Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler
Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler
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On getting old
""How marvellous to look forward to death with joy. The only thing we leave behind are limits." Aches and pains may come and go but this 'I Am' is always reliable. If we're fortunate enough to find meditation then we have some preparation for getting old."
Thanks to our visitors from Belgium, British Columbia, Saudi Arabia, Bakewell and the Hayfield Valley who joined John for this chat and the very helpful staff at the Chakra Lounge in Bakewell.
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Producer: Phil Shankland
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Title design: Wendy Mayes Design
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Copyright: Spiritual Unfoldment Trust 2024
Those wanting more detailed accounts of John's life experience - the formative influences, which have taught and made him what he is, will find it in his 8 published books, available through the website: spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/store/.
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Відео

Reassuring rest
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Many people ask how to stop thoughts. What's wrong with thoughts? They have their job to do. The whole point is not to change the mind but to transcend or go beyond it. There is physical rest and also spiritual rest. Meditation may enter ever more deeply the infinite potential of rest. Thanks to all our visitors who joined John for this chat in the Chakra Lounge. Producer: Phil Shankland InSigh...
The Eye of the Heart
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John is asked: "Are fairies real?" In the heavenly hierarchy many things are out of human sight. We don’t see the higher powers. You can’t see freedom or peace or love or Presence. To see the higher powers we need to use insight or “the eye of the Heart”. Note: this video contains four minutes of silent meditation as the light fades. Video Producer: Dave Thompson UA-cam channel 'Inspired by nat...
Pray what you love
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We are all made differently. Some are more “heady“, some are more “hearty“. It is sound advice to follow your heart. That’s what I’ve done. The love of my farm. The love of nature. Love of space. Love of freedom. “Don’t fence me in“. Follow what you love. When you pray, pray what you love. Video Producer: Dave Thompson UA-cam channel 'Inspired by nature' ... youtube.com/@inspiredbynature3 FACEB...
The meaning of life
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Anything you can do to turn towards what we may call Truth, or God, or purpose, or meaning of life, whether it be meditation or prayer helps when we encounter the doubts and questionings in the mind. Anything we have - meditation of prayer - acts as a handrail to take you through the confusion of the mind. Video Producer: Dave Thompson UA-cam channel 'Inspired by nature' ... youtube.com/@inspir...
Into thy hands
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“The most important thing in my present life is 'twice a day' times of prayer. I've discovered it's the most effective thing I can do in this world.” Video Producer: Dave Thompson UA-cam channel 'Inspired by nature' ... youtube.com/@inspiredbynature3 FACEBOOK inspiredbyNature4 INSTAGRAM inspiredbynature5 Producer: Phil Shankland, InSight New Media Productions Ltd Loca...
The trouble with talking
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Talking is normal. It is seen as odd if you don’t talk. The trouble with talking is it separates us - we are inevitably talking about “my“ experience - yours and mine. In duality, this emphasises our separation. Talking imposes separation on the world that without us is not separate. Are the trees separate from the grass? Are the birds separate from the sky? When we stop talking, the world fall...
Poem 43 Through layers of thought
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‘Mystic Verses - Parts I & II’ In these two pocket-sized, companion volumes of 180 pages each, John presents the dawning of Oneself - our One complete existence, in all considered separate or lost today. His clear sighted, simple words, written directly from experience, encourage us to seriously receive those spiritual ‘Treasures in Heaven’ which bring enlightenment to worldly life and accompan...
Fathers and sons
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"We are not told to know God - but to love Him. I had a very good but rather stern father. He wasn't the nice, cuddly sort I could be close to. I often felt I disappointed him, was afraid of his disapproval and wasn't sure he loved me, so how could I possibly love God as a father figure? Since father died, I feel closer to him than I've ever been. I do believe in the saying, 'Tears wash the sou...
Falling awake
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“It is said that meditation is very similar to falling asleep. You don’t know how you fall asleep. Nobody does. Nobody's experienced falling asleep. How does it happen? Similarly, meditation is like 'falling awake'. How does it happen?“ Thanks to all our visitors who joined John for this chat in Chakra Lounge 06/11/23. Producer: Phil Shankland InSight New Media Productions Ltd: insightnewmedia....
Poem 34 Pure spring blessing
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‘Mystic Verses - Parts I & II’ In these two pocket-sized, companion volumes of 180 pages each, John presents the dawning of Oneself - our One complete existence, in all considered separate or lost today. His clear sighted, simple words, written directly from experience, encourage us to seriously receive those spiritual ‘Treasures in Heaven’ which bring enlightenment to worldly life and accompan...
Inner starlight
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"I remember I used to describe meditation as 'finding one's inner starlight'. I would go beyond the stars now. The infinite. Some people shrink away from the infinite but all of us have that yearning in our hearts. For what? For total allowance. No judgement. The comfort of 'I am with you.' For the stars." Thanks to all our visitors who joined John for this chat in Chakra Lounge 06/11/23. Produ...
Poem 42 When dust has gone to dust
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‘Mystic Verses - Parts I & II’ In these two pocket-sized, companion volumes of 180 pages each, John presents the dawning of Oneself - our One complete existence, in all considered separate or lost today. His clear sighted, simple words, written directly from experience, encourage us to seriously receive those spiritual ‘Treasures in Heaven’ which bring enlightenment to worldly life and accompan...
Blessed are the pure in heart
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“When your own heart is full of love, you see love everywhere, you love everything. I don’t think it’s possible not to love if you have a pure heart. Jesus says, 'Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.'“ Thanks to our visitors. Producer: Phil Shankland InSight New Media Productions Ltd: insightnewmedia.co.uk Title design: Wendy Mayes Design www.wendymayes.co.uk Copyright: Spiritu...
Poem 63 When live performance
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‘Mystic Verses - Parts I & II’ Poem 63 When live performance loses charm In these two pocket-sized, companion volumes of 180 pages each, John presents the dawning of Oneself - our One complete existence, in all considered separate or lost today. His clear sighted, simple words, written directly from experience, encourage us to seriously receive those spiritual ‘Treasures in Heaven’ which bring ...
Grandfather's wisdom
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Grandfather's wisdom
Poem 42 When life withdraws
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Poem 42 When life withdraws
What is not Jesus?
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What is not Jesus?
Poem 30 How does one pray?
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Poem 30 How does one pray?
A shadow world
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A shadow world
Poem 21 Now time to leave
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Poem 21 Now time to leave
Poem 5 How do I know?
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Poem 5 How do I know?
Many mansions
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Many mansions
Poem 39 It's wonderful
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Poem 39 It's wonderful
John introduces Mystic Verses
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John introduces Mystic Verses
How to salt a cucumber
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How to salt a cucumber
Seek and ye shall find
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Seek and ye shall find
Come home where you belong
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Come home where you belong
The great discovery
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The great discovery
Keeping it simple
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Keeping it simple

