John Butler ‘Discovering Stillness - Part 1’ Interview by Iain McNay.

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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  • @thesullivanmusic
    @thesullivanmusic5 жыл бұрын

    "He was a quiet man, an artist. A craftsman . . ." sounds like the beginning of an epic story.

  • @Eliscothern

    @Eliscothern

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @teagan6502

    @teagan6502

    4 жыл бұрын

    It reminds me of the less sinister of the beginning of a Christmas carol

  • @trizvanov

    @trizvanov

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the beginning of Charles Darwin's biography

  • @zachmarshall6059

    @zachmarshall6059

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's just basically me and the boys

  • @FoxyBoxery

    @FoxyBoxery

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like the beggining of a German epic like Hermann and Dorothea for example

  • @rrmond
    @rrmond6 жыл бұрын

    Not all KZread rabbit holes are bad

  • @alexandraaikonika

    @alexandraaikonika

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have never actually regretted going down one of them. You either have fun or learn something about this world.

  • @RocketDraco47

    @RocketDraco47

    4 жыл бұрын

    Still true a year later 😂

  • @bigstonez

    @bigstonez

    4 жыл бұрын

    A tribe called quest yoooo

  • @Cyan_9

    @Cyan_9

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @zachmarshall6059

    @zachmarshall6059

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was originally watching minecraft then somehow got to some hyptonizing guy and this help

  • @nathannealon9388
    @nathannealon93885 жыл бұрын

    This guy put me to sleep and woke me up all at the same time

  • @hergie409

    @hergie409

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @tikster67

    @tikster67

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha!! Sounds rather cathartic!

  • @josephpalacio2343

    @josephpalacio2343

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nathan Nealon just like your girlfriend

  • @okwest9198

    @okwest9198

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂

  • @chromakey84

    @chromakey84

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @namasbouer4075
    @namasbouer40754 жыл бұрын

    This man is the primal grandpa, he is the living archetype of a wise, loving, aware counselor.

  • @Saukingalpha

    @Saukingalpha

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grandpa Prime

  • @justcloggedthetoilet

    @justcloggedthetoilet

    Жыл бұрын

    Grandpa in his prime

  • @astralandreid

    @astralandreid

    Жыл бұрын

    Uncle grandpa

  • @robertallen6710

    @robertallen6710

    Жыл бұрын

    No age at all, really...

  • @yairaun7405

    @yairaun7405

    10 ай бұрын

    mira un hincha de river aca, que curioso jaja.

  • @rozzahudson9585
    @rozzahudson95856 жыл бұрын

    Imagine a conversation between Bob Ross and John Butler.....

  • @CannibalTM

    @CannibalTM

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rozza Hudson top 10 anime crossovers

  • @djalilourabi3140

    @djalilourabi3140

    5 жыл бұрын

    Epic rap battle of asmr history

  • @asbjronekstrom3705

    @asbjronekstrom3705

    5 жыл бұрын

    i think there would be a bubble of peace that could stop even the most heated of arguements

  • @danieloliver5264

    @danieloliver5264

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thatd be legit

  • @danieloliver5264

    @danieloliver5264

    5 жыл бұрын

    They'd probably talk about being in the army.

  • @SuperDougie89
    @SuperDougie896 жыл бұрын

    The old snow shovel guy from Home Alone. Such a lovely man.

  • @cjosephcoffman

    @cjosephcoffman

    6 жыл бұрын

    SuperDougie89 underrated comment

  • @serenatsukino999

    @serenatsukino999

    6 жыл бұрын

    SuperDougie89 😁😁😂😂😂

  • @burritosupreme333

    @burritosupreme333

    6 жыл бұрын

    His name is Old Man Marley. Show some respect! 😂

  • @ethanrosenbloom2637

    @ethanrosenbloom2637

    6 жыл бұрын

    ☠️☠️☠️

  • @ottovonbismarck7646

    @ottovonbismarck7646

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heretic

  • @skobywankenobi
    @skobywankenobi2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jana_Rea

    @Jana_Rea

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful observation... Very much so. Thank you for your lovely comment.

  • @harlowisla

    @harlowisla

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pie4

    @pie4

    9 ай бұрын

    Hell nah not the roman larper projecting his own ideas unto a grifter to form an emotional connection

  • @thelaststeakbender3150

    @thelaststeakbender3150

    9 ай бұрын

    @@pie4 grifter? how is this old dude grifting

  • @imanolsilvera7931
    @imanolsilvera79315 жыл бұрын

    "So we heard about John because someone wrote in and told us about him..." God bless that good person.

