If more to life than meets the eye, what earthly use am I?

KZbin viewer Rowan Daly asks John Butler, "If there are so many people alive right now, then how does what we do as individuals matter?" John answers from his own experience as a young man who wanted to "Make the world a better place". Through long periods of loneliness and failure, he's continued to meditate and eventually find "Infinite completion."
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[@spartan003]

This seems like a man who's been alive for thousands of years.

[@shockshplock3480]

His beard contains secrets only god knows.

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

You chose wisely

[@redroots3103]

An old soul

[@basedelon]

He's a Seer, like the dude from Vikings

[@mattward549]

@bing bingbung is that by choice?

[@darthgraveleater]

Imagine this video but he’s wearing a wizard hat

[@richardcarrington7774]

And gandalfs staff, self hand crafted - made of the finest illuminated wisdom!!

[@DIFFIEH]

Pissed myself laughing at this

[@saxorxiii7589]

free drink

[@Pr3DaToR15]

Butcher Urgot would be worse.

[@mountainlaurel5264]

top comment no doubt

[@leapinglynx]

This gentleman could give me directions to the restroom and I'd still think it sounded incredibly wise.

[@leapinglynx]

@William Oarlock I'm sorry to hear about your learning disability. We all have our struggles.

[@charliegreene3093]

Leaping Lynx What happened to your deformed neck?

[@hardcyd3r]

@William Oarlock there's nothing that says what nationality she is. I think it's curious that she is complimenting John for his manner of speaking and your response is to write a personal attack. Why? John's videos are all about becoming enlightened, what you've done is just mean spirited and pointless. Even if she is American, her comment leaves nothing that should label her vacuous. Be kind to people.

[@FoxyBoxery]

@@charliegreene3093 What happened to your deformed brain?

[@leapinglynx]

@@hardcyd3r Thank you for the kind words Kailey. Like you, I'm rather baffled that people with nasty personalities would even be attracted to his videos. Seems counterintuitive. 🤷

[@SMartypAntsPants]

'Tis better to walk alone, than with a crowd going the wrong way.

[@marioenrique9367]

Bars 🔥

[@alienfreak2698]

🙏🏼

[@lauriemoore7220]

But who are we to say which way the crowd should be going?

[@SMartypAntsPants]

@@lauriemoore7220 Don't worry about the crowd Laurie... just choose your own path!

[@lauriemoore7220]

@@SMartypAntsPants I do choose my own path. So do others. Maybe there is no crowd.

[@tomwilliams8591]

He's a real life Dark Souls NPC.

[@Evergrimrecordings]

Nailed it. 👌

[@sermedjaber]

the way he talks, yes totally

[@Cicuta__]

Yes yes yes 😂😂

[@NichtNameee]

Praise the sun

[@Yotrymp]

The setting really adds a lot too

[@TylerTheObserver]

This man could explain how he murdered and then ate a family of four and I would still fall asleep

[@Daniel509476]

Tahib The Observer 🤘nice!

[@johnnyhenderson6207]

Thanks for reminding me of how dumb smart asses are.

[@RobsRemixes]

Hahaha so true

[@corvus3835]

You just got a problem then

[@zaneshepherd5245]

hehe ..I would laugh more but I am falling asleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep zzzzzzzzzzz

[@lukahmad5683]

"Sounds like a real cry from the heart doesn't it? must be echoed my millions of young people" - These words got me in tears a bit. Feels like Mr. John Butler pat me on the shoulder 😢

[@bradg1436]

If you read this, i'm giving you a hug mate. Stay safe...and know that the world is better off for having you in it. :')

[@Chuck_N0rris]

Just poking you to remind you to return :)

[@lucasjoe-mj9th]

yo come back

[@lukahmad5683]

@@lucasjoe-mj9th Yo, its been 10 months since I'm feeling down, its weird when bad things from 10 months ago feels like 10 years ago and good things from 15 years ago feels like last year. Life is so funny. I already quit and deleted all my social media account. On KZbin, I'm disabled recommended videos, shorts and only commenting to say hi or asking something important, feeling a lot better living without social media. I'm so happy. Listening to Mr John Butler to fall asleep is hundred times better than mindless scrolling. This is weird to some people but at the age of 29, I love my life, I didn't know it was possible to feel like this back then lol ^^ you guys have a great day!

[@lucasjoe-mj9th]

@@lukahmad5683 thats good man

[@Sensiblewellbeing]

This man is incredible. I am adopting him as my Grandpa.

[@komaganpp3025]

Yes he our grandpa...thank you

[@MegaChorro123]

Komagan pp *communism intensifies*

[@BubblesTheBard]

He is KZbin's grandpa, agreed?

