John Butler ‘Discovering Stillness - Part 1’ Interview by Iain McNay.
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2016
- John Butler ‘Discovering Stillness - Part 1’ Interview by Iain McNay.
Author of ‘Wonders Of Spiritual Unfoldment’ and Mystic Approaches.’ His loves were farming and meditation. Tells his story of spiritual unfoldment and how he discovered stillness. It was not always an easy path for him and he went through periods of depressions and hopelessness.
‘Realisation is not a personal attainment - it usually comes at times of deep prayer or quietness when the mind is clear of personal me…’
‘I’m just a quiet old man of regular habits going up and down the hill to church each day, sitting on a bench when the weather is warm. I don’t speak much. Adventures are inside.’
‘From worldliness the absolute completion of Pure Being can seem out of touch, more theoretical than real. How can it be relevant to need? Once known however any return to ordinary worldly ways only seem to emphasise its loss.
Total longing brings its own reward but all feelings of achievement disappear. Incomparable gifts of Heavenly Grace instruct, inspire, save us from drowning in the world.’
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www.spiritualunfoldment.co.uk
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Not all UA-cam rabbit holes are bad
I have never actually regretted going down one of them. You either have fun or learn something about this world.
Still true a year later 😂
A tribe called quest yoooo
I was gonna reply to be like "eeyyy nice ATCQ profile" and then I loaded all the responses to see that basically everyone else did the same hehee
I was originally watching minecraft then somehow got to some hyptonizing guy and this help
"He was a quiet man, an artist. A craftsman . . ." sounds like the beginning of an epic story.
It is
It reminds me of the less sinister of the beginning of a Christmas carol
Sounds like the beginning of Charles Darwin's biography
It's just basically me and the boys
Sounds like the beggining of a German epic like Hermann and Dorothea for example
This guy put me to sleep and woke me up all at the same time
OzarkoBlam living in stillness helps me to survive. Living in stillness and finding peace helps calm my anxiety and defeats my depression, therefore allowing me to thrive
Haha!! Sounds rather cathartic!
Nathan Nealon just like your girlfriend
Lmao 😂
Hahaha
This man is the primal grandpa, he is the living archetype of a wise, loving, aware counselor.
Grandpa Prime
Grandpa in his prime
Uncle grandpa
No age at all, really...
mira un hincha de river aca, que curioso jaja.
Bedtime is never far off when I hear “He was a quiet man...”
@Daniel Factor Very conscious of good work as well.
An artist 😎
The hedges, the trees, the grass...
Feet on the ground, bottom on the chair.
A craftsman
The old snow shovel guy from Home Alone. Such a lovely man.
SuperDougie89 underrated comment
SuperDougie89 😁😁😂😂😂
His name is Old Man Marley. Show some respect! 😂
☠️☠️☠️
Heretic
It's a beautiful thing when you look in the eyes of an old man and see the love of a young boy for his father still there.
What a beautiful observation... Very much so. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Beautiful observation nearly brought me to tears, so profound. I hope one day my boy now 1 years old remembers me fondly when he is old.
Hell nah not the roman larper projecting his own ideas unto a grifter to form an emotional connection
@@pie4 grifter? how is this old dude grifting
"So we heard about John because someone wrote in and told us about him..." God bless that good person.
The good person who abandoned his wife?
@@livetrueenlighten55 abandoned his wife? Sounds like you picture her as some sort of helpless child instead of a mature and grown up woman
Relationships end buddy. We can all be left by our mates or viceversa at any point
It's impressive how one small deed, one recommendation, can change so much in the world.
@@livetrueenlighten55 so spoke the blameless Lamb of God, right?
@@livetrueenlighten55 They're talking about the person who wrote in about John, not John himself
Imagine a conversation between Bob Ross and John Butler.....
Rozza Hudson top 10 anime crossovers
Epic rap battle of asmr history
i think there would be a bubble of peace that could stop even the most heated of arguements
Thatd be legit
They'd probably talk about being in the army.
He is one with the Force
Bro......we found Obiwan
Heretic
'cause he's dead?