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @austinprice3630
    @austinprice3630 3 години тому

    Anyone here in 2024 that can’t sleep?

  • @samuelcaldarasi4599
    @samuelcaldarasi4599 День тому

    Amen

  • @alexwex6599
    @alexwex6599 День тому

    If you don't know the answer say that you don't know.

  • @nickotasla3091
    @nickotasla3091 2 дні тому

    Maybe someday we can meet, we can talk these deep topics 🏝👍🎷🎶

  • @dillonshea4268
    @dillonshea4268 2 дні тому

    much of the bible I didn't read. I was looking for really strange things years ago. Like revelations weird. Thank god I don't look into that again.

  • @sajidahmeth6424
    @sajidahmeth6424 2 дні тому

    mr. john butler .. you are life saver to me... god bless you and make your smile blossom more.. reason I blessing you in the words of yours cure my problems a lot sir.. god bless you sir

  • @paulpaulpaulpaulpaulpaulpaul

    Started meditating at age 48 😬 Was very awkward first two weeks then after a month it became completely a non-jusgemental peaceful buzzing energetic but calm space to 'visit'. I got hints of knowing too - which is hard to describe. It is like the electric feeling is healing. The rest of the busy professional working day became extremely calm from a new perspective - no stress amongst the stress. It's a healing nothing space with lots of energy and I began scared of thinking it was religious - so I just now see it a visiting 'something' more natural than I could ever have imagined.