[@kevinmontero5257]

Lmao adopting and hes like 70

[@Sensiblewellbeing]

@@kevinmontero5257 as a Grandpa not a son

[@user-zf2qt8ei4c]

This man is the human embodiment of Treebeard. "...we never say anything unless it is worth taking a long time to say." -Treebeard

[@arcane_ironic]

don't be hasty

[@fleaship6134]

Ha I just commented that he sounds like Treebeard before I read your comment, great minds think alike.

[@Lynn-ip9sh]

I like ur name 🕺🏻

[@mattward549]

@@fleaship6134 Exact same

[@876r876rf]

I thought the EXACT same thing hahaha

[@ala-lash3710]

When you ask someone a question and they close their eyes and go within... bruh, you gonna get a good answer

[@logeyperogi1805]

I do that, my female friend was asking me some questions because she was majorly stressing out over everything happening in her life, so when she asked me for advice, I sit and wait for a second but then I smile, lean back, close my eyes and take a deep breath, when I let out my breath and open my eyes, she’s leaning in, she’s listening intently, like she thinks I’m about to give her some godlike levels of wisdom to her, so I ask “What are you doing?” She told me “Well, it seemed like you were about to tell me something good” I don’t like bragging but I do believe I’m somewhat wise

[@reduXstereo]

@@logeyperogi1805 You're only wise if you make all the right decisions going forward.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

After waiting on an answer for 5 mins i still havent heard one, sounds like a buncha beating around the bush to me.

[@felinediscipline]

@@logeyperogi1805 Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a Fruit Salad

[@aidandraper4096]

​@@nunyabizwacks6711 you're missing out on a whole world of bliss and light. This man speaks ultimate truth

[@karlymorgan6011]

When I watch his videos, my dogs gather around and sleep next to the computer. And that's all I need to know about him.

[@the8419]

Karly you must have some insane beer burps! 🍺

[@IGotNoJam]

@@the8419 I'm wildly confused as to why someone has a kink over burping girls. Those poor girls 😅

[@the8419]

@@IGotNoJam poor girls? Lol Why?

[@getbamboozledlsr6883]

@@the8419 seek help

[@alanm6o9]

My dog just did the same thing lmfao

[@brodycarroll1733]

This Is the best thing I imagine the Internet is being used for at this time

[@ADjustinG2013]

i love how his answers are a journey even for him. He's not always sure where he's going with his responses, and he's discovering the answer along with us. It's a ride for him, too.

[@cedricart6833]

no, he knew everything he said but he is just thinking about putting it into words and making it easy to understand.

[@jpsolar]

and what a joyfull is`nt it ?

[@Nadine----]

Good very good ! 😘😘

[@johndeschlong591]

Articulating experience, into speech

[@emerantiaantoniaparnall-gi4213]

and he always manages to trick us and that biggest answer to life is not what we want to hear haha

[@kirsten4803]

John riding his bicycle is such a peaceful image.

[@Willsg703]

Long live king John

[@sandersonrigby]

The antithesis of that video of hickock45 riding a bike with an uzi

[@joshuabruce9599]

This might ruin it a bit but the way he rides reminds me of a scene from an old Muppets movie where you briefly see Kermit riding a bike

[@LucasJodokast]

Its a tricycle

[@gregorcollins]

Joshua Bruce I love this brief Kermit image

[@CrankyRayy]

He is an Ent, a Wizard, Dumbledore, Merlin, Gandalf, Greybeard (From Skyrim), Santa Claus, Shovel Guy From Home Alone, and finally John Butler.

[@DarksideoftheMoon79]

And merlin.

[@CrankyRayy]

@@DarksideoftheMoon79 yes and merlin

[@eXquisiteGaming110]

Ahaha shovel guy from home alone XD

[@dillonshea4268]

I died loling so good

[@Zazou_96]

John: That is a very good question... *30 minutes later* Me: What was the question again?

[@emerantiaantoniaparnall-gi4213]

hahaha 44 minutes absolutely well spent and its like reading the bible from genesis to revelation in that short a period of time. Amazing!

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

Yea no shit, shit kills me tbh

[@keratinbrotherhood]

@UnintentionalASMR We must protect this man at all costs.

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

Keratin Brotherhood i have always found that unintentional asmr as a title is such an oxymoron. ASMR existed as a result of natural actions and I have found that anything other than naturally occuring ASMR is too manufactured and over processed crap.

[@f.s8495]

Michael asmr is defined as audio-sensory meridian response, it is not defined by whether the noise that is responded to is natural or not

[@zanhuang7402]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!

