@svonkie Sorry you thought it necessary to bring your "agenda' here. please leave it at the door. Thanks.
I have absolutely no idea what he's talking about but wow his voice is so relaxing.
One of the knights of the round table, holding the holy grail, wisdom. Love 💕 John Butler I’m going to buy his book.
Seventy year old, very deeply scared man here..
started studying Zen in the sixths. Pauses years, however my mind has inexorably welded Jesus and "Our Lord God" but I never really quit. CANT .. IT HAUNTS ME.
Loved this talk as I just found you..my heart goes out and welcomes you.
Present time TaiChi Chi Kung for health soul. Also Breathing and Mantra"s .."JESUS" .. "SAFE INTHE ARMS OF JESUS" (given in a dream, while under attack). Etc.
Love the Jesus Prayer... I do have real horrific demon.. and Prayer is my Salvation. AlsO some were given to me in dreams. Wish I wasn’t so alone with this all
Thank You Elder Brother you Bless me ... wish you lived in Nebraska.
Blessings.
I just love him! He is so pure
I love the way John is softly and calm spoken, it makes me feel calm.
I'm guessing he's probably around 1,700 years old.
@axertrybal well apparently, he does
He's 37. This is what too much knowledge does to you.
@Latka Gravas papa smurf
@axertrybal r/whoosh
@axertrybal _Not with that additude_
This guy is the most wholesome person I’ve ever seen
✨He was a quiet man, an artist, a craftsman☁️🕊
Was?
Oh my Dear Mr. Butler,
It is a blustery day here as well. You are easy to Love.
🕊Thank you
i love his beard. it looks so fluffy and elegant at the same time...
GAF
I am SO in LOVE with this man's personality and voice. I truly can calm down and just drift away listening to him and watching his beautiful calm face as he talks. : )
Can’t help loving this masterpiece of a guy
John is such a kind and wise man with a gentle soul. Love this man god bless you John.
Guy NEEEEEEEDS to record a “Guided Meditation” for us. His voice is perf
Being present as a primary focus throughout the day, I have found that I don't have a said "time" I meditate. I may be walking down the garden path, but the grounding and peace that comes from a formal meditating session, I now know through the waking hours and into deep sleep. Its more a way of life, just being. But I would never say don't do formal meditating. This is just how it has unfolded for me. Wonderful video, thank you guys.
Thanks for this message. Worth the wait! I’m reminded of TS Eliot’s lines from Four Quartets “There is no end to exploration; and the end of exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” Phil
Yes, The Four Quartets.
My teacher said that he liked me,
Because I acted on everything that he told me.
He said that I don't miss a thing.
This message in this video.
Is most amazing, it make me feel as if I was in the presents of my teacher again receiving new material to work with.
I would really love to sit with you some time. I could give you my full undivided attention, all day long.
For NOW I Am going to study all of your videos, I can see here.
I am so privileged to find your message right here on you tube.
And I thank you.
G.
Thank you both, this is wonderful. I hunger for stillness, and I think one of the gifts of these videos is that they kind of give me permission to be still-to remember that taking time to be still has value.
The stillness is always there waiting for you! It got there first. :-) Phil
Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler Very true, Phil-thank you:)
Sleepstories ASMR, am I alone to notice that John Butler voice, beyond the wisdom of his thoughts, generates intense ASMR triggers ?
François Cauneau You are not alone, my friend:) His voice is absolutely perfect for ASMR, which I think makes his words-obviously meaningful and valuable in themselves-sink in in a special way.
if you try to follow the random things he says, you will get crazy like him, i guess you will even grow a beard like that. He can't reason in a straigh line.
No dissin, this man puts me to sleep every night. I set it on my chest and lay down and I'm out like a light. After a few days of different ones I have a calmer way about me because I keep them going if I wake up. It's great.
Dear John, I cannot begin to express my gratitude. Your words resonate deeply with my current state of being. I have been drawn into this by the stones and the desert. I never realized the stillness and spaciousness was the real reason I loved those places so much. After all, dont fence me in..... that is how I have always felt. More at one with the rocks and trees than people. It is slowly and wonderfully unfolding before me, and realizations abound. Thank you SO MUCH for your words of insight.
From your friend out in Oregon, Kylen
And your words would resonate deeply with John - he like you loves the desert. "Don't fence me in." You would love a road trip together! Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment that would be amazing! Thank you so much Phil for making these conversations happen and posting on the internet for us all to see. Cheers!
This is rambling nonsense.
His voice is the the stillness itself.👍
So blessed to have recently found John and this channel.
Simplicity is best. Anything complicated is ego. Lovely to watch two gentle intelligent wise men. Xx
Thank you John for pointing me back to the simplicity of common sense meditation. To be grounded in stillness and presence. Of course simple doesn’t mean easy, it takes work and repetition to unfold as you exemplify. It’s a relief for me to let go of all those spiritual books and teachings which were only food for the mind. Heart felt thanks for your wisdom. Much love.
