Impromptu #5 - The answer to every question
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- In this conversation on retreat at Cliff College, we used Zoom recording for the first time to observe social distancing for the guests. John talks about:
- when we are present there are no doubts and no questions
- the world of change takes place in changelessness
- 'Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth.'
- spiritual life usually requires much patient practice
- what happens, happens naturally
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Music: Schubert Impromptus D.899 No.3
Licensed by: Epidemic Sound
I could listen to him and his wisdom non stop for days. He is an increible human being
Is he a "human being"?
Are You a "human being"?
Hue (shade of)man
Being (a thing animated)
If a radio is smashed and destroyed does the signal cease to broadcast?
The body is dead; He give the body the APPEARANCE of living.
Know who You are.
@@meancuisine8 I respect whatever you believe in 🙏🏻. I’m just trying to say he is amazing that’s all 💜
@@AndreaOo sure, i got that....
Encouraging specificity.
When We know who We are We see eachother clearly.
@@meancuisine8 Your logic is flawed.
@@RA-VEN8 thank You.
Help Me clear it up.
Oh thank you dear friend. My meditation has been much like yours. I too began in 1971. At 72 I've never been happier. One of he great joys has been to meet you here. You are truly holy and are an example to us all. Thank you so much for being truly alive.
John is the only person on this planet that has destroyed my questions to oblivion. I have my answers.
Was he really the one to destroy your questions about oblivion or did he just provide you the means to do it yourself? If you have to think about that to answer, you may not be done yet.
@@grinninggoat5369 Oh please, you're not that significant.
Questions are a symptom of a restless mind. I went deeper into stillness while watching this. What a huge difference. That deep stillness is pure bliss for me....
Questions are a symptom of an increasingly forced- dysfunctional world.
✧༺♥༻∞ ∞༺♥༻✧
I love listening to these videos you make. It helps when i am feeling anxious and depressed. This past year was a rough one for everyone. Thank you for all you do John. I am so happy that these videos came up on my video feed. Everything that is said in these videos make perfect sense. Seriously. Thanks again.
I feel well unworthy of his radiance and grace. Hanging on his every well placed word/ space between words. Thanks so much!
Isn't it wonderful how well he reminds us of this blissful state of mind? It is simple as here and now. The truth. The silence. The stillness. We are.
Shy Vito I think you're lovable and necessary in this life so you may want to boost your self-worth 😊
trust me, my comment says more about John Butler than it does about my self worth, which is abundant if I'm not standing before a very adept and highly developed teacher but thank you for your sentiment.
@@Shyfren 😊
You are worthy...
Great work John & Phil for your dedication in keeping us connected!!! Many thanks may you both be blessed.
Dear Mr. Butler it is always a pleasure to hear and see you, thank you for being so nice to share your knowledge with people you don’t know. Mr. Phil thanks to you too🙏
I saw the same light in Hannah Hauxwell's eyes. 'Wherever I am, whatever I am, this is me, this will always be me' seeing no separation between herself and the Yorkshire Dales. Cue tears in her eyes.
Sadly, I discovered her videos on youtube after she had passed and tears came to my eyes when realizing I couldn't communicate to her my words of gratitude.
Thank you John and Phil for your work, wisdom and for enabling this communication. My words here can't confess my gratitude, though I'm sure you comprehend my dearest silent well wishes and thanks.
From a Lincolnshire chap now dwelling in America aged 30/a vegan who I'm sure has no greater love for animals than yourself or Hannah Hauxwell,
A big and happy hello!
I loved Hannah dearly too,and like you, see the link between Hannah and John.
Wonderful, thank you. Hi and a hug for John and Phil🌻🌻 God Bless
What a beautiful man and beautiful soul you are John Amen Praise Jesus in you and me. God Bless you!
Thank you, John.
🙏Beautiful music to go with the Beautiful wise souls in these teachings🙏🌠❤😇
John I love you. WE love you!!!
I love you, John. You enrich so many people with your insights. Greetings from germany.