[@MadonnasSpareVagina]

@@TheAcenightcreeper I agree. The unintentional asmr is the best. Or the older asmr videos out there that were less polished and more natural. Now it's all becoming so over produced and overly polished it does almost nothing for me. I need videos like this.

[@a.s.5280]

@@MadonnasSpareVagina i agree with you 100%

[@gingerels]

when he snorted after laughing 😭 protect this man at all costs

[@kyrlics6515]

Visualize hm taking a shit

[@CobaltLobo]

I read this right as he did it 😂

[@onionbot2]

Kyrlics no

[@Handhandme]

@@kyrlics6515 you can also not do that

[@Mimi_113]

Loved that.. made me smile

[@zZ-yw9hn]

This man is humanity . Humanity is this man . Protect this man at any cost

[@williamwimbourne856]

He oozes old school English masculinity. strong, silent, wise, gentle, compassionate, stoic. He probably does 20 push ups a day, lives on bread & butter corned beef and baked beans. I bet he wears a bit of old spice aftershave! A role model for us men. A fatherly man generously answering our deep and thought provoking questions. We should be thankfull to the other gentlemen for taking the time to ask the questions and posting 👍👍💚💚

[@iamradical]

I bet old spice aftershave smells like this dude. It’s probably this gentlemen’s natural scent.

[@truthseeker6584]

you are right, he would be an excellent role model for men but generally speaking he would be an excellent role model for all of us human beings when we grow old. Being old and wise, having faith, being kind and gentle toward others thus being a blessing for them.

[@dvargart]

Yeah gotta be masculine and do 20 pushups a day ofc

[@speedbump5548]

Feeling alone in my life... even with children. This video helped me more than you know. I just lost my momma. I really feel alone. But I’m NOT alone. I’m a good man. I’m loved by many. I have a good heart and A hug is just request away.

[@spreadlove7761]

SPEED Bump I’m so sorry to hear that dude

[@williambocock7292]

Speed bump, same here mate. My children are my world so you think it would be enough. For most it is but for others it's a mental thing. You're not my friend, not even close, like you said. maybe this will help and maybe it won't but I tend to find the most common denominator for people like us is not that we are truly alonenot that we have not found our true spiritual calling in this life. In the next days and weeks keep an eye out for things that make you smile or give you a sense of belonging in your heart. You will know when you see or hear them. When that happens ask yourself if there is something you can do in that field to help others. I truly believe the key to happiness is helping others and I hope that gives you some kind of solace. Godspeed my friend!

[@darksector_0675]

I lost my mom and I know exactly how you feel

[@astrotrain3332]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 How would that lift his spirit

[@astrotrain3332]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 it's pretty dark, I don't recommend that for someone whos depressed, but to each their own.

[@ahmetsag4326]

Listening uncle John everyday, im an Turkish-Muslim, hello everyone.. May god give more healthy years to John

[@svonkie]

Hello Ahmet, we're all in this together!

[@fairweatherfriends.]

Welcome Ahmet

[@ahmetsag4326]

@@svonkie yep!

[@rongutzwiller9764]

I’m an American Jew. I get the feeling that John would like each of us just the way we are.

[@reecemesser]

@@rongutzwiller9764 Utterly fantastic, isn't it. Wonderful man is John

[@BeautyIsMyCulture]

It's January 28th, 2023 (1:28am) and I'm happy to know this delightful being is still alive. It would be a gift to sit and listen to him in person someday.

[@monkie1overheaven943]

Thank you

[@emmanuelgomez3366]

I really like that you established the date and time 👍

[@ninab.4540]

Phew

[@healeyfam]

Better get after it. He's surely not too much longer for this world.

[@rioharper8577]

“Turn deserts into green and feed the hungry world”

[@werstbehavior]

please keep this audio setup

[@imperiusrex4893]

Yes, such a joy to listen to.

[@bonnieprincecharlie774]

YES

[@Kenulas]

It’s actually horrible, it’s like being in his throat

[@vidare6310]

its so relaxing to listen to.

[@williamlarson2759]

Andrew Werst Yes..perfect! I'm gonna pass out now!🙁😴💤

[@kairos106]

The sound is pure ASMR.

[@chronitized]

Tingle-free ASMR, I dig it dawg

[@Beiskraft]

I know you..

[@TheCamsaw]

Kairos YES

[@shrekwazowski8199]

chronitized you don’t get tingles from the voice?

[@zakapholiac9377]

Shrek Wazowski no tingles but his voice is pretty relaxing. I’ve never got ‘tingles’ don’t even know what it feels like

[@sweatysalad5536]

This is remarkably beautiful and inspiring! Hello everyone! I am 14 years old, ever since i have listened to John Butler's Spiritual unfoldment, it has only made me happier and more enlightened! Oh If only we could meet him in person it would be an AMAZING and MEMORABLE experience! Hope you are well to anyone who is reading this!

