In the world but not of it

[@AnUtterSimpleton]

I've never felt so relaxed whilst listening to another human being. He's like a human mug of tea.

[@michellewalshe4253]

I love this description 🥰

[@tobychew100]

@@michellewalshe4253 me too.😊

[@radiantenergymassage5008]

Wow! Love this description!!

[@dantrixter]

Mug of tea ! good one” 😁

[@hermetickitten]

the amount of peace I get from this video is incredible. I was able to sleep for a full night without waking up after years of scattered sleep every single night. I’m so grateful to have found this channel. Bless you for keeping these videos coming, they are a real treasure for the soul.

[@toddsqui]

"If your silence is taken for ignorance, but it doesn't upset you--well, that's the real sign that you have begun to be a philosopher." - Epictetus (AD 55 - 135) Great video, John and Phil! ❤️

[@robin-vt1qj]

Interesting. How could those two be related like that?

[@Avisado]

@@robin-vt1qj There is an infinite correlation in the infinite universe. In the underlying substratum (the center of the core of our being and all life) there is the "One without a 2nd". All misery comes from the perception of duality, being separate from anything or anyone. Especially the creative intelligence, you may call God. Only the egoic mind and concepts see separation. That is the root cause of all misery, wars, anything less than Bliss.

[@robin-vt1qj]

@@Avisado I mean how is being unfairly judged bv you're being too silent a sign of a good philosopher? Are good philosophers too silent?

[@Avisado]

@@robin-vt1qj According to Ramana Marharshi and several others Reality / Truth cannot be taught by words. Many saints have taken silence as that is their inner state of Being. It's our natural state but there is an epidemic of thoughts, discussions, gaining more "knowledge" (head stuff). The egoic mind got us into this mess. Desires, pleasures, pain, suffering, rinse and repeat for millions of years. It's all a dream if it didn't last for eternity. Some say our True Self is "pure primordial unconditioned, non judgmental Awareness"... It has to be cultivated however as around age 2 - 3 we became convinced that we were separate from the whole of life and the universe. That's where the ego came in and going forward from there we identify with a "conceptionalized" contrived self, transient, mortal and temporary. No wonder there is so much anxiety and unrest in the world. we are way out of sync with nature and completely overlooked our True Eternal Self.

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

​@@robin-vt1qj I will have a go at answering this. These days, we think of a philosopher as someone who excels intellectually. But back then, the goal was peace, or 'ataraxia'. One who is at peace will rest comfortably in silence in between thoughts. The mind has no urge to churn and keep itself busy. This may be mistaken for mental poverty rather than spiritual wealth. One who is at peace will not be on the defensive about this mistaken perception whereas most people hate to appear ignorant or stupid and resent anyone looking down on them. With reference to philosophy's ancient aim of peace, Epictetus says that the good philosopher rests at peace and isn't bothered by others' foolish judgements. John conforms to these ancient standards.

[@StyleNectar]

What a delight to spend the morning with two of my favorite people in the world. Thank you for your beautiful wisdom and love. 🙏🏻❤️

[@jerseyshorejack]

I only wish I had John in my life when I was younger , it would have saved me a lot of stress .

[@shaf1175]

Thank you John and Phil. Whenever I hear John speak like this I am in tears because so many things he says resonates with my experiences. I've never felt or treated as part of this world.... 😭 but there is now hope for me too. 👍

[@Daniel-jb3ib]

There's hope for everyone my brother. But God should be your number 1 priority, you'll start experiencing a lack of interest towards the world that comes to pass, and you'll fall in love with God and all He represents. You'll be become indestructible, and TRULY happy. God bless

[@burnttoastspacegirlfriend8769]

Listening to this man always brings be to tears. Praise God for people like him 💜

[@PiperbonesJ]

You are not alone in this experience...like gazing into the Face of the Beloved.

[@lenakrupinski6303]

John your a True visionary 🙏💚🙏

[@kman8271]

We need more John in America!

[@billwaller4993]

"A man will renounce any pleasure you like but he will not give up his suffering" Gurdjieff

[@VIVENDO_APRENDENDO_01]

Brazil loves your voice, your soul... We love you!!! 🤎🇧🇷

[@TheTTrickz]

Thank you greatly John. Even if you'll never see this. Your mere presence even if artifically reproduced instantly calmed my restlessness and despair.

[@reneefiskeaux5960]

What a precious man!