Not really
@Talented Insanity Thank u, thank u, i'm here all week😁
The classic line we all love: "He was a quiet man, an artist, a craftsman".
Yeah like the beginning of a great novel. A perfect man to listen to
It never gets old
He touched on something that slapped me in the face around 10 years ago. I have always loved solitude; even as a toddler I apparently used to run away from mum and just investigate the park as if she wasn't there while she watched me. My siblings are 5+ years older than me, so I remember looking out the window watching them go off to school. It hurt a little bit to be left like that, it probably felt like being abandoned (to my little mind), but I soon learned how to entertain myself which began a lifelong habit of enjoying solitude. What hit me 10 years back when I was almost 40, was that although I was in a bustling community of people, happy, friendly, very social, because there were cliques and a lot of the interactions were somewhat superficial, I felt very, very lonely, lonely in the middle of a bustling socially active crowd.
I realized that when I'm on my own, that gnawing sense of loneliness I felt in the crowd is completely absent. To me, being in a group of people but being unable to connect is a fate fare worse than being alone. There's contentment when I'm alone, but in that other situation there's pain and confusion.
Thanks for sharing. Why do you think you find solace in solitude?
No One is ever truly alone... But see it as all one. Loneliness... Or oneness... As you said, "its what my mind told me" what is the mind... The ego? The ego can't bear being "alone".
Hope all is well.
@@dennissmith9435 I can't be exactly certain of the answer to that. I know that as a youngster I was 'forced' to be alone for long periods of time. I can also remember that in my pre-teen years, I used to feel the pain of being left at home while my older brother went out with his friends on all-day bike rides and did other stuff. I remember the pain of it. But I soon forgot about that pain and learned to entertain myself. I guess repeated responses like this were habit forming. I eventually started to engage in hobbies that require a lot of time alone to develop the skills the hobbies require. One such was learning Piano; back when i was playing, I had little trouble spending several hours a day trying to learn music. I honestly don't know the answer. I've kind of eked out an existence and really enjoy solitude nowadays. Sometimes, if I'm in a crowd for long enough, I find myself longing to get back home to myself, where I can indulge in whatever I love doing.
I prefer being alone unless we're doing something very fun socially, dinner, movie, good conversation, hike otherwise I'd rather be on my own unless I'm with my SO.
"If you find an intelligent companion
who will walk with you,
who lives wisely, soberly, overcoming all dangers,
walk with that person in joy and thoughtfulness.
If you find no intelligent companion
who will walk with you,
who lives wisely and soberly,
walk alone like a king who has renounced a conquered kingdom
or like an elephant in the forest.
It is better to live alone;
there is no companionship with a fool.
Let a person walk alone with few wishes, committing no wrong,
like an elephant in the forest.
Companions are pleasant when an occasion arises;
sharing enjoyment is pleasant.
At the hour of death it is pleasant to have done good.
The giving up of all sorrow is pleasant."
-Dhammapada.
Came for the potential asmr, stayed for the interview
Absolutely, I was reeled in instantly by his brilliance and tranquility. So many incredible points that he touched upon, going to buy these books i think
Lmao same
Same
Same wow asmr for sure
Phenomenal. Would love to listen to him in person.
Notice how Mr. Butlers stillness effects the interviewer as the conversation goes on. He starts off somewhat loud and gradually gets calmer and speaks more quietly as they go. A truly calm person will have that influence on the people around them.
A good interviewer will instinctively mirror their interviewee to connect and communicate better. If he was interviewing an energetic extrovert the interviewer would have gotten louder and more energetic.
@@abcdegmail this happens to everyone not just to an interviewer . The people you hang out with , talk to affects you in every way
I've had the honour of personally talking with this wonderful man.
He is wise, kind and patient, and I believe that we can learn a lot from him.
John, if you see this, best of regards to you!
Love from Norway
He's no longer with us.
@@lioncub96x2 He died? :'(
@@lioncub96x2 You are mistaken, fortunately. He is still with us, as he posted a video only 3 days ago!
