Why don't you do something?
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- A common complaint John hears is that meditators, with their 'head in the clouds', are 'no earthly use'. "Why don't you DO something useful" is the challenge. In this conversation John tells of his attempts as a young man to "make the world a better place" and what it came to. For the first time we also invite questions from invited guests addressing 'mind' and 'why does realisation take so long?'
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Did you know you can now listen to John on Spotify and other audio platforms? Here is his most popular recording 'Common sense guide to meditation' (1m views) - ffm.to/commonsenseguidetomeditation.
Hello John, im a young man, 17 and your experiences and willingness to share them in hope to help has given me great great hope in myself:) thank you John
How are u now man?
How you doing?
@@repopackman7560 I’ve been doing so much better in life, working and socializing, feel blessed to be alive
Hearing John talk, helps reassure me so much that I'm doing just fine plodding along from day to day. I have no ambition in life other than to strive to be happy and healthy and do no harm. Simplify my life and find a quiet sense of peace. Thanks John.
That's exactly how I am too! I have been meditating as well, but I have no real material ambitions.
That's lovely I wish you well 🙏🏻
@@kathybuckley2338 Thank you very much.
The productivism of the modern world is too powerful a machine
Brainwashing makes you a happy happy happy Rube.
My boy is the best ASMRtist and he’s not even trying.
Some Cynical Asshole
Right! 🤣
Cuz eye pooted
Much better than those camgirls on here that dress like strippers and just whisper for 30 minutes.
He was for me for about 1 video then I'd just spend the whole time listening to him attentively instead of sleepin
The great thing about John is he is incapable of causing offence. Just a softly spoken peaceful, articulate man. No matter what you believe he is interesting to listen to
He's causing me offence with his constant lip smacking.
Ryan Ford I never asked bitch
@@styled590 XD
I agree but believe it or not
He will still cause offense to many people incapable of grasping the paradoxical sheer almighty brilliance of Zen or god or dao or stillness many words for it !
@@SkyScannerBtown there are some people who choose to be offended by anything, no point worrying about those people
Guided meditation by John would be great.
Agree agree agree! Immersing the spirit in "silence" sounds so simple yet can be near impossible!
Απλά ο, τι καλύτερο για να κοιμηθω
Yes!
That would be nice. I hope they read this and make it happen.
THIS MUST HAPPEN
I hope Me Butler knows his life work from his youth helping in S.America to his daily meditations silently happening over the decades has culminated in what his heart has always wanted. He is doing something and has been. Now the fruits are being shown in these videos. We’re fortunate to find ourselves here, hearing his story. This is a modern day Confessions of a Saint.
John's so wise that even Vincent Van Gogh shows up at the 18 minute mark to ask his advice!
I wish i could follow john around for a day
Olivia j you probably could, but he might run away from you when he noticed you were stalking him (just kidding ;), John is indeed a fascinating guy)
Judging from the intro he doesn't walk too fast, I'm sure you could follow him if you're not in indecent shape.
Seriously, dear Olivia, you can, for what am I? Here and now, just listen, look, and you'll find yourself quietly present. Feel the great Presence, and ask yourself, "Where do I end and John begin?"
Spiritual Unfoldment thank you❤
Olivia j Creepy
John is so beautiful..we send you love from Dublin 💖
And does Dublin love me?
@@chris61981 obviously not.
@@Entschuldigungen it does
@@chris61981 I just tried to be funny.
@@chris61981 of course it does.
You are doing something, John. Something wonderful. You're sharing knowledge and insight with hundreds of people who badly need peace and wisdom in their lives. Thank you :)
Brainwashing works and pays cash for slick hustlers, Cupcake!!!!!!!!!!
John, you are a true beacon of hope on this disturbed world of today. Many thanks and love from Chile.
zatoichiMiyamoto I love you John ❤️ you bring me closer to what is most important, and give me hope. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️❤️
Chocolate Tastes Like Chocolate he kinda does it every time he speaksn't
Wena wena
@@Prisoner wena choro
Wena shushetumare.
Mr butler, I hope you live forever... well.. i know you will as we all do, but at least 20 more years here! we have a lot to learn from you! Love the videos, keep em coming!❤✌😇
You trimmed your beard! I wondered what was different
I feel so full of love after watching and listening to you John. Thank you so much. I agree that a guided meditation would be wonderful.
Thank you so much. These videos are wonderful. I listen to them again and again.
@12:50: He has watched the world change to something alien. The culture alone has changed so much, the world he grew with is for all purposes, dead. That should be enough to make him bitter and afraid. He is neither. That is testament to the power and worth of Spirit. Thanks for the work Jon (and Phil).
Super Glued It is incredible to think how dramatically the world has changed in his lifetime, I shudder to think just it will look like in another 50 years time.
