Nothing happens by accident (ASMR)

"Everything is lawful. Everything that happens is consequential. Nothing happens by accident. God has His eye on everything."
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John Butler's voice has been called "the sleepiest voice ever" and with over 20m views (or rather listens) of his most popular 'ConsciousTV' interview, John explains why he is pleased people find rest with his voice. John says "I welcome ASMR with open arms and if people find my videos, which they call 'unintentional ASMR', give them an ASMR feeling then I am delighted and I feel totally at home with it." Many viewers say "I came for the voice; I stayed for the wisdom."
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[@Goodlifelady]

John has no idea how much he is being loved by so many people.

[@woobi4739]

Why wouldn't he?

[@lukebutler7687]

I think he does.

[@masterlcpl3736]

he may not have for the longest time but im sure he does know by now

[@alberto_quijas]

Just here for the sleep

[@amandamiller94]

I would hope he has some idea because this gentleman is giving me comfort I haven't experienced in so long.

[@WhoElseButJarjosa]

"In truth, nothing matters. In ignorance, everything matters." That hit me. I was just about to fall asleep and now I'm rethinking my life lol

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

That’s the Butler bonus! Phil

[@Level10Productions]

@@WhoElseButJarjosa yes, and you, too, can wind up on a dirt road somewhere in Southern Africa dirt poor, lost and wandering like good old John but hey, you gotta love it. He found himself a nitch in life and more power to him.

[@charles.e.g.]

@@Level10Productions WTF was that? An insult disguised as a compliment?! Clearly John strikes a nerve with you. Something personal. Sending thoughts and prayers. 🙏

[@TheOceanBearer]

I feel that in truth it's not one or the other, it's both.

[@arandomguy8572]

​@@Level10ProductionsThis screams insecurity

[@ianc93]

0:08 “first thing,let’s come to silence.” That’s enough. Thank you, John.

[@ΤακηςΙωαννου-ω1ω]

John's wisdom is the best combination of ancient Greek philosophy and Christianity... Absolutely magnificent!!!

[@themusicofsethxavier]

This man has been given the gift of healing. I don’t even know if people are aware of the enormously profound experience that is occurring to them. The reason why people are “able to sleep” after, or even as, they listen to him is that they are being healed. Physically, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually. His voice seems to glow through the darkness with a warm, mystical light that restores the listener, and with the healing power only God can give. I listen to every word of this man with a sense of awe and wonder; a child listening to the comforting words of a wise and much beloved relative. John, if you are reading this, I want you to know that I believe that Our Lord works through you, and that your videos are helping me through a very difficult time in my life. For that, you have my deepest admiration and most sincere gratitude. With love in Christ, Seth.

[@suprematectecnologia]

👏👏👏💅

[@charles.e.g.]

What a beautiful comment! And I couldn’t agree more!! 🙏

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

What a beautiful soul John is indeed. 😇

[@duncansutherland47]

“We are bits of frozen spirit…..the reverse process is to melt…..deep meditation is the heart melting.” That is absolutely beautiful! ❤️🙏🏻

[@ryanpummell1390]

Been listening to John for a long time. His insight, compassion, and wisdom is relaxing and enlightening! Thank you good sir!

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Thanks for listening. Phil

[@RantKid]

@@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler listened to your mom

[@mikko0846]

​@@RantKid get outta here my dude

[@dromarsheikhomurad]

Thank you so much John. 🙏🤲🙌❤️

[@YSOL4R]

His voice is like powerful in a calming way.

[@mikko0846]

There ain't no way john is only at 5.9k subs He deserves the world Best man of the year 2024 to him for just existing

[@4Four_Studios]

This is his second channel. His main channel has over 200K Subscribers

[@Gavin-l3z]

I would absolutely love to sit down and have a conversation with John. I just found him about 30 minutes ago and am listening while I study to help calm my brain down. I'll be returning most likely every day now, thank you John!

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Glad to hear. Phil

[@geraldinebutterly4817]

Me too.

[@theodentherenewed4785]

What a legendary voice and manner of speaking. Mr. Butler provides the ultimate autonomous sensory meridian response on the Internet.

[@MothershipOracle]

"the confidence to sit here without any notes" -all is calm, all is peace in the presence of God indeed! personaly, i've always believed for most of my 60 yrs of life, that everything is for a reason and a purpose" . it's fascinating to think about even a speck of dust, being under a "law" , just a breath of wind or movement can change the position of that speck of dust. all is held within conscienceness .God has his eye on everything. thanks so much john- you are a true inspiration, and always so calming to listen to, 😊

[@millagy_21]

Came for the ASMR, stayed for the wise and sweet man behind it ❤

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Can I quote you? Phil

[@millagy_21]

@@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler Please do, I'd be honored. Thank you Phil.

