No joy ride

This life isn't a joy ride - it's exile from home. We're not here to be happy, but to recognise we've strayed. Pain and suffering teach us that we're not yet home.
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[@mattlynch5591]

Listening to this man speak KZbin usernames is surreal.

[@channelrelax2861]

😂😂 was also the 1st thing i noticed

[@matthewwhaley55]

Listening to this man read our ridiculous KZbin usernames was totally worth it all by itself.

[@JoeMunoz93]

@@DrBreadstick 😂😂😂

[@channelrelax2861]

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[@user-io1ex3cw2b]

Matthew Whaley The moment he read out Frumpy Frumpy Doggy I knew I was in for a good time.

[@lef4161]

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[@yosoykabuki6307]

I would love to camp with this man. A wood fire, the sky full of stars and his wisdom

[@patrickpoulsen1]

That just gave me an idea for this coming friday! Thanks man.

[@whitecrane9433]

" The safety in this world is Humility " " We are not saved by people, we are saved by Grace " " The real teacher is this Silence, this invisible Presence " JB

[@infinite309i8]

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[@lizafield9002]

Thank you for doing this. It helped me digest this even more. You are a pilgrim soul. 🦉🌎

[@marinarocha950]

When you laugh the whole world is lighting up!I love you John Butler

[@Spideritems]

the height of our spiritual journey could be back when we were children, when we saw and felt the world anew, when we were so grounded in the present there was nothing but wonder and exploration, no limits to our joy and no expectations. Maby now it’s better to grow down rather than grow up

[@sadhu7191]

Grow roots before u flower

[@johnrichardson1796]

I totally agree people who think they know it all usually know the least , "this world is full of the blind leading the blind" spot on , excellent John 👍

[@paulg.2141]

I read once: You need to suffer until you realize you don't. It's all thought you know. :) Peace on the journey

[@RJH_LIL]

Love the swans in the intro🦢🦢🦢 how peaceful

[@MReza-nq3pd]

One of the very best of John Butler, the man of God.

[@yangjunhua9469]

I hear sheep/lamb / cow calling behind in the field, so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@David-bh2jl]

John thank you for being able to articulate, what we are all about to face at some time.OUrself.What a monster for most of us.I bless you for giving to your fellow travellers, guidance,and reminder of who we are, if I could kiss your head I would,I will do it spiritualY XX

[@gutsworth5926]

You are a blessing, sir.

[@robphipps9662]

You could’ve been talking directly to me John: I’m 48 and I am certainly feeling like I’ve been brought down to my knees, after feeling like d really “gotten somewhere” spiritually... humbling indeed. Thank you for all you share, and in particular this video; certainly what I needed to hear right now❤️🙏🏼

[@bobstystuart7401]

I second this. I'm not quite 48, but I have really been brought to the ground and humbled in such a fire of suffering after a moment of "Spiritual know-all". Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you

[@privateaccount8256]

I love you so much. You help so many people with these, so much; including me. Thank you all. God bless you

[@avalondreaming1433]

Thank you for reminding us John, I am trapped in a horrible job, and just want peace and happiness. You have reminded us that suffering is what this world is about. Home is where we will find peace.

[@Littlebigbot]

I was trapped in a horrible job for the last 11 years of my working career. I retired 2 months ago and am free for the first time in decades. A breath of fresh air and a new beginning.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Halsted Willoughby I hope and pray I'll make it. Please count your blessings. I realize that so many are without a job right now, and truly in need. I believe that's why my employer is so abusive. They know that they can treat people as bad as they want.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Ravi G Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@ravig1740]

@@avalondreaming1433 we must take care ourselves manage our job well but should continue doing that until gets a better than this one these are challenges to make us stronger we are much stronger than we thought

[@meekomania457]

horrible jobs are difficult to get away from,backstabbing,cliques,colleagues getting you tocarry themetc etc.i knew someone that took 20 job in 2 years trying to get away from it and ended back in the original job. They said it was the best horrible job haha. classic cbt in action be positive.

[@Bob-Horse]

John, I would love you to talk about patience. So often today I find most people don’t have very much patience, everyone is in such a rush and don’t stop to think why. I am very lucky that I have been blessed with a lot of patience, many people say they wish they had my patience or, you have the patience of a Saint. I think we would all be much happier in our lives if we had more patience. Thank you.

