These things are sent to try us
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- 'These things are sent to try us' - and they do, don't they? And we're the better for it. The blessing of being tried is that it breaks our complacency. When life goes well we're tempted to think, 'Ah, that's it!' A sensible life works to save your soul beyond the trials and tribulations of the world. This life is a preparatory school. Learn from this school of hard knocks, and follow the inner compass of your heart that leads you home.
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John's voice is my favourite ASMR
Yes, but the smacking is a little too distracting for me.
cmp0714 😂
Mine too
Dear John, I've struggled with depression all my life. I hope I will continue to live. I wanted you to know that you have brought me comfort. Thank you for your life.
Hope you're doing okay. Depression can improve with time and patience, I can confirm that :)
I dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts since I was 12, and I can proudly say that pursuing Jesus was the only way I was able to overcome that. When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane he wept and cried out to God “My soul is overwhelmed to the point of death”. That passage for me made me realize that, Jesus really does get it. He’s lived through the same troubles we have, and he proved that to us. Lean into Him, learn about Him, read the Bible and talk to others. And hopefully one day you can be set free too.
Kraken Films thank you for your thoughtful and kind words.
Kristen Ganz thank you for kind words Kristen.
panicholson you’re welcome :)
Thank you john for answering the question. I'm aware that the true self is not a here today gone tomorrow aspect. It was more of a perspective to look from in the question. In terms of preperation I've been struggling for 14 years with this so I know what to do when it happens to ride the current, just get confused at times as to why these impairments happen out of the blue. Crippling anxiety makes me feel stuck to the ground at times. So I just sit and meditate it out as best as possible. Thank you for the reply it was beautifully put my friend.
Nicholas Huddleston if it’s any comfort :you are not alone.
Sometimes I think this world is designed to create anxiety. The individual is led to believe they are never good enough. Well, Nicholas.......you are who you are, and you are more than good enough.
Thank you John and Phil for these wonderfull videos! 🙏
Dear John, your words are very spiritually uplifting , every time a new video is released by yourselves a feeling of overwhelming excitement is experienced. Every word uttered takes a deeper depth into the beautiful world of our true self. So lucky to have met a man so close to God. Thank you so so much both John and Phill. With all my love and respect.
Great to see Phil back asking the awkward questions, and to be assured of a wise answer from John.
Thanks for the welcome. High peak video? Are you local to Bakewell? Phil
Dear John, I visited your area today on Google Earth Street View. I drove on Haddon Road along River Wye to Bakewell. The Lord has put you on His Lap! The stonework and green fields, and trees are all embracing. Do you give talks there? I was moved by seeing the All Saints Church and many other sights. Just like I was there. Let's meet at the Bakewell Pudding Shop! I am so far away, in the Arizona desert! But now refreshed having visited you. Joy
Wow. Thanks for sharing this John - you’ve given me a great idea. We could record from screen a Google Earth flyover of Bakewell, the church and the river with Johns voice-over. John loves Arizona by the way. Phil
Always refreshing and full of wisdom..thank u
Nice to see Phil in this video and listen to Johns words of wisdom 😀
I Agree, nice to see you Phil
Thanks. I will be doing a few cameo appearances on the longer conversations soon to be released on the new feet on the ground club. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Brilliant, look forward to all new content 😀
it is so happy to see your video again, it is on the right time 🎊🎆🎈I totally agree with you, "There’s a beauty in being undistinguished ... to live unseen, unknown, in peaceful communities of friends, far from cluttered, dirty towns. How terrible to be suddenly snatched from a quiet ."These words impressed me deeply, I am reading your book now, thank you great master, and also thanks Phil !!see you tomorrow 😍🥰💖
Wonderful wisdom, thankyou John and Phil for this lovely video. I listen to John most days, and the Holy Spirit is at work in his words. God Bless
Glad you find them uplifting. Phil
Thank you John. I needed this message today. I have been surrounded by such mean people that I often feel trapped in despair. You help us see the bigger picture. You have a truly pure soul.