Since you specifically asked for feedback: To me, Zoom proves somewhat diminishing to the content - though I certainly appreciate the use of the lav mic to maintain the euphony in John's celebrated voice!
It does change the quality of his voice a bit, like it's been pitched down a fraction.
@@simonturner1 I could've sworn his voice sounded deeper
Thanks John for your solid words of wisdom again. Miss the natural background or being in the church, but your words bring me back to Presence _/\_
John’s personal life observations and apparent teachings are lovely to listen to and no one has to take them too seriously just accept them in the spirit they are given. Generously. And his voice is like relaxation and meditation honey.
I feel honoured to be able to follow you ✨🙌🏼✨ Thank you for being nothing but yourself and for all of your insight. I’m grateful for you.
Personally I think it’s healthy to ask questions. I’m not looking for a fight so please don’t get mad and post mean things to me. I really like John.
I love you John thank you for your wisdom . I receive Christ in my heart . Not my will but thy will . Amen 🙏
Thank you for sharing. We appreciate you.
Is anyone else going to be absolutely devastated when he passes???🥺
No, because he won't be, more of a standing ovation than anything else.
No. He lives on in silence and thus becomes infinite. If anything he will be closer to us then than he is in his current state. Nevertheless, it will be sad as an earthly loss. That much is true. But as far as the spirit, well it’s up to those that look to him for guidance and wisdom to carry it on by living through the silence that he has simple become. For whatever it is, I love this man and his calming demeanor and seemingly never ending beauty of sharing his life’s findings in the ways of stories and spirit. He’s a treasure
How sweetly he resides, through thoughts words and deeds, now in thousands. Could the sweetness be less when he unites with the presence and becomes available to all?
Zoom working Very Well 💛 Lot's of Blessings to You both and hope to see and hear more from You 🙏🧡
"Little and often... Will erode away... Whittle away..."
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Thank you.
Not eating or paying for any exploitation of animals was me being true to myself. I used to eat meat and the someone said to me 'if I can't kill it, I wont eat it'. That made sense to me and I went vegetarian. 14 years later i've been vegan for 2 years. I believe we're all different but I believe at least 80% of the people I know who eat meat, aren't willing to kill it themselves. This is where the huge imbalance in life lies, people go against their own instincts because it's not them causing the suffering first hand, so they can just brush it off and pretend it's not happening. If you would happily kill an animal and eat it then that's just how you are. I can't say if you're right for doing so or wrong because I don't know anything. I just know that from my personal perspective, killing animals goes against every fibre of my being, so why would I pay someone else to do it for me.
I agree. I became vegan many years ago and find it so difficult to cope with the cruelty to animals and the rationalization of those who continue to exploit animals for food, clothing, entertainment, etc. I also find it hard to grasp that spiritual leaders are not all vegan; to me that is totally contradictory. We need to share off the conditioning that tells us it is ok to inflict pain on living beings.
And what about pacifism? Shouldnt we kill humans too? In every human there is a spark of God.
I agree. I used to eat meat but as I’ve become more conscious over the years , I have found it physically impossible.. I feel it’s like eating a part of myself
@@melisherwood9734 idc just gimme my goddamn chicken
Zoom works great for me! Thank you!
Got the first book! It's on my great-grandmother's chest of drawers in my room. I love seeing your happy smile on the cover. I look forward to begin reading when I get home.
I have seen almost all of his videos, and repeatedly. I love Johns wisdom and voice. Still I don't really understand how to meditate.
Very interesting to hear you speak John about your life as a married man! Dont know why but i thought you had never married. Would love to know more, as it is a fact -at least to me- that sustaining romantic relationships can be the hardest challenge.
This man is a true gem.
Is anybody else experiencing this at a slower speed? It’s tripping me out. John’s voice is so deep he sounds like a different person. It’s kind of cool.
Maybe someone told him it makes him sound more macho...