[@katevand]

What a wonderful man.

[@marijohoon7127]

Man, this is your best video so far, it resonated with me so deeply I had goosebumps, blessings my friend

[@lizafield9002]

I agree. Divine medicine.

[@lef4161]

Yes,because what John says in this video,is The Truth.

[@azcactusflower1]

John's laugh needs to be my ring tone 🤣 🤣🤣💜

[@ancientevil0417]

13:10 "you have to be cruel to be kind" Personally I'd agree completely. In my knowledge, Better it is to hear a harsh truth and move on, than be drawn in by a faceless lie

[@Wundai]

That one made me think. But indeed like you say 'the harsh truth' if that is meant by being cruel then I totally agree :-) I can understand that people don't like to be confronted(I have that myself some times :P ), but the harsh truth is what you do need indeed. And in a sense that is not really being cruel, it's actually helpful to the person being confronted. The slapping the horse part was a different kind of being cruel that threw me off a bit with the meaning.

[@ancientevil0417]

@@Wundai agreed, life is harsh, but it's to reminds us we are alive.

[@EastWindCommunity1973]

Much gratitude for the peace you bring into this Life.

[@whitecrane9433]

Hey there...Aloha eastwind. I watched a doc about y'all's place up in... Missouri? What a radically beautiful way to live! I have many off grid living fantasies, escaping the rat race. Would like to visit someday...Good to have you here, Namaste.

[@stefaandecroo6774]

Thank you very much for all your videos. Bless you Sir.

[@oneconsc3333]

Most genuine kind soul on the earth. I love listening to your simple and easy to understand wisdom love and blessings to you John 🙏🏼💜🇨🇦

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

🙏 Hi, John & Phil wonderful video! John's words are so beautiful.✨ " we 're saved by Grace" Amen. 🙏✨🌟💫💛💕🙏

[@badhamian]

The real teacher is silence. Spot on. He knew he’d lost his way in the pain body during this talk but regained his peace at the end. Like we all will in time.

[@oscartravis5740]

Fair play that he gives credence to a daft letter about ghosts from a person calling themselves "frumpy doggy" lol

[@amandah3619]

YES!!! John brought it today. One of my favorites!!

[@jcjs33]

i agree...he's showing his humanity instead of his lordanity...what?...it's great seeing him 'get worked up'...i trust and pray he gets a good nights sleep...wonderful 'friend'...

[@valentine_puppy]

The two most beautiful moments for me in this video was the silence and when it is said "How do i know?"

[@briand5170]

Him reading out the names has got to be the purest thing on earth

[@kandycrush6433]

Love u John, what bright shining light u r ❤️🙏🥰

[@nicolabishop996]

Thank you to both of you!

[@milaradisic8839]

Love you dear John. Please continue with your "you tube work". It is precious. Unique. We need your support. It so much "milestones" out there but your encouragement is so honest, so gentle, so "feet on the ground"... thank you many many times

[@sharonbinder1181]

Thank you so much. I'm living through my bubble being pricked. I haven't emetged yet....

[@OUTBOUND184]

This is an excellent format (letter reading, direct answers)

[@mikefoster5277]

Indeed. But he may require some kind of stand or lectern in future on which to place the letters, as he got a bit unsteady on his feet without his trusty walking stick to hand. You have to think of this sort of thing as you get older my dears.

[@lizafield9002]

@@mikefoster5277 i think he's got it just fine. He's walked millions of miles like John Muir, is strong as an oak. Would that young people on phones were so fit & alert.

[@lindaszlagowski8888]

This man is the most honest, talking about spiritual affairs: Nothing really to teach, no business concept, no scolars sitting to his feet. His apperance that of a friendly humble guide telling us most normal and obvious things to consider. Does it help? Or is it just an other spiritual entertainment? A comfort ? Unless we expierience the impact of his advice: "Just sit and look and listen, be here now." Whichever practices one prefers! Grace might find you or not ???!!! Therefore why not enjoy this precious life anyway before dissolving into the unknown! Spacetime, Ignorance - enlightenment, does it make a difference? We are all blessed here now - saints as well as sinners!