  • @livetrueenlighten55

    @livetrueenlighten55

    3 жыл бұрын

    The good person who abandoned his wife?

  • @glmomo

    @glmomo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @hop6965

    @hop6965

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's impressive how one small deed, one recommendation, can change so much in the world.

  • @danielespejo375

    @danielespejo375

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@livetrueenlighten55 so spoke the blameless Lamb of God, right?

  • @AbsoluteAbsurd

    @AbsoluteAbsurd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@livetrueenlighten55 They're talking about the person who wrote in about John, not John himself

  • @bplis115
    @bplis1155 жыл бұрын

    Bedtime is never far off when I hear “He was a quiet man...”

  • @Johnxxxxxxx

    @Johnxxxxxxx

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Daniel Factor Very conscious of good work as well.

  • @lovrobenic1863

    @lovrobenic1863

    5 жыл бұрын

    An artist 😎

  • @dro8031

    @dro8031

    5 жыл бұрын

    The hedges, the trees, the grass...

  • @RPKGameVids

    @RPKGameVids

    5 жыл бұрын

    Feet on the ground, bottom on the chair.

  • @5uvus394

    @5uvus394

    5 жыл бұрын

    A craftsman

  • @cowboyfunkk
    @cowboyfunkk6 жыл бұрын

    Came for the potential asmr, stayed for the interview

  • @mlissa3232

    @mlissa3232

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @switcheezy

    @switcheezy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lmao same

  • @benmcdonnell85

    @benmcdonnell85

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @alexblatchford4147

    @alexblatchford4147

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same wow asmr for sure

  • @daveferguson4657

    @daveferguson4657

    6 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal. Would love to listen to him in person.

  • @drums3269
    @drums32692 жыл бұрын

    The classic line we all love: "He was a quiet man, an artist, a craftsman".

  • @uniquechannelnames

    @uniquechannelnames

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah like the beginning of a great novel. A perfect man to listen to

  • @Lincoln2016F

    @Lincoln2016F

    9 ай бұрын

    It never gets old

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dennissmith9435

    @dennissmith9435

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Why do you think you find solace in solitude?

  • @mikeb3315

    @mikeb3315

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TinyMaths

    @TinyMaths

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@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.

  • @cefb8923

    @cefb8923

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pritpaldhaliwal6509

    @pritpaldhaliwal6509

    2 жыл бұрын

    "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.

  • @ocarinag33k
    @ocarinag33k6 жыл бұрын

    He is one with the Force

  • @kyridounis5040

    @kyridounis5040

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bro......we found Obiwan

  • @ottovonbismarck7646

    @ottovonbismarck7646

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heretic

  • @SpinningSideKick9000

    @SpinningSideKick9000

    6 жыл бұрын

    'cause he's dead?

  • @NP-np1xm

    @NP-np1xm

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not really

  • @kyridounis5040

    @kyridounis5040

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Talented Insanity Thank u, thank u, i'm here all week😁

  • @FloridaManMatty
    @FloridaManMatty6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @abcdegmail

    @abcdegmail

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @denisaandreea5556

    @denisaandreea5556

    Жыл бұрын

    @@abcdegmail this happens to everyone not just to an interviewer . The people you hang out with , talk to affects you in every way

  • @barskepjusk
    @barskepjusk2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lioncub96x2

    @lioncub96x2

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's no longer with us.

  • @barskepjusk

    @barskepjusk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lioncub96x2 He died? :'(

  • @barskepjusk

    @barskepjusk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lioncub96x2 You are mistaken, fortunately. He is still with us, as he posted a video only 3 days ago!

  • @lioncub96x2

    @lioncub96x2

    2 жыл бұрын

    I read that he had. So happy I'm wrong !!!

  • @inspiringmedia3716

    @inspiringmedia3716

    2 жыл бұрын

    Death is fine.

  • @poisonvoid7691
    @poisonvoid76915 жыл бұрын

    Showed this to my teacher, now he's my student.

  • @TheDarkYoshi64

    @TheDarkYoshi64

    4 жыл бұрын

    Keanan Cruickshank Underrated comment.