Thank you, John.
Thank you Mr Butler and Phil :) Phil, I love your hair - it looks good long!
Hi Phil & John. Good to see Phil again today ! I have followed your posts for about a year or so now, and really enjoyed the adventure of discovery. In the mean time i have qualified as a psychotherapist and counsellor. I use an Integrated approach to client work, from the psychoanalytic to CBT & mindfulness. I wanted to make you both aware of the ripples on the pond, the extended effects of your wisdom. I often ask clients to have a look at your work, we then discuss within our therapy sessions. All have been very much impressed with your simple approach to this, it helps them see another way, previously out of their awareness. As a lapsed Catholic, however a Christian of a type, I have been so pleased i found you. Thank you both from my heart. Paul Dodd
Wow. Well done on qualifying and referring clients to John! Do you think we can be included in the curriculum?😊 Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment . Yes !!
Glad you're back, Phil
Nice to be missed. Phil
Thank you for today's good medicine.
Dear John, each and every word in all of your messages are true blessings! Thank you!
Grazie John, from the very centre of my heart.
Thank you so much, Phil and John
Thanks for watching. Phil
Thank you grandpa
Thank you father your word is a lamp to my feet
Life is preparing us for graduation to the spiritual life. That idea really gives me hope. Thanks once again.
What a beautiful video this was. Such wisdom. I really needed to hear this. Thank you ❤🙏
Yay Phil’s back
Thanks. Always nice to be welcomed back. Phil
Beautiful....just beautiful........
The last phrase from this video was pure GOLD! Sounded like there's nothing more to doubt from. Amazing, thanks John!
Thank you, John. God bless you for your words of wisdom. Wish I could hug you in person in gratitude for all your guidance. Sending you my love.
So many things are sent to try us. Sometimes just getting through the day seems a strenuous effort. These wonderful videos are always a bright point and uplift.
Many thanks!!
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Thanks Ellison. Phil
Lovely John Butler so full of wisdom!
Follow your inner compass of your heart... thanks John♡
God bless you John and Phil, thank you.
Thanks for watching. Phil
So good to see you Phil!
It seems I only make a guest appearance these days! Phil
Great audio for outdoors
Great video as always, good to see you back on camera Phil.
Shucks. Thank you. It’ll go to my head. Phil
Thank you, I really needed this.
You’re welcome. Phil
God bless you 🙏
Thank you John, I needed that.
Beautiful souls. Thank you 🙏❤️🌺
Yes indeed. Take care and my very best wishes. Tim Marshall
Thank you john! ❤️
You've touched me with this message. Thank you.
Soldier of kindness
Love these daily videos. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU!
the human heart is deceitful above all things though, so we are given a better compass: His word. otherwise, lovely message John, thank you ^_^
John said to "follow the inner compass of your heart" I think he means that if we are really able to contact this inwardness, which is perhaps our true heart, we will not be deceived.
Amen.
AMEN!!!!!
Until another day. Thank you John and Phil :) 🤲
Thank you.
Your amazing you teach us so much
Many thanks John!
That's your best video ever
Wow. Thank you.
Another Gem. Thank you both. Short and nailed on the point.
Yay Phil, I haven't seen you in a while. I only have heard you behind the camera. :-) I think Phil should do some Q&A every once in awhile too and maybe combos sometimes with both Phil and John.
Oh, this is a great question. Thank you.
You tell us to be present and not project ourselves into stressful futures that might not happen. You also tell us to prepare for a host of possible catastrophes just hiding around every corner.
Its stoicism, prepare for the worst but hope for the best
@@samuelrashleigh7761 Neither of which is being present in the moment.