  • @paulstaples8089
    @paulstaples8089 3 дні тому

    These videos would be much better under studio conditions without the background noise and directly into the microphone

  • @kimberlywilzbach2705
    @kimberlywilzbach2705 3 дні тому

    It seems like it's the same message over & over. It does make you sleepy though.

  • @rommycianci8326
    @rommycianci8326 3 дні тому

    His breathing concerns me 😢

  • @BohemianBritain
    @BohemianBritain 4 дні тому

    Again, another brilliant video… and still the inspiration for our little whispering ASMR channel. Thank you John. And Happy Birthday!

  • @arkhensteim5943
    @arkhensteim5943 4 дні тому

    I watched this during a really low point in life. I couldn't help but cry being a lost child facing reality

  • @dawson0610
    @dawson0610 4 дні тому

    Even the smacking of his lips in between words is so relaxing.

  • @Amyisntcreative
    @Amyisntcreative 4 дні тому

    Your channel is truly the best thing I’ve ever seen. Thanks for making these, they genuinely fascinate me and help me sleep. Wish you nothing but the best, man 🙏

  • @mr.h1661
    @mr.h1661 5 днів тому

    Words.

  • @BrandonS-lk2qc
    @BrandonS-lk2qc 6 днів тому

    Thank you, Phil and John... This is a great gift you have given to us and to posterity. Your work is more needful now than ever before. You all have been with me in my own journey for some years now and my life is better for it. I thank you! God bless! Meet you in the stillness!

  • @wicket7183
    @wicket7183 6 днів тому

    I don’t know how to feel. I’m an agnostic (basically an atheist for those who don’t know), and so I don’t really agree with the whole eternal life and god are natural notion. But, I do think that most human troubles are really redundant, and we don’t actually need them. Either way, really great work!

  • @edwardgavin364
    @edwardgavin364 6 днів тому

    Love ya John

  • @Ace02828
    @Ace02828 6 днів тому

    Blessed are the peace makers, for they will be children of God

  • @Ace02828
    @Ace02828 6 днів тому

    Hits different when he says “young man”.

  • @lauracarmencutitaru3474
    @lauracarmencutitaru3474 6 днів тому

    "Why Jesus, why the Bible..." Why not, that's all I have to say. Now about that duality thing and looking for the third point: I wonder if you know about the remarkable book of Iain McGilchrist, "The Master and His Emissary" -you two brilliant men would complete each other. Oh, a dialogue between the two of you...!! He explains the neurology of why we keep having this dual, limited perspective upon things. Ever so grateful. Thank you.

  • @benwinstanley101
    @benwinstanley101 7 днів тому

    I wish n pray I could get to step one

  • @xylocodesgames3017
    @xylocodesgames3017 7 днів тому

    One of the best ASMR I've ever had

  • @user-xq9zl6gm2i
    @user-xq9zl6gm2i 7 днів тому

    DAVID ICKES GOING TO SLEEP

  • @ChillGuy_0777
    @ChillGuy_0777 7 днів тому

    It seems Whinne the Pooh has aged🤣

  • @mickelet5234
    @mickelet5234 8 днів тому

    Salvation is believing that you are saved and living by the principals of having faith that you are saved! I think the elderly are always more interested about this topic of conversation. Heaven is open for those who open the door, not many open the door. It’s a choice though; absolute freedom of choice. If you sincerely ask for a path to heaven you shall receive it. But the world will probably turn against you meanwhile, and you will turn back everyday to your old wicked self then if your aware you can combat that and keep striving for Heaven, I believe we are all welcome, but we are not worthy. So to become worthy you have to pray for the stepping stones 😅 which can in turn be quite a lonely path, because once you have been chosen for heaven after seeking. The world will 100% turn against you. Ask and you shall receive. Hell is easy to reach, fear leads men’s souls there! And pride. Blindness to our our detriment we fall, if we become aware the doors open, first knock! But really knock if not……. Ye

  • @TheOceanBearer
    @TheOceanBearer 8 днів тому

    My friend almost died from covid.

  • @anguskerr7665
    @anguskerr7665 9 днів тому

    What caring advice this wise old man provided.