So then, what happened to Mooji ? X
Hi Jane. Lovely to hear from you! I’m still very much following Mooji if fact I’ve been back to Monte Sahaja for a third silent retreat this Summer. We have a Mooji Sangha group here in The Lake District too. John Butler points to that Stillness too, very fortunate to meet them both. Hope you and your yoga classes are doing well. Keep in touch I’ve missed you X
I was genuinely surprised by John's 'common sense' Glenn. I thought the "feet on the ground, bum on seat, hands on lap" was just preparation for the 'real stuff' of meditation. For John it is the real stuff. "When you are paying attention to your senses you are not thinking, are you?" Phil
Hi Phil. Yes the elusive ‘real stuff’ of meditation. Our mind is always looking for more, or a goal or a purpose for practice. I always go back to the psalm ‘be still and know I Am...John’s common sense approach takes you into that Stillness. As stillness there is no next, goal or purpose there’s just Being. What is missing or lacking then? Great interview Phil your the man at framing profound yet assessable questions.
Thank you, John Butler. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
This is an amazing mix of profound wisdom and compassion and, yes, ASMR. I have used ASMR to help me sleep. This expands my mind and relaxes me at the same time. Everybody, bring your ASMR friends over to check this out!
It's a beautiful unintentional ASMR!!
I touch myself at night to this. Hope that's okay. Thanks
Everybody wants peace of mind. Your have a lovely gentle voice. Gentleman 💜❤️😇🙏
'To make whole, be whole'
Thanks Phil and John.
This guys voice is the equivalent of a warm hug
Man... what a wise man. I laughed so many times after things he said, cuz it is so true & he puts it in such a amazing way. I love it
God Bless You John Butler!!!!!
There are a lot of things that I either don’t understand or just don’t agree with that John says, but there is a lot of things that I’m sure people even more cynical than me could glean from the things he says. Lovely man, and I love listening to everything he has to say. Even if it’s not something I can comprehend, understand, or accept it’s a good experience to try to understand.
Doomphase what don’t you agree with?
Go watch toy story 3
Leave Mr Butler alone! 😂
I just wish John Butler would see my comment. I wish you much, much good health, love and serenity for the future. Thank you so much for your wisdom.
He has the voice of Christmas dreams; the moaning breath of winter that sweeps in, crisp and sweet, with sparkling snow, dark skies, the familiar scent of balsam firs, and the comforting aroma of burning oak wafting from chimneys throughout the neighborhood.
I feel it was no coincidence finding John's videos today. God bless you John and thank u for being...🌻🕊🕊🕊🙏
I think a simple video of John Butler counting from one to one hundred, slowly, would be amazingly relaxing.
Agreed
This is the first time I've ever just sat for over 20 minutes, breathing slow and steady, whilst watching the smoke spiral from my incense stick. Really nice feeling.
Excellent introduction to meditation. What a gentle, knowledgeable gentleman. thank you
The soothing calmness this man gives you is truly therapeutic. Thank you very much John Butler (which I've never heard of before today) for gifting me with peace to my heart, and instilling in me a sense of a humble higher self.
I am loving this gudied meditation and would love to see more from John. He would get so many listens on spotify or audio books
Thanks Jack - this guided meditation is now on Spotify. Phil
Common sense, utilizing simple sensory observations with one’s feet on the floor (Mother Earth). The upside down bowl imagery is wonderful, thank you! 😊🙏🏻
Thank you John, I love the'simplicity' of what you are saying, it make it feel accessible to me, having my feet on the ground is definitely the easy forward for me. It reminds me of Satish Kumar, who describes himself as an earth pilgrim, and who uses the mantra of'I have arrived, I am home'. This resonates with me in the same way as what you have described. Thanks to you both for taking the time to make these videos, they are reaching many people in this works of troubling times.
He's a good man. He's also very wise. His voice is so soothing.
I read a comment on another of this mans videos and burst out laughing so thought I would share.
“This guy belongs on a mountain, living with a dragon, handing out quests” 😂🤣😂🤣
Credit “Vision Seeker”
I've read that one too, and it's true
imma thumb you up purely because you're the first person I see giving credit for comments
Man, I am really really not big on religion, but this guys voice and just how he talks is very comforting.
Also - ua-cam.com/channels/B6DxjohBorK_K1umRvrQzw.html. Phil
John, after watching all your videos I can see your explanations etc are gaining in clarity. I suppose if your not used to talking into a camera and answering questions for our sakes it would take some time to become comfortable. In helping us you are going from strength to strength and I thankyou from the bottom of my heart for doing this. ☮️🙏 God bless
Lovley man 🙏 how refreshing and simple his meditation is , Simplicity is the way to recognize our true self 🙏💙🙏 Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
This actually works as a guided meditation. Wonderful! I’m eager to hear more. Thank you! Very beautiful!
This is the original ancient way of meditation. Common sense and keeps us from being guilded by the wrong spirit. There are many spirits like taxi cab drivers at the airport wanting to trans port you. We want to know what spirit is driving and where it is taking us. . You cannot go wrong with Jesus the Christ. Thank you Mr, Sir. You are a blessing from God.
What? That didn't make much sense
Thanks for giving new insight into something I've been doing for 23 years. Definitely one of the best you've done. Just wanted to add that the way John describes meditation is similar to what one does when one practices Sat Nam Rasayan, a yogic healing technique. When one approaches meditation this way, one can heal others as well as oneself. One's presence becomes healing. Thank you, thank you.
Thanks Ann. You will not be surprised to learn that John considers his 'Work' (he really does treat it as his daily work) of prayer to bring healing. Phil