[@lunadeb]

John, I love your explanation of why we are (still) here. The simplicity of your spirituality mirrors my own. The ego loves to be complicated and intricate. The Truth is so Simple, it's in the loving Silence if we will only be still... Love You!💕💕💕

[@paulaharries62]

Just beautiful .

[@muselius13]

Can we talk about this wonderful man’s pants though? Also, I liked hearing John say “cool skater” more than I probably should have.

[@ottohashmi]

I hope he does not show us his pants😳

[@christian5256]

Hahahaha he means trousers

[@tonoornottono]

i laughed when he said cool skater

[@mash0wnt]

Thank you, John

[@Jester4617]

This guy is a philosophical genius

[@Thomas-jo4rz]

Wow, John's being forward this time, spitting truth in this video, great talk, keep speaking your mind old boy

[@HamsterHand777]

Thank you, John and Phil, for another wonderful and inspiring video!

[@JasDullat]

Brilliant - such succinct and direct answers that shake the self pity and doubting out of the mind. Sometimes this is exactly what is needed to face the Ego and go beyond. 🙏🏽

[@hightower6546]

Thank you, John.

[@andrehalle8134]

Thank you John 🙂

[@jullianasilva729]

I loved this one. Specially the one reminding us that this is not home.it's school. Hahaha lovely .

[@lavettar]

Thank you.

[@johnl7676]

thank you father John. Eye of the storm.

[@willrich3908]

I really enjoyed that, thanks. A real tonic.

[@Lilly-ev7ll]

Oh John I do love you! Thankyou 🙏❤️❤️

[@Reinehr]

one of this channel's greatest moments

[@wallacewallace4801]

Oh Amen and thank you, John, for that reminder of the Truth! 💟

[@bernicescanlon6137]

Thank you John and Phil great video ☘🙏🙏💫

[@asherpalmer183]

So beautiful

[@alanfleming196]

So humbling and great common sense.

[@mudshrooze]

This is very good wisdom on the idea of ghosts and visions. Often times the Devil and demons use our confusion to keep us from the truth of knowing God

[@feelingbetternaturally1099]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@chrisnam1603]

🌹 loads of grattitude. you werent cruel john, you were honest, lots of thankyou's from belgium

[@Dojocartwheel]

I love how you spoke of wanting to go home. Completely natural feeling!

[@annesf335]

One of my favorite videos of John's.... and that's saying something!

[@detlefb.8371]

I so needed that. Thank you and much L✨VE.

[@eddienatt5799]

There are few words John, to say after this wonder~full chat. Thank You so much will have to suffice. “The Work” came my way in the late 70’s via a small group (it seems to b be the nature of the work to only have a few groups scattered throughout the world at anyone time) in Sydney. All aspects of knowledge spiritual and material were enjoyed, studied and fitfully lived over many years. After all those thousands of hours of earnest but joyful work it was you who reminded of the simple aim of it all; COME HOME. God Bless John and thanks again.

[@jeremysennett1709]

I also want to make it clear that this may have been one of the most helpful videos I've watched to date. Thank you John and Phil.

[@tomekgorniak]

Thank you again, until tomorrow.

[@preethikrao]

Then you John. We needed to hear this.. Few have the humility to acknowledge and accept the truth of what you say about our inflated ego..

[@MNA__383]

We live in an age of the cult of "achievement" and bragging, especially in the West.

[@meekomania457]

theres always been bragging as there has always been ego since medieval times and beyond,they never had facebook then or im sure they would have been on it

[@harrymears1623]

So what if I wish to achieve? Is it not dishonest to ignore my goals?

[@meekomania457]

what about the 60 million people who die every year in the world,how many of them had goals,where did it get them nowhere.Living in the now as John butler and obviously Tolle call it is not living in the future where goals reside. Peoples goals are ended everyday in hospitals everyday when a gynacologist tells them they only have 6 months to live . As John butler says" Be present. goals are the domain of the ego it projects into the future where this character with his or her concepts will be in 10 years time,where that might be attainable,but then the ego knows it's going to die anyway so it's game over anyway.

[@bobstystuart7401]

I AM AN AMERICAN, I know everything 😂. That right there is the western attitude

[@joez6235]

WW1 was meant to be the end of it but it just sorta kept going.