He isn't bitter or afraid of the modern world because,in every way,he lives on the outskirts of it. Funny how gurus never live in high rise hell.Be interested to see how long their peace would last in the grind that's assaults most people daily. That said, a part of me likes John....I think think
Thank you John. You are a blessing from God.
We Missed You John.
Is he dead? Sorry i just found out that great Man like two days ago and now i'm watching videos with him every evenig befor i fell asleep, its very relaxing to hear him speak
@@a.l2025 he's alive and well.
john you’re helping a lot of people (including me) with the knowledge you’ve gained through your meditation. mental illness is a plague right now and your videos have helped people find perspective or a way to cope. you remind us that everything will be ok. so thank you for doing something for all of us who hear your message :)
Meditation and stillness are the medicine for my soul. I love the John Butler video series. Please continue.
Type Moses on Wikipedia and learn what a total dumbfuck you are, Rube.
You are leading by example John which is more than what most can say. Thank you for the enlightening videos
Is someone boxing the goddamn Mic what the fuck.
John’s such a pimp he uses TWO canes. God bless
Why it's the music so dramatic at the beginning? 😂🤣🤔
Good to see you back John, hope you're in good health
I think some people have forgotten that everyone has their own calling... I think he is trying to tell people how to be happy with their life... well what made him happy and "whole" in life.
Dear John on my own path to realization by just observing you has brought me to many revelations and looking back I see that it has all been the same revelation everytime. Just thank you for the love you mean more than I can express. Best wishes for you
John lives in the here and now, what an awesome place to be
John seems to suggest that anything any one does only blocks the goodness that would exist without someone doing this work. Imagine a world where everyone thought like that. Nobody would work towards curing cancer or help fight against poverty. There would be no scientific advancement and we’d still be in the Stone Age.
I don’t doubt that John wishes to do good in the world but he doesn’t seem to have thought any of these big questions through. It worries me that so many people in the comments seem to accept what he says without questioning it in any way.
Alex S Davidson Perhaps, though how do you determine what is “truthful” and what is “babble?” Encouraging people to listen to this, just for the truths it may, or may not, contain, will inevitably result in people also believing in the babble, which as you explained, encourages ignorance.
He talks like Treebeard
Hillarious post...u r right haha. :)
Lizzie Meerkat
Good call!
He has the same kind of wisdom as an Ent.
Come to Christ. He loves you. For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever shall believe in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. That is God's promise. Just come as you are, sins and all. Come as little children back to your father in heaven. Just believe that Jesus paid for your sins on the cross. Believe in God's promises to save all those who believe on his Son. There is no sin so great for our Lord Jesus to not forgive. God bless.
So much gratitude and appreciation for you John. Blessings and love to you sir.
Guided meditation, please. 😁
Do something? You’re clearly doing it. Thank Y✨U.
We want more...we want more...I know we are not on a concert but...but silence of John penetrate into my heart and body and wake up joyful spirit more the a music at a biggest concert!!!
I mean, I'm mainly hear for his voice but I do fine myself increasingly curious about what he's discussing. Like, meditation.
Ha that's cool
Love it, we are now going to listen to it again. Great format.
So much gratitude for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I could listen to John talk for hours but I usually fall asleep in 20 mins
Mr Butler, you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your many stories and wisdom.
Took me a while to figure out who he reminds me of. Of course he’s one of the Ents from LOTR!!!
Thank you John for all the great spiritual work you’ve done in your life! It reverberates across the heart of humanity past, present and to come. Being comes before doing and there is no better therapy for our being than the Divine Therapy (as described by Thomas Keating) we go to when we meditate.
Wat a beautiful conversation with a beautiful person....but who puts the horrible introduction music?! Sounds like pots n pans clattering noise.... please put something that's in lieu with John's beautiful peaceful energy nmessage
I think meditation and reflection is so vital. And since discovering John and this channel, I have become wholly inspired by his philosophy, biography, and his teachings. I’m exceedingly grateful for stillness and for John sharing his life and beliefs with us all. Because of it, I have come to feel much more grounded despite our troubled times, and more in touch with my spirituality too. Plus, I find John’s voice to be one of the most compelling I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
TYpe Moses on Wikipedia and learn what a total dumbfuck you are, Rube. Brainwashing is fun, but the wags bet cash on facts, not the invisible world - created by Christian Hustlers, Cupcake.
John, your meditation is the only best thing to do according to you is because it's not really meditation, as you have answered it yourself, its like a prayer. Basically, you are saying, meditation, which is spending time with your Creator, is the best thing anyone can do, especially those who 'tries to do something'. Therefore, if you want to make a difference, spend time with Jesus/God, and by no planned effort and your soothing voice, thousands ending up trying this life-changing 'no use' meditation. Some get the bonus of eternal life too. You rock 'Treebeard'.
Absolutely, with meditation all this things are left behind.. Its only presence..