[@eXquisiteGaming110]

You’ve a bright future ahead of you and great taste in KZbin videos ;) Don’t let anyone bring down!

[@user-ph8zk5dw7y]

cool but i wouldn’t give away personal info like your age- 🧿👄🧿

[@truthseeker6584]

It is a great gift and real grace to find somebody like John Butler at such an early age. You are blessed :-) Please make maximum use of it and - if you not already have - start to meditate. Then, after some time, you will be able to really experience all that he says by yourself. Then you now longer have to believe in what other people say about the Divine but you will KNOW it. And this experience of the Divine is the most amazing and memorable experience you can have. If you don´t meditate you will probably never really own the experience of the Divine. Going through your adult life with its thousands of problems, fears and sorrows you might even forget all that John Butler has said. I wish you all the best! May you find the will and the energy to meditate on a regular basis and enjoy the feeling and the bliss of One-ness.

[@noahevers2736]

Give happiness another decade kid... lol but its good you found John's videos, I'm sure it will help you find your path in life to some degree

[@Farsightful]

Calm your salad down right now.

[@TheEnergizer94]

10:15 this man is so at peace with his own mortality it's almost reassuring

[@Kev95682]

Is John aware of how beloved he is on the internet? I bet that even if he knows of his online celebrity, he’d take it in stride and just be grateful that he’s been of help to someone. What a great man.

[@Ivory-cr5vz]

Yes, exactly! He is so humble!

[@bradleywilliams9896]

John needs to make audio book versions of his works.

[@spiritofsapphire]

Oh I'd love that

[@freeskier175]

And what would happen if you listened while driving? Probably a few crashes, but less road rage.

[@Tyler-zh9gz]

@Mr. Meeseeks I'm Mr. Meeseeks look at me!

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

More audio books is more words, more words is more sounds, that's all entertainment. Johns message is to go beyond John Butler.

[@lisac6139]

I am afraid I would only 'read' the first and second chapter of every audiobook....:-D

[@ratherande]

My depression is getting a run for her money with this video 🏃🏼‍♀️

[@alcappacino]

This man should officially be inducted as an Elder

[@callistomoon461]

I wish people like John would be in charge. Wars would be over.

[@darrellborland119]

@Callisto Moon...we would all be whispering at each other, and snoozing....a totally boring planet...kidding!

[@todaynotnow]

Meditation dont get rid of bad people in this world, war does

[@todaynotnow]

@@Cygnet2 I can respect that. But if everybody meditated, nothing would get accomplished. (Physically)

[@jsmith1993]

Sandy we beat the nazi’s and stopped more deaths yes ideally we all wish everyone could get along and be happy but that’s never gonna happen war may not be necessary in some cases but if it’s to stop a greater evil I would say it’s necessary ideally we wish war could stop but realistically it’ll always be inevitable

[@jsmith1993]

Sandy how could you even be sure that other females have even seen these comments? Maybe they saw and agreed with me but just didn’t comment that is a very weak argument. But you can go ahead and strive for peace and harmony that’s not a bad thing but in reality the world will never be that way there’s 8 billion people in the world and not everyone is just gonna strive for peace and harmony and those two things can have different definitions to different people but again ya ideally we don’t want war but in reality war is always gonna exist and in some cases is necessary

[@kelvingivens1629]

Who is this mystical creature I just found?

[@jodia2239]

Lol! ❤🧚‍♂️🙏🙂

[@iamfirelust]

You didn’t find him, he found you.😉

[@ctsvblk]

How rude

[@seeer3240]

JUST another satanist. :/

[@kerrycraig1222]

As John Butler has evolved, his questions remind me of my own. His search for truth must be the same truths we all eventually seek....if we are the right path and we are actually looking.

[@raphaellutsch6218]

This man is so wise! He probably WAS alive for thousands of years. Maybe not his body, but his big, warm, nice and very wise soul... he is a very wise and warming man.

[@hissweetdahlias2940]

I have watched ASMR for nearly ten years now, but I’ve never watched one that made me feel quite like this. I know this isn’t ASMR, but this video accomplished what many ASMRtists try to accomplish with their videos. I’ve been so full of anxiety and pain for a long time, and this video is the only thing that genuinely helped me feel any peace. It made me very emotional, especially when you ended with, “ “The Lord is with you, it’s true.” Thank God for you, John Butler. And thank you to those who are sharing his light. 🌷

[@daviesbrandon]

❤

[@honkeyykong]

If you close your eyes and listen... you can almost HEAR his beard.