[@clmusicndance]

Incredible message - sending you all love and gratitude for this powerful message xoxoxo

[@PRINCESS2527]

Love you John 😊😊💖 always love seeing your videos 💖😊😊

[@iWaveKatie]

Another great talk, thank you John! I always feel so relieved by this kind of message, having had the bottom fall out of my life, after thinking I was somewhat "clear." That's why I've read ALL your books-even the poetry. Can't help trying a little Python humor though: In the spirit of the "Luxury!" Monte Python skit of the Four Yorkshiremen: 7 years of depression? Is that all? Luxury! My "Dark Night" went on for more like 15. And I was God before that! "Aye. In them days, we'd a' been glad to have the price of a cup o' tea. GC: A cup ' COLD tea. EI: Without milk or sugar. TJ: OR tea! MP: In a filthy, cracked cup. EI: Luxury! We never used to have a cup. We used to have to drink out of a rolled up newspaper. GC: The best WE could manage was to suck on a piece of damp cloth."

[@hayleyjane6763]

Oh thanks for the laugh!

[@dorothysay8327]

L O L !!

[@jpatrick5271]

Thank you for a helpful dose of midweek forthrightness. Needed and appreciated.

[@anthonyomeara7516]

Do not seem unkind at all to me thank you John yet again for another wonderful time. I am currently at 12 minutes 50 seconds and I find a profound the way you use silence to say so much. If I could just learn how to wait... Isn't that it though that's so much of it is about the waiting? I've enjoyed these talks very much and your deep love and your wisdom I appreciate these talks and I have seen many of them and I keep watching sometimes I don't always watch all of them but I think what you're doing is helping in fact I know it's helping more than any of us will ever know and 300 years from now there will be people who find these videos and what you are saying today will be just as true for them as it is for us right now watching a video from you today. I'm thankful for so many things and I'm thankful also for how you show us the silence and Stillness how to incorporate silence and Stillness in our lives that we can learn how to wait and I'm in the waiting Mary find ourselves as it is quite clear you have found yourself and continue to each day the never ending process of self-discovery. Thank you John and thank you everyone and thank you also for showing how it is everyone working together experiencing the world dust on the Wind and yet the dust and the wind it's who we are and where we are thank you for showing us how to wait I have also suffered from depression it is no small thing but it is always temporary what is 2 years in eternity? We will find a way and we are and we do and your voice and your wisdom helps us to remember...

[@bojcio]

Love the man, love the trousers :)!

[@keeganmet257]

Fantastic video John!

[@wallacewallace4801]

I offer the suggestion to listen to this multiple times. I know I will ❤

[@caroledrury1411]

A great joy ride with you

[@practice2391]

I enjoyed your common sense very much - Many thanks

[@cathyjohnston240]

Love it “the real Teacher is silence.” 💕 👏🏼🙏🏼

[@iv7796]

I hope he lives another 100 years!

[@lindamca10]

Well said John! Isnt it strange everyone is searching and reaching for the unknown.... When the unknown is here, in front of us, in the silence , right now. (This will not be enough for many people as they expect too much in this life) keep safe

[@mikefoster5277]

Perhaps it's really the unknown searching and reaching for 'the known' (and thereby simultaneously creating it)?

[@VidarLacrimosa]

Thank you for reaching out, again, and again. I appreciate you so much, I hope you are well, take care and much love to you.

[@jordanrenaud-pq7rx]

Jesus. He is the astounding presence. Prince of Peace. Maker of silence and peace of mind. AMEN.

[@noneyourbusiness341]

can we have more of this style of video from john! these with multiple discussions from viewers are great

[@marybrewer2203]

I had a period of a few days where I kept avoiding listening to your lovely thoughts. Finally listening this morning, I am glad to see you're still here, reminding me about simplicity and spirit and Jesus Christ alive...dear hubby and I, as we grow older, are becoming more aware of this beautiful simplicity. We sing for folks in religious services two or three times a week, because we love people and want to celebrate the Lord, but the best part of this life is the sweetness of being quiet in the mornings, drinking our coffee and each speaking with God in our own way. I am so thankful to be growing older.

[@milaradisic8839]

blessed is your each word...

[@masterpeacetherapy221]

This was really great. Truth the unchanging. Putting away distractions. Let them go. We are foreigners just passing through. My mom used to say “my father owns the cattle on a thousand hills”, kind of like this world has nothing for me, heaven will be really living.