@@Argonova fair, Im guessing its kind of a balance? Im not a particularly wise person, but im just kinda thinking through it
Actually, that’s a very good point. I think I am one of those who does not prepare for some anticipated future disaster. And seems to go against living in the present moment doesn’t it? Phil
I've been watching and listening to your videos for some time now John, I appreciate the time and care you put into your answers.
Have you got any advice for someone who constantly has negative thoughts about himself and his worthiness. Im sure he would appreciate your knowledge on how easy it could be to focus only on the positives and not be over powered by the negatives. Talking to someone face to face is embarrassing Thank you John, God bless 😊
Thanks for this Mike - did you see John’s recent video “deserving piece?” This is familiar territory for John also. Phil
Hi John and Phil. Thank you so much for what you do. I've been thinking about the idea of becoming more and more conscious about death during the course of our lives for several years and I realize that, even though I'm only 23, most people are not willing to even think about death like I do. Then I see my grandfather who's 80 and who never thought about these things and now that he's loosing his strength goes to church because he's scared of dying. It makes me think about the ego and how most people still follow their animal instincts, but unlike animals they rely on God when they're scared. My thoughts are not so original, I know, but having said this I keep wondering if it's still the ego that pushes us towards the work to save our soul, just like our animal instincts push us towards survival. In this regard, John, I wanted to ask you if you ever had the chance to explore Taoism and Lao Tzu's ideas,where a man's "goal", for lack of a better term, is not to save himself, but to live in balance and respect of others, knowing that the Tao (God, nature, the whole) is indifferent to what happens to its creatures. I just find these ideas to have a lot to do with the truth you've been able to find in your life, but the ego always seems to lurk everywhere (even in this boring comment). Sorry for the many words and thank you again.
Gianmarco - not at all boring. The most interesting observation and question. I too am captivated by the ideas of the Tao. In fact, I see aspects of it in Johns life and videos. I will ask him. Thanks. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment I appreciate it. Thank you so much, Phil.
Great question phil....cos the pull of depression and negativity can ve too strong
John needs to do an ASMR video. I know it kinda feels like one when he talks, but a full ASMR would be killer.
Thanks Nathan - there is a playlist currently “top 10 ASMR” chosen by ASMR fans. Also, check out John’s interview on Conscious TV which is also on this channel. Coming soon - the feet on the ground club with new ASMR content. Phil
Good idea - on the new “feet on the ground” club John reads a selection of his poems. Sweet. Phil
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I would love to see you on Russell Brand's "Under the Skin" podcast!!
Wouldn’t that be cool? I have a lot of time for Russell Brand. You could try and arrange it for us. Phil
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I would love to see John and Rupert Spira in conversation
@@SpiritualUnfoldment I'll try!
I have a question I would love you to answer, how do I stay strong? The one I love is self isolating at her family home I’m at my home, we haven’t seen each other in 2 months and I doubt we will for another 2 at least! John please, how do I stay strong mentally when life is stressing me and my mind is eating away at myself and I can’t speak to the one person who gets me? It’s hard to keep going and if it wasn’t for her, I don’t know if I’d try to keep going in all honestly, meditation helps in that moment but not in the long run:( I just need some advise I think, god bless all and sorry to be a burden
At least you have a love of your life.... I haven’t dated for twenty years...
Grace Froggatt true, I am lucky, but my mind sometimes doesn’t show me that side
Acceptance, non-acceptance is suffering forgive and let-go, if you don't you suffer there's no other way. When you accept what is in every moment every moment is the best some Buddha somewhere said that.
Hi Charis - we all feel for you and some of us are in the same situation. John has been in this excruciating situation himself in the past. In fact, he has just finished editing the love letters that he wrote to the one he loves when they were separated and he was lost in depression. It may be published later this year, maybe not. You are staying strong my friend if you have got the presence of mind to watch his video and ask This question. Well done. Keep going. John says “if you don’t like the weather, wait a bit - it will change.” Phil
Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler thank you so so so much for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate that! I would be really interested in seeing that, if you decide to publish it! Thank you for the support, I will keep going and I will say strong! I lobe that quite, thank you Phil and thank you John! I’ll work that saying into a song I think, you both mean a lot to be even though I’ve never met you and your videos help me each day, thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart! I hope you are both well and staying healthy and happy!