  • @danielgribben4430

    @danielgribben4430

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @ref1235
    @ref12356 жыл бұрын

    I found stillness, I sat still and watched most of this, then my boss made me get back to work

  • @dohnjoe4910

    @dohnjoe4910

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ambientstereorecordings3528

    @ambientstereorecordings3528

    5 жыл бұрын

    You suffer from "work apnea" too?

  • @nathanwood1027

    @nathanwood1027

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hilarious😂

  • @nonyab5640

    @nonyab5640

    4 жыл бұрын

    When you’re sawing, focus on the movement of the saw.

  • @mementomori5374

    @mementomori5374

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nonya B and listen to the sound of it

  • @silencereminder329
    @silencereminder3297 жыл бұрын

    What a genuine human being he is. I want to be more like him and less how the world tells me to be. :)

  • @Evanpurdy

    @Evanpurdy

    6 жыл бұрын

    SilenceReminder well have you ?

  • @alexblock2248

    @alexblock2248

    6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @brianparks2039

    @brianparks2039

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think you are already 🎍

  • @ottovonbismarck7646

    @ottovonbismarck7646

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heretic

  • @ryanhughes1101

    @ryanhughes1101

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SpeedStrike
    @SpeedStrike4 жыл бұрын

    His voice is so sonically unique, I could easily imagine him as a Dark Souls NPC.

  • @TheSeptuagint

    @TheSeptuagint

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have a heart of gold. Don't let them take it from you.

  • @milaradisic8839
    @milaradisic88394 жыл бұрын

    I am deeply touched by the fact that so many people listen to this interview. This gives me a hope. Beautiful.

  • @numericalhorror185
    @numericalhorror1856 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TheRubberStudiosASMR

    @TheRubberStudiosASMR

    6 жыл бұрын

    The most peaceful voice I've ever heard.

  • @Slaughta18

    @Slaughta18

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you decent recording equipment

  • @superfriends8336

    @superfriends8336

    6 жыл бұрын

    you tried too hard :/

  • @allewis4008

    @allewis4008

    6 жыл бұрын

    An ancient wizard, probably a friend of Gandalf's, giving us mortals advice :)

  • @ottovonbismarck7646

    @ottovonbismarck7646

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heretic

  • @DavidB-rx3km
    @DavidB-rx3km6 жыл бұрын

    “John was unable to come to London” = “John didn’t want to come to London”

  • @bellobordello3272

    @bellobordello3272

    6 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @TheLittleBirdyKing

    @TheLittleBirdyKing

    5 жыл бұрын

    He is an old man, he probably doesn't like the speed of London.

  • @eylam9690

    @eylam9690

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bellobordello3272 Now I am actually dying.

  • @royalewithbees6541

    @royalewithbees6541

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MinusTheRogue

    @MinusTheRogue

    5 жыл бұрын

    I went there in 2010, the only thing i really liked were the different museums.

  • @samantha9860
    @samantha98603 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @sandybeaches6595

    @sandybeaches6595

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loneliness is a comparison, communion is one spirit

  • @acmulhern
    @acmulhern3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @silencereminder329
    @silencereminder3297 жыл бұрын

    this is someone I would love to talk to on a cold evening with a cup of tea.

  • @Just_Call_Me_Tim

    @Just_Call_Me_Tim

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Itzamemario 88 To each their own! Lol I'd be hard pressed to choose one over the other depending on what tea was offered.

  • @vibinwpsilocybin1424

    @vibinwpsilocybin1424

    3 жыл бұрын

    y a cold evening😳

  • @revivemi6234

    @revivemi6234

    3 жыл бұрын

    joder pinchar e morrer

  • @k8eekatt

    @k8eekatt

    3 жыл бұрын

    They have a new series called home alone with John

  • @IsaacLikesGames
    @IsaacLikesGames6 жыл бұрын

    If I was the guy interviewing him I would’ve fallen asleep.

  • @malabuman2463

    @malabuman2463

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would've laid my head in his lap....just like the ram did.

  • @PRINCESS2527

    @PRINCESS2527

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 right

  • @MattHerrettMusic
    @MattHerrettMusic2 жыл бұрын

    "Recognise the existence of the heart". Beautiful.

  • @trevorpepper1996
    @trevorpepper19963 жыл бұрын

    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 .

  • @allpremier
    @allpremier7 жыл бұрын

    Searching for ASMR. Search is done.