Philosopher of 2021🔱🔱
i love to listen to his voice, it is so chill and good for storys. pls more vids
The audio is very clear listening on a phone.
Beautiful! 🙏❤️
I love you John! ❤🙏☺
I like listerning to his advice it helps me.
Can you say more about “seeing” someone? How do we know if we are truly “seeing” a person? What does it feel like?
My mind seems to constantly try and question, and wonder if this is right or wrong. It can get tiring.
I agree with you. Something just feels a little off. A whiff of bs that I can't ignore.
Then, may peace be with you
Thanks now I understand the whole Saint George and the Dragon better.
It was a good analigy for purpose ' True !
Although there is a little more symbolic meaning in Saint George's defeating the dragon ?
I would say' it is to the overcoming of Idolatry .
Also I beleave he was Martyred.
There are many version's and interpretations about this story ?
The Ortherdox Church has an acount of St George ' but it is a mystery too ?
Ofcourse ,as John said ,it does come down to the light defeating the darkness
The Red Cross of Saint George is to the Christian mystery 'but if you don't know, you don't know...
Hope you don't mind my addage?
Peace 🕇💚 God Bless
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Hey john my name is james and i usually meditate at night to acheive rest sleep and i have a very weird question this is also for anyone whom can answer as well please feel free can u meditate and accidently keep yourself awake all night? I get the mind may wander ir play vivid images in the human condition speaking in terms of the mind can anybody give some advice on preventing this again ty much love and peace to everybody stay concious.
Hey John as I know you are related to Russia. Any thoughts about Tolstoy?
Anyone knows what is the song of the intro, thank you! fantastic chanel!
i love you
Hello John
Hi!
I'm not here for questions.
I just wanted to say thank you.
I understand exactly what you say. I know you have seen what I have seen, surely differently but the core is the same and gives the same answers.
I'm pleasured to know someone who understands these things.
They knew it from the start!
Many old cults, myths and beliefs said that we're all a part of God.
I like to go further. I see God as a light in a room with infinite mirror, each being a little different from the previous one.
Everything then is a reflexion of God.
We're in a fractal while we are a fractal.
And the seemingly binary world we live on is an illusion. Because all is one.
And then, still, there's questions. But tell me, which is the wisest way of life? To chase answers about life till your death, or to decide to live life to the fullest?
*Oh tears of joy , that title promises an end of the overkill !!!*
One main reason I want the lockdown to be over is so that Phil finally finds something else to do than to overload my feed.
You can block the channel from your feed. But you already know that, I suppose...
@@dimitris.mouroulis _"But you already know that, I suppose..."_ ...lol exactly. And how would that solve the problem, you genius ?
@@TheSoteriologist Just pointing out that your comment doesn't make sense.
@@dimitris.mouroulis How is that ? Because you still can't simply read what the OP actually says ??? It's _you_ that doesn't make sense.
I have heard people talk about "Grounding" Planting your bare feet on the soil and the frequency with the earth makes a connection for body healing. Now I am not sure of this but I am sure Jesus heals. Maybe they are talking about something else?
I do find this preference to eat or not eat meat odd when it comes to a biblical standpoint considering according to all we know about jesus even jesus ate meat.
I think there is actually a quote in the noah story that says you may eat the living creatures on the land, i think people just need to do what they feel is right for them and let others do what they feel is right, ie dont concern yourself with what others are eating and just do what feels right for you
What happened to the video quality?
Hi
I have a question. The world works on opinions and perspectives and people themselves are just so judgemental and observant of others. But I ask you this because many people have all had different answers I'm asking. But what do you think reality is?
It depends on our point of view
Pope John
Treebeard!
*PLEASE FINALLY someone tell this old gentleman that **_no one in his right mind_** is afraid of the Corona virus !* _(at least not the 2020 versions)_
Time to go to sleep! Lol
There is no spoon 🥄
Love you sir.I would like to send u email.Need help
How old are you?
142
I believe Mr Butler is 83.
I have a question, God exists?
John sounds sick in the one...
Thank you.