You can never answer the ego with the ego, that is the mind made state
Any "venue" is perfection....thank u all
Mr Butler is heaven sent. He has helped me so much. Never question why . Just listen . Deep silence
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
OMG, this guy is the living Deckard Cain! Just wait until he says: "Stay a while, and listen!"
Ha! That's what I thought when I was playing Diablo 3 like what is John Butler doing in this game? John, ooops I uh mean errr Deckard Cain yeah that's it. Uhm I am here to search for the fallen star. 🤣
Is it just me or do both of these visitors do their clothes shopping from the same store? (0:06)
Thanks, John. Your humility and love are inspiring. You inspire me to go deeper and deeper. To hear of the troubles you have been through and the peace you have found gives me hope. Good work John.
Hi Great video and so glad it's back in the church. There is a resonance and a depth that did not quite come through in the other location. Keep up the good work, look forward to the next offering.
Love and Peace
Well said John. You have bought some comfort to this confused soul. Thank you.
Sometimes helping can be elusive. Artificial fertilizers have allowed us to feed the masses. More food has led to population booms in places that didn't need them. Try telling those farmers they weren't helping. Unforseen consequences.
John has just recorded an interview with the BBC on the origins of the organic farming movement for the 'Witness' program which will be on air in April. Phil
I think he is saying exactly that
As Spiritually as he still very Humble.
John of God
That was brilliant. I could listen and be with John all day. I can feel his wisdom. There is no question but a request. Is it possible just to hear him continue to speak about his knowingness and how we can live in full filament and freedom. That will be gratifying. Thankyou
Brainwashing makes the Christian cult thrive, without ever checking any Bible facts!!! It's a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We must get out of the way.
Seems like John is struggling a tad lately. I notice that not only is he starting to repeat himself in different vids, but he also seems to go rogue and basically rambles. He didn't really seem enthusiastic about this session right from the gate. None the less, I still love the vids and John's soothing voice and insight. Thank you.
You know kids now days spend hours a day playing video games. Maybe they should try meditation for a while maybe they wouldn't be so hurt about everything
Garry Curtis sometimes there are desperate people that don't have the resources to help themselves.
If your an eight year old child forced into slavery you may be very grateful to the kind soul that campaign's to free you and give you a new chance at life.
Love and Peace
I just jacked off. Same difference. Needed a nap after and I was as level-headed as it gets
Where meditation with children has been tried (in schools etc), it's found to be extraordinarily well received
Garry Curtis I grew up playing video games and now I study lao tzu I learn about meditation I think about "higher" things. Just let kids be kids and they will grow up fine.
Maybe if Parents would actually be parents, they wouldn’t have such maladjusted kids who need meditation.
Yes I know, modern society, especially in the USA, doesn’t want Parents, they want hard working, limited thinking taxpayers.
who else /comfy/ here
Number ONE: Please get a professional microphone setup. Thanks.
I'm so happy to see another video from you. I do enjoy to listening to your stories and experiences.
"There are no questions there, no doubts, no uncertainty". This fascinates me. That we have an ability to reach such a position during our existence. I'm a million miles from such clarity but what strikes me most is; what have we done to ourselves!
These videos are so great!
Dear John, you are a true blessing in my spiritual life thus enriching and stabilizing my daily life. May God bless you and keep you,,thank you again🕊
My guy John is a duel wielder
A delight on many levels, as usual.. Thank you
John seems younger looking . Is it just me noticing? Maybe now the the whole world is interested in his wisdom and listening to what he has to say about everything he has a new purpose. I hope John isn’t overwhelmed by all the attention.
What a sweet, kind message. So far surviving, thank you!
@@SpiritualUnfoldment Thank you, John. I have been into asmr the past few decades, and yours is incredibly awesome.
he's in la la land of touch with the 'real world'...like many 'guru types' who want to get into the rarified 'too spiritual' life they remove themselves from 'regular living' and sit on their 'mountain tops' looking down on others...if everyone was like John the world would be dull, lack playfulness, wildness and giggles...God is 'wild'...i am not a 'corrupt' being...he's clocked up bla bla hours in meditation...pure 'escapism'...i sound like i'm knocking him , guess i am...he sets himself up as an example of how 'others ought to be' and now way...Tollee, Papaji, Mooji, Dyer, Jung, Hillman, Thomas Moore and so many other people 'live in the real world'...this guy is 'sitting on top of a mountain'...good for him...wonderful...i trust and pray you love it there and live in the lap of peace beyond all understanding...he's escaped the everyday and decides not to 'engage' the ego and wildness and spontaneity...he come unglued standing in line at an airport counter...of course he's not going to be at an airport counter...anyone who lives in the church with those surroundings can 'easily be spiritual'...no big deal...etc.
I want him to live forever
Love your videos guys. Keep up the good work.