  • @Vales23

    @Vales23

    7 жыл бұрын

    this guy is the new bob ross

  • @jeremywendelin

    @jeremywendelin

    6 жыл бұрын

    Came up in mr recommend, instantly felt it

  • @brandysteele8858

    @brandysteele8858

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jeremy Wendelin what's that?

  • @bryantsteury8910

    @bryantsteury8910

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think he meant to say "my recommendations" that youtube has

  • @Rayven_cat

    @Rayven_cat

    6 жыл бұрын

    The tingles triggered by speech or certain sounds.

  • @kungfumantis97
    @kungfumantis972 жыл бұрын

    I can feel the peace emanating from this very wise man. He is the golden treasure of knowledge and humility.

  • @Rick_Cleland

    @Rick_Cleland

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥺🥺🥺

  • @GeminiFate
    @GeminiFate5 жыл бұрын

    His epic beard is the catalyst to higher knowledge.

  • @john13579
    @john135794 жыл бұрын

    Me: okay, I won’t sleep this time! Also me: *”he was a quiet ma...”* 😴😴😴

  • @MrLeer294

    @MrLeer294

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @ftsproductions1376
    @ftsproductions13766 жыл бұрын

    That is the most goddam soothing voice I've ever heard in my goddamn life

  • @mnase9259

    @mnase9259

    5 жыл бұрын

    Heeve Starvey

  • @durangorecords_

    @durangorecords_

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mnase9259 Steve Harvey *

  • @Omar-ly8me

    @Omar-ly8me

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@durangorecords_ it's a joke

  • @durangorecords_

    @durangorecords_

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Omar-ly8me idgaf

  • @WalterTonetto

    @WalterTonetto

    3 жыл бұрын

    what’s all this damning stuff?

  • @salutsoleil3682
    @salutsoleil36827 жыл бұрын

    This interview was so incredibly lovely. I am watching it over and over again. Mr. Butler is living stillness itself. Beautiful.

  • @jonasbaas6870

    @jonasbaas6870

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @mattklem
    @mattklem2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Eiko-tt9ng
    @Eiko-tt9ng4 жыл бұрын

    He carries the voice of a thousand story’s, expressed through the deepest parts of the soul

  • @Rick_Cleland

    @Rick_Cleland

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dans2971 😒

  • @elijahhill6602

    @elijahhill6602

    2 жыл бұрын

    He definitely sounds like Pooh for sure. Really.

  • @Rick_Cleland

    @Rick_Cleland

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elijahhill6602 😮😮😮

  • @monopodbs
    @monopodbs7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaelthemind
    @michaelthemind7 жыл бұрын

    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 !!!

  • @chrishomme6425

    @chrishomme6425

    5 жыл бұрын

    You should just sit for a while an be still....the feeling will com back to you... good luck to you.

  • @Mjgirl55

    @Mjgirl55

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael that was beautifully put...many blessings to you and I pray we both find that feeling again 🕯🙏

  • @user-xi1cv4nr4d

    @user-xi1cv4nr4d

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, indeed😀

  • @DavidHuskey

    @DavidHuskey

    5 жыл бұрын

    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'

  • @snowdog03

    @snowdog03

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-xu2mb4fg2w
    @user-xu2mb4fg2w4 жыл бұрын

    it's 04:30am and i can't sleep, youtube recommended this. how greatful i am....

  • @michaelscarn8348
    @michaelscarn83485 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @keeganator17599

    @keeganator17599

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adam Dickinson you just had to tell people you’re an atheist huh?

  • @yourmom7748

    @yourmom7748

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@keeganator17599 In order to tell people this mans words reach more hearts than just ones of religous people. Yes, relevant information.

  • @haxzaw8550

    @haxzaw8550

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @haxzaw8550

    @haxzaw8550

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @WouldntULikeToKnow.

    @WouldntULikeToKnow.

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@keeganator17599 tons of other people leaving comments about their beliefs. Why can he or she leave a comment about their non-belief?

  • @anemoia2661
    @anemoia26616 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @kivawyandotte6941
    @kivawyandotte69416 жыл бұрын

    Both men were wonderful and yes, it IS like ASMR but also spiritually rich. Loved it and loved the setting and lighting.

  • @bmxmeadows
    @bmxmeadows2 жыл бұрын

    “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.