[@mariamachado3371]

In the morning drinking a cup of coffee and listening Mr. John,s wise words is the best start of my day. Thank you 🙏

[@catmoon2009]

lovely said

[@matt_cummins28]

It is great having you there, Phil. I haven't said this before, for which I'm sorry, but having you there to gently probe John on the meaning of certain phrases, particularly scriptural ones, is extremely helpful in helping me to properly understand what is being discussed. Thank you both for another excellent and thoughtful video.

[@dominiquechauvet5293]

I agree. Phil is perfect to interview John. Delicately pushing him to explain again

[@markusmeyer6391]

God is talking to us through you, dear Mr. Nothing. Thank you for shining his light onto us. Love, love love for you. Thank you .

[@dantrixter]

Nice knowledge, nice life, nice meditation, nice face, nice voice, nice bloke, nice and relaxed !😇😴😴

[@iancrowther1665]

It is so good to have John and Phil back in the church. The band is back together. Now, to go on tour........

[@dominiquechauvet5293]

Oh NO - no tour for John.... We need him safe and relaxed as long as possible on hearth

[@TheVabish]

Greetings from Russia, John and Phil! Thank you both for this conversation.

[@daphneradenhurst724]

I love John's beautiful voice, when I first heard it on the video when he was on the farm expressing his love the land, I love it again now expressing deeper spiritual truths, and his twinkling eyes and his laughter. He speaks from the heart which is so refreshing.

[@onenessseeker5683]

You are one of the most interesting souls I have ever came across. I just can't get enough. I watch all the video's over & over again. I just wish my partner would take an interest but she just keeps falling to sleep

[@beatrizs.c.334]

It is such a JOY to listen to your conversation, John and Phil. I laugh when John laughs because his laughter is infectious. And I love it when he looks you straight in the eye. . . . I sense his presence.

[@SandraSmith-vb5pf]

Lovely Laughter 👏🏻👏🏿👏Bless

[@bernicescanlon6137]

God bless you 🙏John and Phil beautiful video thank you ☘

[@michellefrey9782]

Love to you, John. ❤ ☮️

[@RPKGameVids]

It's nice to see Phil again.

[@jcjs33]

looking good guys and so glad to see ya back at the church...John, you is a blessing, love yas, tks

[@keanuxxx4582]

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate and hate leads to suffering.

[@ZachMeissner]

You both are looking dapper!! So great to see you back :)

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

About time too! Phil

[@Fellhat]

John Butler is a national treasure. Thank you for uploading such high quality content for free.

[@davidthehermit7813]

this is a nice and pleasant change to what I have been seeing on the internet, thank you for your peace.

[@garycox3841]

Such precious wisdom that you have freely given us, John and Phil🙏❤️

[@donmilo4733]

Nice to see you back at the House you go John 👍

[@vickypcy2881]

lights took me home and the fire warms my bones and you fixed me, John 😊♡

[@patrickgoff6512]

a true gem

[@kevinhollywood1978]

Proud to say I've bn hear from the start of John's journey on the Internet and it was the best mistake I've ever made all hail the king of relaxation... #feetontheground ❤️

[@ngatanguekahuku8472]

I have never felt silence, ring out like a bell. Silence speaks and it screams volumes. SILENCE. I am a living witness

[@gabriel.alvesoli]

Hi John! Yours words is the best song of the birds and the Song of the arc Celestial of Angels! Thanks Since Brazil🙏🏻😍

[@TheTsar1918]

While I know that John and talk and broadcast his wisdom virtually anywhere, it just seems so fitting to do so from that gorgeous church.

[@terrybrown3036]

I have felt the same as you of church. I feel unwanted and misunderstood. God always wants and understands me. May He bless you always.

[@northernironforge]

I am still working things out, And struggling to work things out, but something John said in this video clicked, And my interpretation is that “Spirit is like the water in the ocean, in the ocean it is all one in the same, you can’t tell where water starts and ends amongst a sea. Then we turn away from god and we are sucked up and away, and dumped down on earth, we are then absorbed by the earth, and we then eventually make our way back to the ocean after being through our trials and tribulations and twists and turns of what the earth throws at us”.