[@ArcaneInkTattoo]

Zac Conn i HEAR it growing.. the same way I’m growing from the wisdom of the beard. Growing... beautifully, silently, blissfully...

[@D7nielle]

Amen 🙏🏻😊

[@cassiecasper8560]

This comment slayed me 😂

[@sarahg9628]

That IS the white noise sound

[@loviemonroe21]

Oh lord the noise that just came out of my mouth 😂😂

[@Jayfive276]

When I get old I hope I can speak wisdom and help people while rocking an Argyle cardigan

[@xxx9edgelord6xxx81]

@Angelina Rest thier souls

[@clairbearonabroom]

what a beautiful and gentle ambition . blessings with your journey .

[@HelloKitty-jb4oi]

you can’t convince me this man isn’t a old wise tree that’s lived through the beginning of the world lol endless wisdom.

[@districthunter3636]

We found god and he’s as wise as we expected

[@keepitsimple4629]

I can really relate to John. I've always felt different from other people, and like an outsider. My sister once said to me "you were always so odd." I just can't go along with the world's version of things. As a result, I spend most of my time alone. The Comforter is very real, as John said. I was once very broken-hearted, and I pled with God to send me somebody, anybody, to my home, so I wouldn't have to be alone overnight. There was a very comforting presence in my home that night. I couldn't see anybody, or hear them, but I could feel them, just like when you're in your home, but someone's in another room, and you feel their presence, even though they're not in the same room as you. It was wonderful, and strengthened my faith that God cares.

[@alienfreak2698]

❤️

[@DancingLedge]

Glad to see you have that comfort now

[@RainbowSunshineRain]

💖 I feel the same, even my mother said I was strange. Maybe we don’t really need somebody always by our side. We come alone and we leave alone. But in the same time the entire Universe is with us.

[@clampettfan5049]

John and mr Rogers and bob Ross 5 hr conversation would’ve loved that

[@jacobcureno3843]

Couldn't be more agree

[@captures_x_captures5618]

Legendary wish achieved

[@thinginground5179]

ay up whos this mr rogers then

[@elijahhill6602]

You’re gonna leave Barry Hwhite out? (Ouch, pun intended!)

[@kronsteen9093]

...and Al Bielek.

[@Germanic-Wellness]

What a peaceful man. His voice is very soothing, yet you can feel the turmoil he has experienced in his life.

[@texmexlink]

He was a quiet man. An artist.

[@ninab.4540]

Is

[@victorabundis8923]

I've endured many agonizing days of depression, and I'm a suicide survivor. A friend suggested as I was going to therapy that I take a look at John Butler. This insightful, gentle soul has saved my life. Each time I find myself lost, I look out to the infinite eternal "with my feet on the ground" and simply listen in silence and in stillness. Soon the wind howls, the sun's ray shine, the birds chirp, and suddenly without warning, I soon realize "I'm never alone."

[@brandonhorsford]

Ahhhh the beauty of finding that peace and connection within a permanent realization!!!

[@joshuadavis1895]

I’m crying that makes so much sense and is so beautiful, thank you

[@IGotNoJam]

@@joshuadavis1895 it really is beautiful and gave an insight, maybe even an advice 💖

[@anthonyl2886]

Whenever I can't sleep I just listen to John and soon fall asleep. I'm not saying John is boring, far from it but John's voice settles my head.

[@friedmandesigns]

Hearty agreement. This man is infinitely interesting - one of the most profound deep healing-thinkers I've stumbled upon in this dimension. And if needing sleep and the mind won't stop over-processing a day's events, John's voice may be the most soothing 'ASMR' one may find. Warm winds and good things to you and yours :)

[@queenfacebeautyemily]

Anthony L I agree as well

[@brianlafleche910]

I do it every night. His soothing voice puts me to sleep. I absolutely love it

[@SurajPandey-sq3eg]

@@brianlafleche910 I'd recommend u to warch " Neil Cooper's " Reiki asmr videos, you'll feel good, he's voice is also golden

[@SurajPandey-sq3eg]

@@friedmandesigns try to watch reiki asmr by "Neil cooper" They are also golden.

[@lidu6363]

Almighty KZbin algorithm decided I am ready for this wisdom. Thanks.

[@Tomezilla514]

29:00 this hits hard for me. I have felt this way in almost all of my relationships in life. I've often had to step away from people in order to follow my own path. It's lonesome, but peaceful in its own way. And yes, the paths do open, but you only see them once you dry your eyes.

[@ninab.4540]

Did you find someone to share your life paths?

[@Eiko-tt9ng]

Recently lost my uncle who I was rather close with, thanks for everything John. You’ve helped me through a lot of tough times

[@DC66DC]

Me working in a call centre: "Hi, how can I help you today" The guy who called at 1 minute to the end of my shift: ...