  • @Horatio-Nelson
    @Horatio-Nelson4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bodhisattva4080
    @bodhisattva40806 жыл бұрын

    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❤️

  • @skyni1
    @skyni17 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen on Conscious TV

  • @GreatGreenGoo
    @GreatGreenGoo4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @PartOfTheGame
    @PartOfTheGame5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jana_Rea

    @Jana_Rea

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @HITTHUNTER1228
    @HITTHUNTER12287 жыл бұрын

    i want to meditate with this old guy

  • @rumioramone

    @rumioramone

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @tired247

    @tired247

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rumio Wayseer ....Wut.

  • @bulletproofmofo

    @bulletproofmofo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hunter Toole he welcomes anyone to join him. He meditates in the same church several hours every day

  • @jinrusso7993

    @jinrusso7993

    4 жыл бұрын

    Per quale cazzo di motivo 😂

  • @smackedinthejaw
    @smackedinthejaw5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nima5261

    @nima5261

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theres a big shift happening in the world have gratitude my brother even for things yet to come ✊

  • @robynannan7015
    @robynannan70153 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DdawgWalker
    @DdawgWalker Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @zemja

    @zemja

    Жыл бұрын

    He has his own youtube channel.

  • @MennatEllaithy

    @MennatEllaithy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the edit! That’s sweet of you! 😊

  • @memeprez1281

    @memeprez1281

    10 ай бұрын

    @@zemjawhat is it

  • @zemja

    @zemja

    10 ай бұрын

    @@memeprez1281 Spritual Unfoldment with John Butler. He also has a website I can't link or my comment will be considered spam probably.

  • @livvybeth2k187
    @livvybeth2k187 Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @shimragreenes518
    @shimragreenes5184 жыл бұрын

    Tingles for days. I could listen to him for hours.

  • @sharktoof1
    @sharktoof1 Жыл бұрын

    His voice puts me to sleep, but I feel awful sleeping through such wise and impeccable council. What a wise and kind soul!

  • @QuKun
    @QuKun2 ай бұрын

    "he was a quiet man, an artist.. a craftsma" best quote in asmr community fr

  • @RPKGameVids
    @RPKGameVids5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cmcgloughlin
    @cmcgloughlin5 жыл бұрын

    I misread the title as "Discovering Silliness" at first, which for some reason made the cover image of John hilarious

  • @mrjacob1718

    @mrjacob1718

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmfao

  • @jerrysmith8814
    @jerrysmith88145 жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet and lovely man) One of my favourite unintentional ASMR

  • @maxwest6595
    @maxwest65953 жыл бұрын

    John Butler will win the internet. Not today because of roaring idiots on Twitter,, but eventually, John and the ASMR craftsmen will win.

  • @ClementMcgrath
    @ClementMcgrath7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and deeply moving. Thank you, Iain and John.

  • @DCul
    @DCul5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @grownatural6235
    @grownatural62356 ай бұрын

    He's like a universal grandpa who'll love n care for u 😊

  • @fallennarcotic6981
    @fallennarcotic69814 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ramkij
    @ramkij7 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @WithFireIDance
    @WithFireIDance6 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how I ended up here, but I needed this

  • @annabelleward4670
    @annabelleward4670 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @noahmezan2073
    @noahmezan20734 жыл бұрын

    6:40 me after a 30 second walk

  • @jpisme8469

    @jpisme8469

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruh this killed me 🤣

  • @michaelcave8075

    @michaelcave8075

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol....got me to...laughed out loud at 3.30 in the morning....wife not happy!

  • @backtoemocovers

    @backtoemocovers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahhahhahahha

  • @AcidTechnoMan5000

    @AcidTechnoMan5000

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMFAO. BAHAHAAAHAAAAAAA!!!!!!

  • @lonnipounsford4838
    @lonnipounsford48389 ай бұрын

    A beautiful soul and great teacher, a wonderful example,for all of us. Thank you for having him on your show. 💕

  • @wysoft
    @wysoft4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dreamweaver2349
    @dreamweaver23494 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful soul. Thank you for the interview 😘💕🙏💜🦋🌈❤️🥰💚 I just love old people. They are so interesting, with such a full life

  • @TokarevDkl
    @TokarevDkl7 ай бұрын

    I want to fall asleep but at the same time the history of his life is so interesting, I don’t want to close my eyes ahaha

  • @ThomasRomlin
    @ThomasRomlin7 жыл бұрын

    Felt the stillness, heard the silence, saw that you two did too, masterpiece in interviewing and being, thanks!