[@IcarusMundi]

John is such a great man. So much wisdom contained within that brain, so much knowledge waiting to be passed down through the generations, though the ears of those willing to listen.

[@stickydrummer1.0]

He is the definition of a wise man. He also has the side effect of being so relaxing when talking

[@eleanorrigby7897]

✨Be still and know that I AM✨ (here for you forever)

[@angiemacslilmitesanmore5090]

Thank you sir,you will not believe how much your helping me. I suffer anxiety due to long term illness. Finally,I am understanding more about myself an soothing knowledge. You are giving me deep connection in this world an peace is starting.....how can I ever thank you,words are all I have...♥️🙏♥️

[@kaylakatz1596]

this is my favorite speaker, man deserves a ted talk or something

[@marianodamian3457]

ooh god finally I found a video that gives me tingles, ive been searching for so long cause I watched asmr for years now to help me sleep but lost the tingle feeling a year or so back and learn that watching to much can indeed make you stop feeling them but listening to this man just brought them back and I can feel them again the same feeling as when I watched ASMR for the first time

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

I'm so glad it worka for you again. Phil

[@honkystottschannel4673]

Yep, exactly the same here. Very few videos do it for me now however this video has reignited my triggers 🙌

[@janettinkler2204]

I truly feel absolutely blessed to have heard Johns words of wisdom 🙏 thank you

[@satorialina]

Dear John, you are part of my family and a solace for my soul, deepest gratitude for your existence, we love you ❤

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Wow, thank you. Phil

[@PeterBuckley-q1g]

Was a pleasure to meet John today I’m feeling so blessed and grateful such a beautiful soul x

[@robertnettleship5467]

This has given my relentlessly busy brain some much needed calm. Bless you

[@SBM851]

Thanks for all you do Phil

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Shucks - thank you. Appreciated. I love what I do. Can you imagine? Phil

[@missunlucky2159]

I could listen to your wisdom all the time, brings me so much peace

[@alexlindstrom555]

Wow! Aside from being soothing this is a spiritual message I needed.

[@samarajones1]

I love John. Thank you for your wise Christian words. And your relaxing demenour helps me to relax.

[@asdfghj123206]

Becoming like St. George would be a great video topic!

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Noted. Phil

[@jackjock1808]

Can’t thank you enough for the beautiful words 🥹🫶

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Thanks for listening. Phil

[@Recoveryasrrrfgrdbgsdff]

Listening to your kind soft voice with your deep thoughts is wonderful. Thank you for those scriptures. I miss Jesus. He took me up when I was 17. I left my body and saw all light. Jesus walked toward me with his arms outstretched and hugged me and the love was so poweful it overflowed. It felt like electricity and love was so powerful . He is life and light. I feel Jesus in you ! 🙏

[@palatero]

The concepts I've heard John discuss are very tangental to Buddhism, especially in this video. It's cool to see someone arrive to the same conclusions that Eastern spirituality/philosophy does, but from a different perspective. Can anyone reading this tell me if John ever directly references Buddhism? I've taken time away from John's videos and return to them every so often, so please forgive the ignorance in my inquiry.

[@frosty9237]

This man is amazing in every single way

[@cezar-antoniocrintea396]

John I'm so glad that you're ok. Stay healthy please and continue to bring us your words of wisdom. Thank you.

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

He’s fit as a fiddle. More to come. Phil

[@asmrclassic1]

A kind person. ❤

[@ChristinePetosa]

Thank you, John. You are wonderful!

[@TerriClarke-i2f]

Your so special John ! ❤

[@m.s.r4575]

Forget about the calming voice. The wisdom the humongous wisdom.and clarity this man has is from.anlther world, giving Gautama Buddha a run for his money

[@Nina-wp4kv]

Happy to find you...❤U! Thanks 😊

[@emdeejay7432]

It's kinda like how when it's so quiet and you're so deep in the silence that it becomes a deafening silence. The silence is almost an overwhelming roaring noise that isn't a noise at all becauee it's nothing. When you just have to make a noise because it becomes so quiet.

[@lindajeancountrymusic]

Wow....i'm blown away. I just happened upon this and i'm riveted to the quiet subtle mind blowing wisdom of this amazing soul. After the first few minutes i had to sub and like.....So happy to have found this channel and this extraordinary man!

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Glad you enjoyed it. More to come. Phil (I record and edit John’s videos)

[@lindajeancountrymusic]

Thankyou very much Phil and John....wisdom is so needed in this world! @@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler

[@Keanux12]

Marvelous

[@freddyjerome]

Who wins in a rap battle between John Butler and Bob Ross? Unfortunately, we'd never be awake to witness the ending.