I read that he had. So happy I'm wrong !!!
Death is fine.
Showed this to my teacher, now he's my student.
Keanan Cruickshank Underrated comment.
😂😂
I found stillness, I sat still and watched most of this, then my boss made me get back to work
Wage slavery and stillness are not mutually exclusive. Though if the prospect of difficulty dissuades, by all means...choose in accordance with what you are capable.
You suffer from "work apnea" too?
Hilarious😂
When you’re sawing, focus on the movement of the saw.
Nonya B and listen to the sound of it
What a genuine human being he is. I want to be more like him and less how the world tells me to be. :)
SilenceReminder well have you ?
SilenceReminder "I want to be more like him and less how the world tells me to be" Being yourself isn't always the worst alternative.
I think you are already 🎍
Heretic
You can definitely do it. To put it shortly, develop outcome independence. Stop caring about what people think and then you will gain all the peace.
Wow! He said basically his family grew up in isolation when he was a little boy and he communed with nature. It wasn't until he went to school with other children that he truly knew what isolation felt like......I felt that!
Loneliness is a comparison, communion is one spirit
His voice is so sonically unique, I could easily imagine him as a Dark Souls NPC.
You have a heart of gold. Don't let them take it from you.
His voice is like the sound of tectonic plates shifting. Like trees creaking in the wind or the breeze caressing a hollow reed. The sound of the earth
The most peaceful voice I've ever heard.
Thank you decent recording equipment
you tried too hard :/
An ancient wizard, probably a friend of Gandalf's, giving us mortals advice :)
Heretic
“John was unable to come to London” = “John didn’t want to come to London”
David B you made me laugh. Do you think he demanded red m&ms and threw a fit when the lighting wasn't quite right?
He is an old man, he probably doesn't like the speed of London.
@@bellobordello3272 Now I am actually dying.
I'm 22 and i find London way too crowded and full of loud people that push and barge into each other far too much
Country upbringing I guess lol being old probably just makes all those things even worse
I went there in 2010, the only thing i really liked were the different museums.
I am deeply touched by the fact that so many people listen to this interview. This gives me a hope. Beautiful.
I can feel the peace emanating from this very wise man. He is the golden treasure of knowledge and humility.
🥺🥺🥺
If I was the guy interviewing him I would’ve fallen asleep.
I would've laid my head in his lap....just like the ram did.
😂😂😂 right
this is someone I would love to talk to on a cold evening with a cup of tea.
@Itzamemario 88 To each their own! Lol I'd be hard pressed to choose one over the other depending on what tea was offered.
y a cold evening😳
joder pinchar e morrer
They have a new series called home alone with John
"Recognise the existence of the heart".
Beautiful.
I’ve always been an atheist, and I’ve never come close to being swayed but I could honestly listen to this man all day. His stories are beautiful and the way he reminisces is wonderful
Adam Dickinson you just had to tell people you’re an atheist huh?
@@keeganator17599 In order to tell people this mans words reach more hearts than just ones of religous people. Yes, relevant information.
@@yourmom7748 yeah but you don't get what he is saying... He is saying this guy just had to put it out there he could have just said his voice is soothing
@@yourmom7748 also ive never really understood atheist because we didn't just appear out of nothing also most atheist usually have a rougher background/back story which has caused them to lose their belief in anything that they had cared about and believed before
@@keeganator17599 tons of other people leaving comments about their beliefs. Why can he or she leave a comment about their non-belief?
Searching for ASMR. Search is done.
this guy is the new bob ross
Came up in mr recommend, instantly felt it
Jeremy Wendelin what's that?
I think he meant to say "my recommendations" that youtube has
The tingles triggered by speech or certain sounds.
This interview was so incredibly lovely. I am watching it over and over again. Mr. Butler is living stillness itself. Beautiful.
Agree
I used to work in Mr Butlers local library. A very quiet man but with a great presence. He used to walk from his flat to the swimming pool in his dressing gown .
Me: okay, I won’t sleep this time!