  • @briane596able
    @briane596able4 жыл бұрын

    John doesn’t just sound like a very wise old man, he projects and exudes it.

  • @FirinnOnair
    @FirinnOnair2 жыл бұрын

    "Saw right through to the infinite beyond. " Very poetic. That's one way to put your indiscretions.

  • @kotieerasmus3909
    @kotieerasmus3909 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, he is such a special God's child, such amazing, honest and lovely personality. I just love all about him. ❤❤❤🙏✝️🙏

  • @justdoit4317

    @justdoit4317

    6 ай бұрын

    He is not just a guy he is a Santa Claus

  • @claudelebel49
    @claudelebel497 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pape37
    @pape377 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TryingToFollowChrist37
    @TryingToFollowChrist374 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ryanashbaugh4974

    @ryanashbaugh4974

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sevven777
    @sevven7775 жыл бұрын

    He was a quiet man... an artist...

  • @philofthesouth6019
    @philofthesouth60193 жыл бұрын

    Because John put all his level up points in Wisdom, his ability to make anything really interesting is such an amazing thing.

  • @solomonfaber8026
    @solomonfaber80267 жыл бұрын

    My heart swells with joy listening to you. Thank you.

  • @taylenday
    @taylendayАй бұрын

    Somehow the story of the Ram made me cry. Beautiful.

  • @neilcmusic
    @neilcmusic5 жыл бұрын

    He seems like a good person however I wouldnt want to be behind him in the post office queue

  • @bluewolvesstudios2822

    @bluewolvesstudios2822

    5 жыл бұрын

    Forgot the post office...imagine the airport.

  • @Nukeplayfrconneries

    @Nukeplayfrconneries

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or at the movie theather😂

  • @laurabell9455

    @laurabell9455

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or the DMV

  • @aloc9194

    @aloc9194

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or Wal-Mart on Black Friday.

  • @god5535

    @god5535

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or play no time limit chess.

  • @MtMarshi
    @MtMarshi6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MrJohndory111

    @MrJohndory111

    6 жыл бұрын

    MtMarshi atheists can be spiritual too

  • @eylam9690

    @eylam9690

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @militaristicsoldier856

    @militaristicsoldier856

    4 жыл бұрын

    Óglach Rory no paganism is belief in a pantheon gods not connected to Christianity, a spiritual atheist is just an agnostic

  • @elenol1310

    @elenol1310

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @elenol1310

    @elenol1310

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spirituality is different than religion

  • @MegaLynchman
    @MegaLynchman5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Paddington_Clifford
    @Paddington_Clifford4 ай бұрын

    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 🙏🏻

  • @theCreativeAssemblymachinimas
    @theCreativeAssemblymachinimas5 жыл бұрын

    I listen to this video every day before sleeping. Asmr at its finest

  • @TallonC
    @TallonC4 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait for the part where he says “Christopher Robin!”

  • @Seantendo

    @Seantendo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh, bother.

  • @nezbit8989
    @nezbit89895 жыл бұрын

    This mans voice melts me away into complete relaxation whilst offering wisdom! ❤️

  • @bonnieclark8069
    @bonnieclark80692 жыл бұрын

    Good Morning John Butler, may you be blessed.

  • @rusted8400
    @rusted84005 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else just want to hug this guy? Or is it just me?

  • @DeanReadYorkshire
    @DeanReadYorkshire7 жыл бұрын

    Wow! One of the best interviews you have ever done, the truth on show for all to see, thank you to you all.

  • @wethemedicine3204
    @wethemedicine32043 жыл бұрын

    This is an incredible interview. John Butler you are a remarkable humble human being. Thank you for all that you are

  • @FaisalZagoo
    @FaisalZagoo20 күн бұрын

    I didn't knew he was a philosopher, I used to use this to fall asleep ... ...

  • @christinaminton8441
    @christinaminton84414 жыл бұрын

    Are we sure this man isn’t a wizard? He gives off this wonderful, magical wise man vibe.

  • @JulianSummerhayes1967
    @JulianSummerhayes19677 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful. A true opening to love and everything.

  • @santoshshurashetty331
    @santoshshurashetty3315 жыл бұрын

    "Finding stillness in the movement..!"

  • @xigbar1994
    @xigbar19944 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @elliottb6007
    @elliottb60072 жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of the most beautiful videos on this website