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This video gives me much hope. I would love to make it into the kingdom of God.
And why wouldn’t you my friend? Phil
lying & stealing in the past Phil. I could have been a much better person while growing up too in many ways. I realize now but I fear it might be a bit too late for me now.
@@onenessseeker5683 I hope this parable of Jesus will give you confidence that all is well NOW and that the kingdom is yours for the taking, even if you feel you're a bit late to the party. :)
1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard.
3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. 4 He told them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ 5 So they went.
“He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. 6 About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’
7 “‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered.
“He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’
8 “When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’
9 “The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. 10 So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. 11 When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. 12 ‘These who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’
13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Many blessings to you!!
Spot on John The problem I see with people is people want the Christ consciousness hence the true self But dualism is so much easier for the mind,EGO
One must learn to be still, like you say all the time. Awareness without thought, Thought cannot exists in the moment. This is how meditation helps us.
Thanks - good observation. I am reminded of the verse in the Psalms “be still and know that I am God.” The being still comes before the knowing (thoughts). Phil
Yes the world we live in is a school, kind of harsh school. Some of us are dropouts, others are bullies here, some are the quiet types so on so forth. Still it is hard to accept the fact that we need to be tried/tested if we were perfect in our ways and created as perfect.
However, I always see humanity as a growing up child.
In times of so called "eden" we were deemed as perfect newly born infant who trusted parents and loved being marked as the greatest gift they could have.
Now humanity was or is adolescent youngster who in past few thousand years is behaving like 9-18 years old teen in age of rebellion. We may now be in the rebellion for independence trial. It is like saying:
- Nobody is going to order me around, not even me!
then we realize:
- We have met the enemy and they are us.
What can parents or god or etc. do at this point? They must let the consequences of the young person's resistant choices play out and not interfere. Only then we will learn.
Ending this rebellion against self-interest and accepting their leadership authority in life is the last challenge of adolescence. It must be met before young adulthood can truly begin.
Thought creates a image you have of yourself and others , but is not there without thought. When you see the illusion thought has created and the image it has created no one will be able to put a pin into it including yourself. When you get rid of the illusion, only then you will be able to see what you really are .
I really love all your videos and like I’ve seen from so many other commenters I’m far from being the only one in that sentiment
One thing that bothers me about this video that I’d like to see in another possible video is…
When John says that it’s all preparation and the mission is to save your soul, what can go wrong and what are the consequences of this? Are we not guaranteed heaven? I suppose I mean at the end of it all
Man I am lost by the question and Phil’s crazy canoe analogy! True Self ?? Lost again --
Amen!
If your a fairy you can float on a leaf ..how quaint.
Trust in God..and I do.
Thanks John .n Phil.
I would love to throw a line into that river, looks great
It is not easy to be prepared but it is worth trying just like falling is easier to do than climbing.
Watch these videos everyday. Surprised John doesn't lose a lot of his subscribers though especially when a lot of his viewers comments are people merely seeking stress relief and mindfulneess for self ego peace and as John indicates fully in my opinion he's not much interested in here only in spirit,at least they're sticking with him anyway so it would seem x
Thanks for watching Steven - John sometimes calls meditation “coming to rest“ and he doesn’t mind at all if people come for stress relief or peace. We could all do with a little more These days don’t you think? Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment thanks for reply Phil,yes I agree,hope you are both well
Can I just ask is John safe and well? Just this video was recorded on 23td April.
@@Cygnet2 in the credits at the end of the video
John is safe and well and fit and cheerful. When we record the videos in the woods or by the river we may do two or three on the same day so now we are a little ahead of ourselves. Phil
Hi John and Phil
Loving the long hair Phil
Much love from Ireland
Hi Catherine - thanks. I’m going to keep it. Got any scissors? Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment
Get rid of the scissors!