Also me: *”he was a quiet ma...”* 😴😴😴
🤣🤣🤣
That is the most goddam soothing voice I've ever heard in my goddamn life
Heeve Starvey
@@mnase9259 Steve Harvey *
@@durangorecords_ it's a joke
@@Omar-ly8me idgaf
what’s all this damning stuff?
I can remember when I was about Eight years old at school, if it was raining at play time we had to sit in a big room where all the coats were hung up, all the other kids were loud and full of energy and I just sat there in a state of utter bliss it seemed to come from my stomach and my only thought was, this feeling is great, I was in a total world of my own, It happened on two other occasions round about the same year but it's never happened since. I would love to experience that state at will now that I am almost 60 !!!
You should just sit for a while an be still....the feeling will com back to you... good luck to you.
Michael that was beautifully put...many blessings to you and I pray we both find that feeling again 🕯🙏
Yes, indeed😀
Hey Michael, not to worry about almost 60... The greatest period of deep discovery and transformation was my early 70's. The last ten years have been the most beautiful ... no more need be said... Seams like John Butler is playing my tune, singing my song.. in his own way. Namaste'
I thought I was the only one that happened to. A feeling of contentment and harmony that only lasted about a minute on two different occasians.
He carries the voice of a thousand story’s, expressed through the deepest parts of the soul
@@dans2971 😒
He definitely sounds like Pooh for sure.
Really.
@@elijahhill6602 😮😮😮
He grew up in nature and hardly knew what other children were, but when he was then sent to boarding school he felt lonely for the first time...
I find that statement incredibly touching.
One of the most moving interviews I've ever seen, heard or related to. "Space and silence, I belong there, I feel at home" Thank you John and Iain.
I would’ve never guessed that a quest for the most relaxing video, would become a stumble upon possibly the greatest realization of my life.
His epic beard is the catalyst to higher knowledge.
it's 04:30am and i can't sleep, youtube recommended this. how greatful i am....
I could quite happily sit and listen to this gentleman talk about anything and everything for hours on end! Such an interesting person with an extremely relaxing voice!
i want to meditate with this old guy
This now is it! Your wanting and desire to meditate "with this old guy" is fulfilled by the ESSENCE of his PRESENCE here now... In further words...
"Who sees inside from outside ?
He finds hundreds of mysteries
even where minds are deranged.
See through his eyes what he sees.
Who then is looking out from his eyes?"
~ Rumi
Version by Coleman Barks
Open Secret
Threshold Books, 1984
Rumio Wayseer ....Wut.
Hunter Toole he welcomes anyone to join him. He meditates in the same church several hours every day
Per quale cazzo di motivo 😂
I hope this guy has an audiobook narrated by himself. I could easily fall asleep to that voice.
Edit: Turns out there’s a whole ass playlist on Spotify of this guy
He has his own youtube channel.
Thanks for the edit! That’s sweet of you! 😊
@@zemjawhat is it
@@memeprez1281 Spritual Unfoldment with John Butler. He also has a website I can't link or my comment will be considered spam probably.
“It gave me much more than I gave to it” if there were ever a perfect sentence to define an amazing and humble man this is it.
John Butler is clearly a wonderful being who has discovered what it is to have transcended ‘the human condition.’ The pace at which he speaks and the attention he pays to everything he says is simply beautiful. The clarity and courage of his ‘delivery’ comes not from himself but from the beyond that he has realised. Love to Iain and Renate for their wonderful work❤️
Tingles for days. I could listen to him for hours.
I love how there is a beautiful silence between each answer. A thoughtful conversation, peaceful and something i don't see often. He's a wonderful man ❤
I misread the title as "Discovering Silliness" at first, which for some reason made the cover image of John hilarious
Lmfao
Wonderful and deeply moving. Thank you, Iain and John.
Both men were wonderful and yes, it IS like ASMR but also spiritually rich. Loved it and loved the setting and lighting.
If everyone was as enlightened, peaceful, thoughtful, humble and kind-hearted as this man John, then the world would be a beautiful serene place to live. Sadly, that will never be.