[@chrisnam1603]

One of the first organic farmers♥,gosh my heart felt so happy & warm towards you, thankyou John & Phil, from Belgium

[@macintoshimann9892]

I got recommended this video from a good friend and im so glad! There is so much wisdom in Johns words. He makes me feel less like a heretic myself 😂

[@krismichaels6345]

I was with John at 18K. Now almost 200K. Amazing

[@nepsis33]

Thanks John and Phil from Canada!❤

[@kaywoodparsons1874]

To be in the World but not of the World is to keep your eyes on the goal. To be focused on Jesus, to imitate him in every way possible. A renewing of your mind and heart. Be heavenly minded so that your no earthly good as this is not our home but just passing through.

[@ericwitte53]

WHAT a wonderful, w♡nderful talk !! So enjoyed every single minute of it. Thank you from 1 old heart to another !

[@milade92]

such a delight of a "John Butler" video! much thanks to you and John, much appreciated.

[@umavera]

So much love 💕

[@rdeye-rb1pe]

Thank you john i been needing a message very bad week god bless man.

[@CJMcMullet]

Good to see you back in the church, the audio is always incredible there! ☺️👌🏼

[@ananius]

John Butla a treat I save as long as I can of late.

[@ajaysh73]

Simply awesome. Always wait for him. God bless him. Soothes my heart.

[@pathiggins6513]

Glad to see you back in church! Thank you that was very reassuring ❤️

[@Limara64]

Thank you Mr Butler and Phil. Love is the answer, question and meaning of life. ❤️

[@georgeheatherley7408]

So calming ❤

[@mckelly559]

God bless you John

[@kathleenstetler609]

Oh Thank you both. Just wonderful. I am very grateful.

[@tomekgorniak]

Thank you

[@leebelcher3798]

I discovered you John and Phil a few years ago . Thank you for taking the time to bring such love and wisdom to the world. Who would have thought three years ago that the world would be where it is now. God bless you both.

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Thanks Lee. Phil

[@k8eekatt]

Thank you for sharing views of the lovely church❤ and your gentle discussions.

[@beatricebonfanti5050]

God bless you john ❤️ thank you

[@johnrichardson1796]

Oh so lovely to see you both back and both looking well, John you are very much appreciated and personally I identify with everything you say, thank you x

[@michellelaughter5510]

This man has had a lifetime of pain and loneliness. The demons he has faut. My son lives as he has lived. Anger and frustration and loneliness. I pray for his happiness and peace. ❤️

[@radhikaschwartz3499]

“ one man in unity consciousness is worth more than a thousand generations of do Gooders “. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

[@hilaleliasfreih8679]

Can you elaborate please

[@randybackgammon890]

Yes.... their efforts are worth so much less than those who sit there with their legs crossed

[@matthewstokes1608]

And God Bless you back, John! 🙏

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

What a joy! Thank you.

[@feather8000]

I appreciate his experience wisdom and kindness. Thank you sir x

[@jimvermeer9451]

That's exactly how I see and experience it . I am on this world , but its not my home because I know where my home is ! And will join my father and the son Jesus Christ when my time come to pass over . But for now My eyes are focused on eternity .

[@matureyoungman]

Young men really need to hear this

[@jssandler]

Nice to see both back in the Church. Feels like it restores a sense of lost normalcy.

[@mantia39]

Peace of mind....

[@callumharnor7982]

Thank you John and Phil. You are wonderful humans and you both bring me much comfort and peace. Bless you 🙏🏻🥰

[@mcr1redpearl]

So happy to see you both back in the place I love x peace and love guys x

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

We're back in church! John at 5am and 4pm. (slack Shanks at 6am) :-)

[@nicholasbishop6731]

God bless you, John. Great, to see you and Phil, once more, in Bakewell church.

[@PrinzFreimut]

Thank you!

[@kamilwoj2231]

Glad to hear back from you from the church again! This is the great formula since John’s 1 st video was recorded there. Kind regards.Kam

[@YirgalemHabte1966]

Thank you John💕

[@edwardgavin364]

From organic farming to farmer of the heart and spirit what a huge upgrade

[@priscillaweston7076]

I don’t wish for it but it is comforting to know that someone so well developed has gone through being disliked by their church.

[@starduck8014]

This world comes to pass but real things are eternal XXX

[@margobarratt962]

Absolutely in agreement with you John, Godbless and love you too.x

[@PB-mo1fs]

Thanks John.

[@andrewharris9105]

Amen to that indeed.

[@krismichaels6345]

Don't worry John. I will protect you!

[@marybonneville840]

Love this...thank you.