[@tonoornottono]

you can often tell that john prefers not to speak or interact and if he could he would choose to sit still forever and forget his body. in a strange way i feel grateful he still has the time to come down and visit earth once in a while.

[@mmmfun77]

Powerful message. I think we are being broken down for a large scale metamorphosis to occur.... Stay present , meditate and eat better for stronger immunity. It is vital right now. ❤️ from Phoenix, Az

[@KelliHarrah]

Love it when he names Christ. Much less ambiguous.

[@oscartravis5740]

About as unambiguous as naming Gandalf I'm afraid

[@hetornhetorn]

Gandalf is Christ from LOTR.

[@svonkie]

@Sam Cooper John defines Christ in a very general way, not even as a man, but as a symbol of sacrifice for others. Once he spoke of all the "mini-Christs" he sees in the world - the carrot that sacrifices its life for us to eat, for example. A person who lends someone a hand, etc.

[@LadyGryffin]

Have you watched his video about "What Christ means to him"? I personally like that he views Christ as a symbol available to everyone by whatever name feels right to them versus hard-core and exclusive Christianity. Not everyone is a Christian, but that's not to say they're not spiritual and on the same journey as everyone else. John has made it clear many times that he is not judgmental of people's beliefs and that his understanding of the Bible, Jesus, and God is what he grew up with and how he understands "The Presence". But that there is no "right" or "wrong" way to do so.

[@TheTunnellTake]

More awesomeness

[@realjaninus9759]

In my opinion we are always at home. It is just how we look on it, in different angles. The earth is our home like every other dimension. We exist in all of them at the same time. So i think we are here to be happy everywhere at anytime. But that is just my opinion. Feel free to tell me your opinion, dear reader :)

[@hetornhetorn]

Yes, we are. Our home is beyond existence. It's life itself. We just don't recognize and to do so is the ultimate goal in life.

[@lizafield9002]

I love what you wrote. I don't feel "happy" when wildlife lose their homes to human stupidity, ocean life is vanishing, my elders are lonely, confused & isolated at care facilities, & billionaires are plundering my nation's public lands, greenlighting big polluters & rigging elections. I feel responsible & grieved. This is the painful sad bully-ruled destructive hellhole of which John speaks that makes one reach for the unbroken vaster realm & time with God. But you must be far more advanced, so great!, to feel undisturbed by the waste & brutality around & within us. In theory i can agree happily with your wonderful untouched view, in practice i sob bitterly for the plight of animals & people, & will be relieved when the uphill hike here is done & i can roll out the sleeping bag to rest in God's divine vast mystery. It's what John is urging us to do during life, not just after.

[@realjaninus9759]

@@lizafield9002 Tanks. We should never forget: We need to take care of our home. We need to stop plastic polution, climate change, Explotation sexism and racism.

[@NotAquesart]

I agree with you. Earth is our home, but some people let the external problems blind them to the fact that this is their home, even if it's "temporary". Everywhere is my home.

[@harrymears1623]

@@realjaninus9759 of course! But how?

[@LadyAnna.888]

John you make sense of things I do not always understand. I know I am a work in progress. I don't know it all but I am thirsty for more knowledge and open to receiving it with humility..

[@jcjs33]

all year round Santa...thanks...bless you

[@mzmoth]

Love this one 😄

[@mzmoth]

Did you lose any subscribers after this? it's very good anyway 😂

[@Sara-ho8qu]

@4:50 he said it all, thanks

[@yangjunhua9469]

“Silence is beginning and end of a true communication “; “the virus which is 10, and 20 thousand times more dangerous than the corona virus is the virus called’pride’-p-r- i-d-e” , so beautifully said❤❤❤

[@abg44]

I feel lost at 23, sometimes I don’t know if I feel smart enough to attend to my studies. Somehow, John reminds me that everything is okay and that we are in control of our destiny.

[@popcornadvisor3193]

looking well John

[@donmilo4733]

John yes this life has purpose God has created us for himself but we think we created ourselves.were here to become saints ,we were angels and born into these bodies we lost all of God’s glory when we came into this world, Yes-to across the valley of shadow of death, the key is to understand divine presence and the prize is sainthood. Yes John Saints and angels.

[@andrewhackney2626]

What a guy !!!!