Theres a big shift happening in the world have gratitude my brother even for things yet to come ✊
6:40 me after a 30 second walk
Bruh this killed me 🤣
Lol....got me to...laughed out loud at 3.30 in the morning....wife not happy!
Hahhahhahahha
LMFAO. BAHAHAAAHAAAAAAA!!!!!!
This is pure gold, he seems like a really nice guy. I've always really enjoyed and found it relaxing listening to the elderly talking.
I don't know how I ended up here, but I needed this
I think my cat has been secretly watching John's videos for years - she was looking very still this morning for a good solid 2 hours straight- ❤ on a serious note - john you've brought me and continue to bring me and others you touch a deep comfort. God bless you 🙏🏻
A beautiful soul and great teacher, a wonderful example,for all of us. Thank you for having him on your show. 💕
This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen on Conscious TV
I experienced that incredible depth of stillness in my drive across Canada. Alone but not lonely. I found it interesting that he experienced loneliness when he was most surrounded by others.
People say old people can teach you a lot and they have plenty of stories to tell but they don't capture my interest like this man. His soothing voice and calm approach to his stories is like listening to your great grandfather in the living room on Christmas day. Snow falling outside, a lit pile of wood in the fireplace. What a relaxing time.
I once experience an ejection of some negative “seed?” a similar story to Johns at the end of this interview 53:33. After which I felt at ease with myself and the world, and come to the realisation that compassion and forgiveness is key, compassion for other beings and most importantly compassion and forgiveness for yourself.
I noticed that bit as well. How strange. I don't imagine Mr. Butler would say something such as that idly. I love how it through off the interviewer though.
I never had a grandfather growing up, and always wished if I did, he could've been someone like John. Thanks for all of your videos and sharing your wisdom with us. I can only hope that some day we can all be so sure of ourselves and our purpose as this man.
What an affecting interview, thank you very much. Mr. Butler's sincerity and open-heartedness are palpable, and feel to me like fresh relief and an antidote to today's cynicism and bitterness. Thank you.
His voice puts me to sleep, but I feel awful sleeping through such wise and impeccable council. What a wise and kind soul!
I love it when he speaks it's a certain voice that helps me sleep .because I have depression and I have to have someone to speak to me to help me sleep
I am so glad I found this interview. This fellow is absolutely fascinating and his guide towards stillness really helped me with my own troubles with anxiety
His voice is the groan of the trees. The rumble of the mountains. The roll of thunder in the distance. The softest winds that tickle the hair on your head.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
I listen to this video every day before sleeping. Asmr at its finest
After listening to John Butler, the realization came to me that he is an Empath. That explains the ram, his seeing deep into the soul of that woman and his love of open wild places and loath for big cities like London.
My heart swells with joy listening to you. Thank you.
The fact I'm not a religeous man, and yet this video hits me on a deeply spiritual level should tell you all you need to know as to the effect John Butler has on me.
MtMarshi atheists can be spiritual too
That fact that this video hits you on a deeply spiritual level, unlike many of the commentators on here, says more about you than about him. If I was you, I wouldn't let this be just a one off experience. Perhaps, like him, you are also searching for something deeper.
Óglach Rory no paganism is belief in a pantheon gods not connected to Christianity, a spiritual atheist is just an agnostic
God is not religious ,is stillness that you and i and all are , you dont have to belief in anything. To belief in God is to deny him
Spirituality is different than religion
Such a sweet and lovely man)
One of my favourite unintentional ASMR
He seems like a good person however I wouldnt want to be behind him in the post office queue
Forgot the post office...imagine the airport.
Or at the movie theather😂
Or the DMV
Or Wal-Mart on Black Friday.
Or play no time limit chess.
I just loved this interview! What a man, this John Butler! And Iain has such a great way of eliciting information and interacting with the interviewees that it makes it such a pleasure to watch his show. Thank you both.
51:02 : "I was frying eggs and things ....... Do you want me to go on?" I thought that was rather sweet after nearly an hour.