[@tdot7084]

D C LOL LEAVE JOHN ALONE 😂

[@blissfu_lee8522]

lmao yeah

[@goodie2shoes]

nice perspective. You made me smile and John makes me think.

[@kevgh3869]

I always yell "sorry it's beer o'clock and then hang up."

[@RockBoyy1]

That's why I try to finish and cut the line 10 minutes before my shift stops lol

[@gregorcollins]

The whole video could have been John riding a bike and I would have watched it like an episode of Breaking Bad.

[@BoiledOctopus]

hahaha!

[@n.mourad2848]

Hahaha totally!!

[@troyevitt2437]

He's actually Bizzaro World Heisenberg. He came up with the Blue Meditation.

[@gregorcollins]

@@troyevitt2437 I did hear that, Troy. He also grows Lily of the Valley in his backyard in case he has to use it :)

[@nothingoldcanstay12]

When he rides away at the end on his bike I crack up, I don't know why. I love these videos. Thank you

[@Himidari]

They way he takes the time to think about his answer before he says it... and then speaks so much wisdom❤

[@ulysses4989]

He's just making stuff up as he goes along

[@timothyprice3264]

I sincerely wish there were more people like a John in this world. Most people would love to meet their celebrity idol but I personally would love to meet John. I wish I could ask him a question on “how to move on from sad or painful events and focus on what’s important”

[@letsplayblis1115]

Don't let anything take your power away. What was given to you was given to you alone. All you can do is do the best with the time your given. Pain is one step closer to success. Just like a no is one step closer to a yes. Stay happy friend

[@mmmfun77]

When we are sad from painful events the mind wants to replay it over and over. This literally creates patterns of thought and triggers the body into reaction. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Be aware of what you’re mind is saying during the day without reacting or getting emotional. I went through a huge trauma in 2007. I learned to meditate then which is, to me, simply the practice of closing my eyes and being a blank slate. I got better at it. During the day I would just listen to my mind without the reaction. It is mind blowing how mental patterns dissolve with practice. The more mental space you create with this practice the more unbelievable opportunities show up. The people that created drama around me just started dropping out of my life. It was incredible to watch the process unfold. My whole life just keeps getting better and better. Sent with ❤️ love

[@mmmfun77]

Timothyprice you want more people to be like John? It all starts with YOU

[@thewelshnomad7094]

michelle mm thank you so much for this it really helped! 🙏🏼 Going to give breathing and meditating a shot

[@DestroyYourSkills]

+Timothyprice, here is my perspective/opinion: don't pressurise yourself to 'move on'. Feel the feelings, and allow yourself to go through the experience. Who is to say that your sadness and your pain are not important? They will come into your awareness less frequently over time, and your focus will move to other things, which will seem more important when you have grieved enough. On the other hand, the sad and painful events have been and gone, and you are still here - you have survived (I hope)! That in itself is something worth celebrating, something that shows you your resilience. Next time sad and painful things happen you'll know your own reserves of emotional and spiritual strength better. You'll also be better able to relate to others in their suffering so you can serve the world better. I hope you're starting to be able to see the 'silver linings' to your experiences. In any case, I wish you well

[@A.Little.Bird.]

This is the best "Church" I've heard in 30 years. Thank you for sharing this. It helps me SO much. In an isolating, selfish world, your musings of Truth are warm sunshine, and gives me reason to Breathe again

[@ritabook5335]

Yes, a modern church without the ear shattering rock band entertainment, but a call to go into the silence within to experience God.

[@ouz450]

we call it philosophy.

[@mshaqed2538]

@@ritabook5335 You don't even need god

[@truthseeker6584]

@@ritabook5335 This was the way of the early Christians

[@danielespejo375]

This was the church of the early Christians, its a shame what it has become

[@Manpantspoo]

"Why can't you be normal?... " These are words that hit on a soulular level. Way to stand up and be yourself!

[@stellarguymk]

The word "Wisdom" in the dictionary should have a picture of John Butler beside it.

[@biskite4552]

weirdly, he makes me feel like i have a grandpa again :( my grandfather died when i was little and i only had few memories of him. i’m glad i can be wise with his help now :)

[@AnUtterSimpleton]

I know exactly how you feel. Lost my grandfather a while ago now and we'd have lovely moments where he would divulge this kind of wisdom, the kind of wisdom which only develops through a wealth of experience. To hear it again brings him back to life, if only for a moment.

[@aliengod2039]

Exactly the same... lost both my grandpas when I was young and hardly any memories of them...