Freedom comes in all forms!!
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John who you got trimming the beard Sir. My ol Barnet Fair is looking like a wild hedge. Hats off to you Sir.
Can anyone tell me how a Human prepared him/herself for the kingdom of God before Christianity came on the scene? I mean, where did all those souls go that never had the faintest clue of one God that sent his Son to die for our sins? Think of the millions, if not billions of souls that didn't have the "benefit" of knowing the Christ, or of the bible, or of the promises made if they would only give themselves to God/Christ. Where are those souls now then? And is it their fault that they were born hundreds or thousands, or tens of thousands of years before Christ revealed himself and his promises?
Well Friend, according to Jewish/Hindu/Buddist/Zaoist/Indigenous/etc etc. thinking?
Soles were/are Reincarnated until they reach their Perfect sole.?? Nirvana? Christianity teachs against such thoughts since his arrival for he stated "I AM the way the truth and the Life" No one come to the Father but way of me. His way being Jewish was from Anitiquity/Kabbalistic thinking in the Golden Rules:
"Love thy neibor as thyself"
"Do onto others as you would have done to yourself"
He generally broke down the Torah(Hebrew) ways for ALL of mankind.
Heres some food for thought.! Jesus Christ himself after his Crucifixtion was Reincarnated himself, as an Incarnate (back as himself) and the ONLY ONE who apparently ever did in ANY Religion respectively.
Hope this sheds some light for you friend.☺
PS: And 2 Prophets in OTorah never died...they ascended straight UP☝.
@@need2know739 , thank you for your answer. So if I've understood correctly, pre- arrival of Christ, you get re-cycled, and denied any place in Heaven because you were born too early. Post - Christ, if you're a firm believer etc, you get granted a place in Heaven, because you were born at the right time to be around when JC was on the earth, or you were here after his death, and had access to the torah, or a temple, or teachers. And JC got both, he got re-cycled, AND got a place in Heaven........ So, that begs a second question then. We are led to believe that Modern Humans have been in existence for around 250,000/ 300,000 years. Why did God/Christ, wait for 248,000 years before coming to earth and revealing the way and method of getting into Heaven? Why was God/Christ content to let billions of souls be re-cycled and denied a place in Heaven? And yet post Christs arrival, you're not re-cycled, and you do get a place in Heaven if you have faith, follow and believe? It doesn't sound very democratic or fair does it?
Pheasant season is when ?
also i want to thank phil,i forgot last week..
John don't be Tryna check out on me dude 😒
✊🏿 lets squeeze out another 10 - 20 years TOGETHER
What are your thoughts on the rapture or reincarnation?
Thanks for the question - John is always suspicious of his thoughts on anything. Is it idle curiosity or do you have a real issue? If so, I will ask him. Phil
@@SpiritualUnfoldment I am also curious about his feelings on these things. However, I sure would hate for any ill feelings to come up here, as these can be such divisive topics. Nevertheless, if John ever feels like expounding on this kind of thing, I'd be all ears. I've had two dreams in which Jesus has told me He is coming soon, and I often wonder what the exact meaning of them might be. I suspect he might blow right past the theological arguments about such things and into the heart of the true meaning.