[@letalucy644]

I love him.

[@vowlmusic]

love you both. thank you for this 🙏💫

[@ryanmclaughlin1361]

I think it'd be cool if Mr butler and Jordan peterson had a discussion. I feel that Mr Butler has grasped the inner peace and belief that Jordan has been struggling to find for so long

[@joanturri5500]

The church disapproves of me too John. You're in good company.

[@WildStyleStayWild]

Lovely 🥰

[@Huskerguy316]

I’ve never heard a more relaxing heretic

[@commenteroftruth9790]

Holy shit I didnt think id find someone with grandeur intelligence tonight, this is very good.

[@sharongladfelter7429]

John seems so humble, we can learn alot from him.

[@deveronin1]

Personally , I think you and your mates are totally rocking it right now and I’m absolutely loving the stuff that you give ( managed to acquire a tee shirt and your book “ Mystic Burning”,the feel is consistent, Thank you John , for helping me somehow .D

[@UponNews]

Cheguei aqui através da BBC news. Que lindo!

[@guillermoibanezgomez3031]

Ty!

[@catherinea2726]

Lovely to see you back in bakewell church where I watched my first video of John and my first ever meditation his "no nonsense guide to meditation" Much love from Ireland ❣❣ P.s loving the hair Phil!!

[@PiperbonesJ]

This Irishman living in North Carolina greets you. He holds the Silence even when he speaks...the words proceed from that Silence and pour into this world. "Love Like Sunshine." Went there in 2015 by the Invitation of Birds.

[@kirkguerrero7469]

To be not of the world is to walk by faith, and not by sight, and not know anything like the dead knows nothing.

[@gailmiller5226]

I live in Missouri and discovered you several months ago. I am experiencing a rebirth in my spiritual life because of what I learned from you. Trying to be faithful to “feet on the ground and looking and listening”. How great is our God to be mindful of us as we age and to help us break the fetters that’s hold us bound. Living now in the pure air of the freedom of the children of God. Thank you 🙏💖

[@donmilo4733]

Read some Tomas Merton vary good Trappist monk here in the United States very good mystic

[@gailmiller5226]

@@donmilo4733 thank you...i have read him and I do as well as many others.❤

[@daltalfsotheracc]

Hey John! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and they’ve helped me stay close to God. Alas, as guaranteed, I’ve hit a pretty big roadblock in the journey of life. Thus, I offer to you a story. I’ve been spending many hours of my free time thinking. That’s how I battle my doubts, and if I fail I turn to faith. But recently, I seem to be so contemplative about everything (life included) that it’s giving me anxiety. Sometimes I fear that I’ll never wake up if I fall asleep. It’s gotten to the point where I’ve lost all energy, and despair looms before me. I’m only 18 and just started college- the next few decisions I make determine the outcome of my entire life. But watching this video has really helped me understand I’m not the only one who’s suffered; evil has fooled me into thinking I’m alone. Behold, a flicker of hope, though the battle won’t be easy. I’m planning on making meditation a habit now, and I hope to get some stability in my life once again. As you’ve always said: feet on the ground. It’s unfathomable how much of an impact your inspiring words have on others! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wisdom!

[@alysong5568]

One weight to take off your shoulders. While the decisions you make in college certainly influence your immediate path, they hardly determine the outcome of your life. You hardly know yourself at such an age, and you have such limited context of world and circumstance, that to think your life outcome hinges upon these next few years and the choices therein is the path of anxiety and madness. It is a vector only. It can be changed, it can be reexamined, it can be molded and remolded. All it requires is curiosity, an openess to accept that some things you choose will not be beneficial for you and that it is ok to let those things go that do not serve you or God in a beneficial way. The people who find themselves the most fulfilled in life often have the most up and down, backward and forward, topsy turvy path in life. Their finish line often hardly resembling their start. All it requires is the desire to keep putting one foot in front of the other, to refuse the fear in you that demands you lay in stagnation for fear of making a wrong move. To feel the fear and anxiety that this world is primed to deliver, and instead of falling in front of it, but allowing yourself to acknowledge it and move through it, is perhaps one of the greatest skills you can cultivate in yourself. As the line from a great book, Dune, goes: "Fear is the mind killer. It is the little death." So fret not. Breathe in and feel the singularity of your being in that breath. Let it ground you, and know that the awareness of what you are far exceeds the boundaries and trappings of this modern world.