[@MandoKhan]

He forgot to mention the time he saved Mckauley culken from Joe Pesci, and the guy obsessed with water

[@Nova-sm8ob]

Took me a sec but i got it and it is a good one 🤣🤣

[@MandoKhan]

@@Nova-sm8ob aha that means alot that me Freddie

[@MandoKhan]

@Mr. Meeseeks youtube is a big place; the world is even bigger. I reckon its pretty standard for comments to get repated by coincidence. Move on.

[@MandoKhan]

@Mr. Meeseeks 😖😖😖😖😖😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lawislomeli8980]

GOOD ONE!! His lost Twin. 🤣🤣🤪

[@reesiliencia8887]

“the individual is just an impediment, useless, an error” wisest words i’ve ever heard..

[@ayelet2679]

I cannot express how much I adore this adorable and wise man🥺❤

[@bartholomew1096]

This man is like an eternal being from the birth of the universe. So happy I stumbled across him.

[@alexmathewmendoza]

I'm 25 years old and I very much enjoy hearing John share his wisdom.

[@suscarda]

We need to protect John Butler no matter what

[@zubiproductions9440]

When he talks about how seldom anyone is really interested in anybody. They are just waiting for the other person to stop talking so they can talk. So true. Daily I speak with a number of people who you can just tell aren’t really listening to anything anyone is really saying. They are just waiting to talk about themselves. Sad reality. Love your videos John. God bless you!

[@corneliusoliver7984]

We would love to see John’s farm. He references farming often.

[@chronitized]

When he was 26..

[@hendrik6720]

he growa weeeeeeeeeed.

[@BubblesTheBard]

He mentioned having Sheep in another video.

[@Littlebigbot]

He lives in an apartment now.

[@worldgboy]

I Feel like the ents was based on this guy

[@jaredflynn3750]

I was just about to comment that he could be the perfect voice for really gentle and wise old tree ent

[@jasonswanson5770]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGyn2SseZ5_lbM ⬆️⬆️⬆️🌲🌲🌲

[@00Kuja00]

@86sith Saruman*

[@devonrider3406]

He is just an very Young ent, going to turn into a old tree man pretty soon. Especially the beard

[@neutrino3487]

The fishbone beard lichen is well trimmed on this one.

[@nightraven9113]

From Brazil: we love you, God bless you

[@shto4782]

This man is beautiful, his voice is so calm. I want to be like him at this age

[@ramonhauraki5289]

This man's wisdom can only be rivaled by Mr Rogers kindness

[@ramsestapsi5283]

Conscious Love shut up millennial

[@3vergiven]

@@lovereadingsnyc Where's your proof?

[@WonkoAndJill4Eva]

Lol @conscious love you don’t know what you’re talking about lmao you’re dumb. Seriously though: your ignorance is showing, ya might wanna see to that.

[@italianchewy]

@@3vergiven Just had a look at Conscious Love's KZbin channel and it's conspiracy theory nonsense. They probably heard it from their tinfoil hat.

[@Hewlett-Packard-Lovecraft]

Glad to know I was forged in the fires of the same Sun as this man. His warmth is palpable, it's like the blistering love of God coursing through me. Heaven would come out of hiding for you John. Cheers, friend.

[@f.8609]

my headache has been cured and i feel like i’m being educated too :))

[@darnabedwell2115]

What a sweet and wise man. And when he laughs and chuckles he is so beautiful. Thanks to the producer for capturing these precious moments with John Butler. Because he is a treasure to the glory of God. Thank you.

[@bobbyaspey5371]

This is undoubtably my favourite interview by far. John, I cannot believe how long I’ve searched for this all my life. Beautiful indeed. Thank you.

[@user-rk2ny9vu6p]

I agree Bobby...it was inspired.

[@allahajen]

Yeah this one made tear up at the end actually, love listening to John

[@levioptionallastname6749]

In All my life I have never seen such clarity in a human.

[@rampaginginferno465]

His voice is so soothing, he is so wise, woah.

[@MMMM-yh2iv]

I could sit quietly beside him every day and listen to him with admiration ..

[@g.brooks5866]

This man could read Dr. Seuss books and still sound like he's giving us the answers to the universe. Great vids and sound, more Please🙏🏼

[@CrimBlack]

"I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam-I-am --- you know what? Let me tell you about farming in South America, where I went as a young man with a nebulous desire to change the world..."

[@madmax863]

ask a question and get a 45 minute answer..... i love it!!!

