Dealing with thoughts

It's a fundamental aspect of the Work to practice attentiveness. Whatever we're doing, work with attention. Even leaning on a stick with attention is a wonderful thing. If enough attention is gathered to a single point, it becomes almost miraculous. Attention is a very good way of dealing with thoughts - when you listen to something with full attention there's no more left to give to thoughts.
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Thank you Mr Butler. My feet are still on the ground since I first saw you 4 years ago.

[@jaycollins458]

Presence is something I struggle with. Trying to stay within myself has been the hardest thing I've had to learn to do. The struggle is real bit John helps me relax more than he could ever imagine.

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[@magnumopus7199]

Meditation is a wonderful remedy to untie the bonds

[@charles.e.g.]

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[@anissah161]

Exactly what I went searching for just now - dealing with thoughts. Thank you.

[@KCost82]

These are the type of men who should be leading the world. Sadly they seem to be in short supply and men who hunger for power claw their way to the top of every organization from business to government.

[@ca5218]

My silent friend holding my hand.. Common sense guide to meditation was my 1st meditation thank you so much John..

[@JoshTheNerd]

Thanks John!

[@AquilaTheHun]

It would be interesting to see a talk between John and Ekhardt Tolle in person...

[@lennymclean.]

Thanks John, your guidance is really appreciated.

[@TimothyJonSarris]

What John says about being fully present and if one was 100 % fully present one would probably explode, reminds me of something I read about certain monks who when during meditation they were perceived to be as if they were surrounded by a bright light or as if they were on fire. Maybe that’s what made John allude to such a image.

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To me, Spirit ~ Presence is expansion infinite holy quiet conscious comforting communicative pregnant with possibilities filling the void reassuring patient calming peace (thanks for that one - I forgot) here and there inside and outside sensing feeling LOVE 🧡

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Would love to be at one of Johns sessions

[@NectareanSpirit]

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Hope John and Co are keeping safe from the floods

[@Finn11233]

Thank you

[@robertforsythe3280]

Thoughts? What makes them manifest? Is there origin from within or do they come from some other place. A lot like Dreams , as well what kind of dream. Tune ones mind to Father first and foremost. Follow the teachings of our savior. I wish you well in your work.

[@mr.t114]

Yeah stillness is good but these days i´m too upset to have that serenity and total peace, circumstances, world situation. I would not say it gets to me so i act on it but i´m concerned and i want to move on to a better stable world, he mentions stability as i listen and type and i filled in with it myself.

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Is this a retreat in southern Ireland?

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Me too

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I hope John chills out and watches TV occasionally 😂 What would be your top three sitcoms John? I’m guessing your a Dads Army man 🤔 Or maybe “Allo Allo”

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