Thank you John for being willing to share your life events, ups and downs... Thank you for your honesty and just being real and always accurate with your stories. Your accounts never change so I can tell your a man of integrity and that means a lot to me in this day and age... Thank you!
I love it, thank you guys🙏🏻
Absolutely love your videos. Thank you John & Phil. I really liked this format too, with the guests. Maybe you could do a q&a section with some videos where John can answer questions asked by your TH-cam listeners. Keep up the good work, always love it when a new video pops up! Xx
The more I listen to him.I imagine he sounds like John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin will sound like some day if he lives long enough.
Your humble way of bringing so much wisdom 'namaste', thankyou John
Dear John,Your words of wisdom "Wrapped" in the benevolence of "Holy Spirit" IS the very thing that can save humanity from ITSELF! So the work that your doing is greater that you imagine. Over 1 MILLION viewers are being TOUCH by the Holy Spirit thru a Godly instrument called John Butler!!!...YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER, perhaps not in form but in SPIRIT! "There is no place, no time, no state where God is absent"...A Course in Miracles.Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to work thru you!!!!!......Robert from daytradingwiththelight.com
A beautiful soul. Thank you for taking the time to make these and share what you have learned in your life’s time.
Thank you.
Incredible video. I clicked as soon as I saw this in my feed. I was NOT disappointed! :)
John, could you please go deeper in description of your life while being in Russia? Would be amazing to hear what is the difference (in any) between local people and other people around the world
My new book on Russia is in the last stages of production. It will be publicised when ready - before too long, I hope
It's ok boys, your going to go to the big sleep regardless and guess what, its nothingness. Life is amazing because our brains perceive it like this, our brain is so complex from evolution we have become so arrogant that something else is after the end, because people are scared of death?
There is not one factual piece of evidence of anything past death. Good luck, really relaxing video though!
I like these videos, keep them coming! One suggestion: please correct your aspect ratio issue..you are editing in a smaller size final output and squeezing your native footage, so the effect is everyone looks very skinny 😂
Frank Schalk maybe that was the intent 😏 You can be vain at any age, I suppose 😉🤭
He said Meditation leaves the Scripture behind....that's oddly ironic. Be careful brother John. You may have mastered Meditation, but are clearly lacking reverence of The Word....That gives LIFE & LIFE ABUNDANTLY. Its Powerful and a Treasure trove that can easily fill 10,000 lifetimes. I will NEVER leave Scripture behind, instead I will both fall deeper into them through Meditating on them.
Like a Dance. Here I thought you were my Hero, looks like if you have the ability to drop Scripture I was wrong in my thinking. I still love your insight but demons can hide in the stillness as well, usually disguised in our own thoughts.
Meditation is for the Soul, The Scriptures are for both Spirit and Soul.
John Butler - The Spirit Whisperer! By speaking so slowly and calmly, we are drawn in deeper. Thank you, John , wherever you may be🙏
"Native Indians" you know that native people of a country in SA aren't called "Indians" right?
So man is corrupting the orgional perfection of creation and causing,amongst other malign influence,the dog eat dog nature of nature(15.06).How come then the predators who roamed the earth long before man.Another example of John's thinking not adding up BUT I still like him and some of his speech seems profound.He's a breath of fresh air in a trendy world.Don't have to agree with everything he says though
About to be 30 yrs old tmrw...my spirit wailes but I understand I am the prevailer of my life. Thank you God and teachers, for all your wisdom.
Love from Russia! It would be great to see you one day:)
"Rather than me being the doer of good, it is the spirit doing the good and I am an obstacle of it". This is a very eye-opening perspective of life. Assuming the spirit is 'stillness' and 'presence', I am interpreting Mr. Butler's insight to mean that we can do good simply by 'being' instead of feeling the need to act. This may not apply to every situation but in my experience, asserting a calm demeanor and speaking/acting only when it is requested of me, seems to produce a warmer atmosphere for those persons in my presence.
I just discovered John a few days ago. He is the first person that I can really connect with as one of the most profound people since my connection with a woman that walked across the U.S. for 28 some years known as Peace Pilgrim. Am disappointed that he transitioned 9 days before my birthday last year. I would have like to have sent him a message of great appreciation for sharing his divine message from spirit.
I just have to ask, did the two guests purposely dress the same? They're both wearing dark blue v necks and black pants
So, if we assume that John has indeed meditated for 30'000 hours then this can be expressed as a total of 1250 days, or a little under 3 and a half years. That's absolutely incredible dedication.
Or escapism,depending on how one might look at it
All I want is peace & to feel as though I don't need nothing else
I really love the “harvest” analogy! John’s spiritual garden is eternal🙏
Dear john I love your talks they. Help even an old j lady like me I cannot see very well .thank you Phil too love mae the world go round, ,,Lydia corbett,xx