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Haha that's fair. I don't want to waste time asking about things that aren't helpful, so yes my question about ressurection is just out of curiosity. But as far the rapture goes, I think if he addresses this topic people will become more serious in their faith. There are many people including myself who are getting dreams that Jesus is returning right now, and I'd like to know if John senses this as well, or if he thinks getting caught up in this matters. Thank you
5:50 the meaning of life is to learn, also on mistakes, and to know why they are mistakes. Life is a playing ground, to evolve... To become godly. To become gods, to break the chain of "Samsara" (Vedas) into higher realms...Of course John (partially Russian) was raised in Christianity, although he "found" the meaning of meditation, which existed before the judeochristianity and remained (preserved since the "pagan" slavic Russia) also in Orthodox Pravo Verye ("right faith"); Prav realm was in times of pagan Russia believed to be the realm of gods, ruled by Perun and Svarog in Heavenly Iriy. Also known as realm of Svarga, ruled by god Svarog. Svarga is also known in Vedas, the realm of Svargaloka (Svarog's Log(forest; in Russia, slavic lands used to be a territory in the forest which is close to the source of life - water). John reminds me of those prechristian old believers, called Volhvs (Mages) who were also known as Veduni (Vedas; "those who know")...66.media.tumblr.com/30a217b375a1bb90c0dbc0cf66b9d368/tumblr_ompzguFljo1uc488jo1_400.jpg
@Paul The Mascot Why? No. Even if i would do you have a problem with that?
There is no other life John
How do you know?
Hi old timer , when we die is there any afterlife , meny thanks take care. Pop
Thanks Pauk - surprisingly nobody has asked this direct question before. I will ask. Phil
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I dont think these things are sent to us to test us. It's all created in the mind,the cleaner the mind the less bumps are experienced in the ego created world
john butler.
John always says that our suffering comes from duality, as in you and I. Does that mean if we observe ourselves as though we are someone else and give ourselves an order, so to speak, i.e. 'You must do the washing up' or 'Go to your room' is this a sort of Triality?? 🤔😂
Actually, a very insightful idea. John often refers to the “3rd point“ which resolves the duality rather than extend it. Phil
"These things are sent to try us": I take the liberty to strongly disagree. We aren't "tried" by God; were it so, this God would be too capricious and cruel to fit my heart desire; certainly it would not be the God of love I find in myself. I object to such a human-like god. Things happen to us to help us learn and discover and deepen our connection with spirit, which is love and beauty and peace and equality and movement and harmony and everlasting security.
That’s an interesting point. Life is not a “hunger games“ set up by God to test assailed is it? Rather, we might see it as the obstacles we all come across naturally in our humanity. Phil
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ThatGuy Matt he’s first.
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@Mattias Kraft...'First' among equals! LOL.
ThatGuy Matt internet cookies are good.
The first will be last and the last will be first. 😋
Good God there is an awful lot of wisdom in this little excerpt. A lot condensed into 10 minutes!!
Thanks Grace. I know - it’s exhausting. We both eat a banana after a recording. Phil
Keep going!! I think the world needs you both right now!!
If I only met the right woman John then everything would be wonderful at least for a little while. Tell Phil to get a hair cut he's starting to look like a bit of a hippie.
solidair I’ve met the “right woman” already 5 times and two divorces! Do yourself a favor and work on transcending your dependence on HUMAN LOVE for your sense of happiness! Otherwise except for a few instances of joy here and there, you will spend the great portion of your life chasing an ILLUSION!!
It’s the same story for women..trying to find the right man.
I don’t think he’s been born yet.
Dammit! You guys ruined it! We want John asking and answering the questions!
I want Phil to ask the questions.
I find this dishonest.
Hi, John. Your wisdom is a stepping stone on my own journey to find my own path towards peace and spiritual fulfillment in this life.
I don't want to pose too difficult a question, but I've noticed you talk about the benefits of using this life for learning and seeking oneness. We're so lucky, however, to be given those opportunities - and I often worry about the many people in this world who have to fight all day just for a chance at survival. Communities ravaged by disease and hunger, infants dying before they're given a chance, people who have to endure the worst hardships imaginable. Folks who believe in reincarnation often state that these short, brutal lives help build empathy in the soul as it moves to the next existence, trying to give purpose to the lives that have it the hardest. What do you believe? How do you incorporate the suffering of third-world countries into your world view?
Seriously big question you got there.
Thanks Wiley - a great question which I will ask John. By the way, I love your moniker. Phil