What a beautiful soul. Thank you for the interview 😘💕🙏💜🦋🌈❤️🥰💚 I just love old people. They are so interesting, with such a full life
Because John put all his level up points in Wisdom, his ability to make anything really interesting is such an amazing thing.
Felt the stillness, heard the silence, saw that you two did too, masterpiece in interviewing and being, thanks!
What a lovely man, people like him remind me there is good today. I hope he lives forever, I hope he is living a happy life still and I hope that he never has to deal with old age pains/illnesses . I would be honoured to call him my dad/grandad or whatever. Finally I hope everyone who meets him gives him the respect and manners he deserves. A genuine legend. Thank you sir
Beautiful, he is such a special God's child, such amazing, honest and lovely personality. I just love all about him. ❤❤❤🙏✝️🙏
He is not just a guy he is a Santa Claus
This is an incredible interview. John Butler you are a remarkable humble human being. Thank you for all that you are
Wow! One of the best interviews you have ever done, the truth on show for all to see, thank you to you all.
This mans voice melts me away into complete relaxation whilst offering wisdom! ❤️
I once worked in a rather small pet zoo which for some reason had three highland cattles. In my first days I was afraid of going into their barn but it turned out for no reason because these animals were the most peaceful ones. After some while they sometimes came to me and just pushed softly their head against my chest leaving it there and it was such a beatuiful and calming experience. So I can really connect with the story of john and his little ram.
One thing people dont realize is this man is 6'7" ....he may be old and gentle but hes huge! Just look at his legs when they get him with the interviewer
I'll king hit him
@@jtspiky Ooooh you're hard
@@jamesdurst7154 ty, it's all I have
6 foot 2.5 as a youth now shrunk to about 6
This adds to my theory that if he straightened his back in flexed his muscles his shirt would rip off to reveal his sickeningly cut arms and abs
I'm so grateful to be able watch this interview whenever I like. Listening to John speak helps me to find the stillness he speaks of. Thanks for this.
I can’t wait for the part where he says “Christopher Robin!”
Oh, bother.
He reminds me of this man i had to knock on the door on because i lost my dog, and this was like a year ago. He was a tall old man in crutches but his voice was the most calmest thing ive ever hear, he had coffee breath but not the bad kind but the caramely kind and litteraly all my anxiety went away.
Let me tell you hearing a person with a relaxing voice live has a whooolllee diffrent level of just complete peace.
The way John talks is so fascinating, very quiet and slow, almost like he's thinking deeply about his next words and pondering about them after he's said them.
17:06 I believe his rear experienced an unfoldment of its own.
It was a quiet rear. A fartist.
It was a stomach growl, people. A sound of hunger. Plain and clear.
I just finished watching another of John’s videos (Why do bad things happen to good people, I think it’s called) and heard the same sound in the 17th minute somewhere. It seems to be the interviewer who is hungry. And not just for knowledge. 😊
@@emjay7555 oh he couldn't possibly fart, no not him. Guess what love he shits and stinks like the rest of us.
I can relate so much to his story of meeting this one person whose eyes take you out of this world. For me this was an experience which cut my life into two halves and forced me on the spiritual path.
twin flame
He is so touching in this deep way ... I could listening to him for ever...I guess silence remembers silence. Thank you very much. 🙏
John doesn’t just sound like a very wise old man, he projects and exudes it.
This is a very special man. So humble and I just want to learn everything I can from this beautiful soul.
He was a quiet man... an artist...
One of the great joys of UA-cam has been it's exposure to living legends like this man, John Butler. Credit to you Conscious TV for bringing this man into all out lives!
he is a light that illuminates my path ,he could see what we couldn't because he was open to everything beautiful and full of greatness ,i feel blessed after listening to him ,may god bless him and all the humans ,peace for u all
"Adventures are inside"- how true and what a great statement of fact!
“I wanted to make the world a better place” ❤️
He made the world a better place by abandoning his wife?
This man saved me from many sleepless nights with his voice. Thank you sir, hope life treats you well
Somehow the story of the Ram made me cry. Beautiful.