[@jodia2239]

🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️❤lol

[@danielhillcoaching9829]

😂🙏😇

[@TheOceanBearer]

28:33 How I relate to John here. I'm autistic and have always heard people tell me similar things, dealt with the same kind of struggle. It does take a lot of courage to stand on your own while others treat us poorly for just naturally being different than others, treat us like the alien. It's sad how people treat others a lot of times, especially for being atypical; it always has made me sad. I relate to a lot of what John is saying overall as well, and to the part about not wanting to hurt the grass and insects when walking through it. I still feel this way and carefully walk through it so as not to step on any insects if I can help it. I believe God makes us strange or different for a divine reason. It would be quite boring and ineffective for nature's equilibrium if everyone were the same.

[@MurphyMcMurphster]

❤❤❤❤ we have similar souls

[@isaaclarson4605]

John just seems like a wise old grandpa who i could listen to his life stories everyday

[@adanvelazquez3657]

I’m 26 and I’m going through quite some process in my life. This helped me understand the progress in which I’m going through, I cried of joy ..

[@Paddy234]

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” St Augustine

[@AlexrYoung]

The way he laughs about the individual maybe being a mistake, and messing up the world... it's so honest and beautiful

[@DW-zj6ux]

Marxist thinking.

[@MegrelMamba]

​@@DW-zj6ux I agree. Collectivism isn't the anwser.

[@ryangerardcomedy425]

I can't get enough of John Butler.

[@sevenswords8781]

Tree's take a very long time to say something but when they say something it is worth hearing.

[@brettneuberger6466]

You, gentlemen, are indeed angels to me. With all my heart.....Thank you!

[@WolfShaman777]

What a precious humble man. Deep words of truth here we can agree with due to the common sense that unites us. I laughed when he laughed. Great wisdom. Good job my dear brother 🙏❤

[@wildman7220]

Nice Beard.

[@KanalHero]

I feel so honoured to listen to such a wise being every word goes straight to the soul ...dear John your light is felt here 🙌 bless you for all the great work you're doing 🙏

[@homeiswhereourheartis]

He reminds me of the tree from Lord of the rings

[@alexwilson2268]

A hobbit you say??

[@anndevlin7411]

Yep!! He is that tree.😁

[@homeiswhereourheartis]

@@anndevlin7411 hope this leads him to voice acting 😁

[@Ronbo710]

lol

[@vulpesvulpes8374]

An Ent

[@UKERU00]

I have to admit that this is an amazing interviewer, he seems to understand this person so well to the point where everytime he interjects it really makes the conversations richer. As for the message of this video, this was the best explanation of how the Ego can destroy you and of course others. The way John puts it is really mesmerizing and at first I thought he was just saying things I already heard by by the end it just clicked, the point he was trying to get across since the beginning in a seemingly directionless way made all the sense. Thank you.

[@paulmccarthy4260]

I can't even sleep! It's been 4 days. I just want to keep listening. He sounds so wise.

[@viporplayz9451]

I could listen to this man’s voice all day🥺🥺

[@aythatsme3607]

The meaning of life is to create, create things to bring wonder to others -- books, movies, music, video-games, art. If we're not creating, we're consuming, if we're consuming it should be balanced with creating -- like sharing art with someone, or sharing a meal with someone.

[@talalalkandari9867]

aythatsme i like it

[@arcane_ironic]

yeah that's actually a really good description. thanks

[@zodammit]

The meaning of life is to transcend the meaninglessness of life

[@buffen2496]

aythatsme The meaning of life is responsibility

[@lauriemoore7220]

Maybe there IS no meaning...

[@mrtesticlease4638]

im not religious or anything, but wow this guy's voice is like melted gold

[@G0D_NPC]

I don’t think that has anything to do with religion 😂 but close enough

[@traazasaurus]

Young Master lol wtf this has a lot to do with religion. Did u not listen to the video?

[@gabriellls1145]

His analogy of a closed fist is the wisest and most optimistic view on meditation that I have ever heard. It really motivates me to continue doing it.

[@waitwhat6882]

Listening to John makes me happy

[@jf8461]

That is a very good way of putting it! Amazingly true.

[@AyrtoHD]

Always get a little worried when you dont upload for a week or 2.. hope you're both well. God bless. Thank you for the video.

[@Willsg703]

Same

[@fairweatherfriends.]

Kinda hard not to dread the sad video Phil will have to make one day.

[@friedmandesigns]

@@fairweatherfriends. None of us gets outta this dimension alive. :)

[@Willsg703]

@@fairweatherfriends. sadly yes that will be that day I cry

[@spreadlove7761]

Super Glued how old is he?

[@asc.445]

He strikes me as a man who is happy and satisfied with his life. What an enviable position to be in.

[@jaymistry2585]

What a beautiful , honest , sincere man . A true voice from spirit God bless you and thank you John for your talks and comforting words

[@cdylan]

What an incredible man, thank you John Butler, we have lost our connection with our elders in our selfish western society.