  • @defaultskin335
    @defaultskin335 10 днів тому

    Imagine smoking a joint with him

  • @vedrancegrlj5830
    @vedrancegrlj5830 11 днів тому

    John favorites the eastern church (Russian) wich is totally in service of state (Putin state) and it’s sad

  • @ghostfaced73
    @ghostfaced73 11 днів тому

    I feel like he is gonna hand me a sword, shield, and two bottles of elixir, then send me on my quest

  • @nlproductions9215
    @nlproductions9215 11 днів тому

    Thank you John

  • @jep1912
    @jep1912 12 днів тому

    Reminds me of my Dad, wonderful, thank you John.

  • @Eyesorecrymore
    @Eyesorecrymore 12 днів тому

    He's not relaxing anymore. Preaching. Angry. Back to bad audio. Wish u well. But yr not asmr

  • @JestersPenpooh-kh2lu
    @JestersPenpooh-kh2lu 12 днів тому

    Love ya John 🙏

  • @anguskerr7665
    @anguskerr7665 12 днів тому

    What a kind gently old man :).

  • @Spook2312
    @Spook2312 12 днів тому

    Please do a new video in the church, like in the “old days”. Just a calm interview, without other background noise 🙏

  • @NavySeal818
    @NavySeal818 12 днів тому

    People complaining about such small sounds need to silence themselves first and foremost and listen to John talk.

  • @NorfolkGeorge84
    @NorfolkGeorge84 12 днів тому

    I'm going back to the UK next week. Would be honoured to meet John.

  • @angelwings1136
    @angelwings1136 13 днів тому

    ❤glad to see a new video ~ glad you’re doing well ~ Xoxox 💕🖤💕 💕🙏💕

  • @Rasjast
    @Rasjast 13 днів тому

    With John I always feel like I’m coming home…

  • @user-qk6iz4fx7b
    @user-qk6iz4fx7b 13 днів тому

    Bless him

  • @stinkypete4634
    @stinkypete4634 14 днів тому

    Haven't watched any of Johns videos in quite a while so ive just checked if he is still making videos, and i am so happy he is and looking very well!! Absolute love these videos in this chaotic world we live in sometimes!

  • @MCMusicalArts
    @MCMusicalArts 14 днів тому

    John. Thank you for showing me the stillness. You’ve shown me the real work. God bless you.

  • @chrisbrann492
    @chrisbrann492 14 днів тому

    If im being honest I know i dont deserve God's Love and forgiveness I try not to sin Just become tempted by alot of bad things And i lose sight of who i am Part of me feels i deserve God's wrath and punishment Try as i might I know i have failed

    • @Manpantspoo
      @Manpantspoo 11 днів тому

      The mind can’t decide to be a saint. You can’t decide to just not sin. There is no willing yourself into being worthy of god’s love. There is only a process of surrendering as god asks. The pressure of failure will slow the work that god has started. All that you can do is sit with who you are today. We are all doing this work with our sins and mistakes. All the change that you feel you need comes only by opening your heart to how beautiful god is. It feels humbling and at times shameful. By just being in gods proximity is the only way to change. It’s not our work it is god’s spirit that makes the change. Just show up, ugly sin and all your mistakes. If you feel shame that’s not god if you feel humbled and sorry you are doing it right.

    • @lovesilk1
      @lovesilk1 11 днів тому

      Treat yourself like you would your very best friend who is dying <3

  • @PC-ds6zk
    @PC-ds6zk 14 днів тому

    I'm grateful that John Butler shares same birthday as me ❤

  • @silvermoonuk
    @silvermoonuk 14 днів тому

    John, has anyone told you that you are a cool dude? Xx ❤️ ❤️

  • @reneekh3599
    @reneekh3599 14 днів тому

    This man's wisdom is amazing ❤. He sums up here what I've always believed in my heart about the human experience & condition and our relationship with the Devine... - Ironically, similar to John I was born & raised American in the Roman Catholic faith by a faithful mother whose parents immigrated from Poland, but I am also of middle eastern Ukrainian Orthodox & Byzantine/Eastern Catholic heritage; & this man reminds me so much of the spiritual side of my deceased eldest brother - who was my brother who struggled so much with this human condition and the existence or non-existence of God. I wish I would have found this man before my brother passed, to share John's talks with him. BTW, 30:45 is so, so true.