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

That’s actually very funny 😂 Phil

[@TiffiArtois]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 factz... I'm drifting off now lol

[@beththompson2188]

Bob Ross: Happy accidents! John Butler: Nothing happens by accident. 🤔😊

[@movepauserestore]

@@beththompson2188same thing ❤

[@BillyVatcher]

Here you go : **John Butler:** "Bob, it’s such a pleasure to meet you. Your calm presence reminds me of the peace one can find in the stillness of nature. When I watch you paint, it’s like watching a meditation in motion." **Bob Ross:** "Well, thank you, John. I’ve always believed that painting is a way to quiet the mind. Just like in nature, when you’re sitting by a stream or under a tree, you learn to appreciate the little things. It’s all about finding that quiet space inside, isn’t it?" **John Butler:** "Indeed. In my own experience, silence is where we truly discover ourselves. It’s where we can connect with the divine presence within all things. When I see you work, it seems you too have found that connection through art. There’s a deep stillness that emanates from your paintings, even though they’re full of life." **Bob Ross:** "That's a beautiful way to put it. I like to think of painting as a conversation with nature. You don’t force anything, you just let it speak to you. Sometimes a happy little tree pops up where you didn’t expect it, and you just go with the flow. That’s when the magic happens, when you let go of control and just let things be." **John Butler:** "Yes, letting go of control... it’s such a key part of the spiritual journey. We spend so much of our lives trying to control things, when really, the most profound experiences come from surrendering to the present moment. It’s in that surrender that we find peace." **Bob Ross:** "That’s true. You know, a lot of people tell me that they’re afraid of making mistakes, but I always say there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. That’s kind of like life, isn’t it? Sometimes the things we don’t plan turn out to be the most beautiful." **John Butler:** "Exactly, Bob. In life, as in art, when we stop resisting and start embracing what is, we see that everything has its place. The so-called ‘mistakes’ are often opportunities for deeper understanding. It’s all part of the greater picture we can’t always see from our limited perspective." **Bob Ross:** "Right. And when you step back and look at the whole painting-or life-you see how it all fits together, how the light and the shadows make it what it is. It’s all perfect in its own way." **John Butler:** "Yes, Bob. Perfection isn’t in the flawless, but in the whole, in the acceptance of both light and shadow, as you say. I believe that’s where true peace lies, in embracing everything as it is, without judgment." **Bob Ross:** "Couldn’t agree more, John. Life, like a painting, is better when we stop worrying about the outcome and just enjoy the process. After all, the joy is in the journey, not the destination." **John Butler:** "Indeed, my friend. In that journey, we find not only ourselves, but the divine essence in everything around us. And that, in itself, is the greatest art of all." --- This conversation blends John Butler's deep spiritual insights with Bob Ross' calm and gentle approach to life and art, centering on themes of peace, surrender, and the beauty of the present moment.

[@amandamiller94]

Wow I'm practically melting just listening to you. Thank you for this wonderful blissful serenity ❤️

[@ohsweetladyjane]

🌿 He reminds me of Lot Long, the man from Led Zeppelin IV album cover...

[@JenKeeble]

Very soothing

[@additionalsky]

This is excellent material to meditate to 🥰 as expected from such a wise person!

[@Tobiasbygdatulling]

I have so much respect for you

[@TobyMichaelPortableTechReview]

Why do i get so emotional? I was crying within less than a minute.

[@brennerthomas9084]

He's My Spiritual Gandolf and I love him.

[@jamiebobbles5021]

Never to late to bring a lost sole back to source with these teachings, ✨✨🌬️

[@davidtaylor5034]

Indeed, may all shoes find their way back to the shoemaker! 🙏😉

[@g7403]

John, so glad to meet you)

[@vefa1403]

Thanks ❤

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

You're welcome 😊 Phil

[@SoundsFromTheRock]

Thank you John Love from Chicago 😊

[@jff711]

God bless him!

[@rosstheboss2615]

“He was a quiet man, an artist….”

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

His catch phrase. 😊 Phil

[@RantKid]

@@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler your mom wasn't quiet

[@richardtaylor6440]

Dear Mr butler you're a legend to so many people 👋👋👍🎉💤

[@matt11228399]

"The difference between a crazy homeless guy and wisdom is a nice vest" Me - just now. Lol.

[@bernicescanlon6137]

Thank you John good health and happiness 🙏John.

[@odalivalenzuela3796]

Thanks John, for give us your wise.

[@soulembraced369]

Your voice tells me all I need to know, my friend 😊

[@uludaggameplays4389]

He reminds me Gepetto or Heidi's grandfather

[@YiaMdj]

John seems to have truly achieved Gnosis

[@jbtravis7305]

Like siting with my Daddy thank you so much sir you are a blessing and a treasure

[@miliogero390]

I really want to take this guy out for a weekend. Drive in a supercar en listen metal music just for once😂 drive a HARLEY and afterwards get relaxed again from his voice😅😊

[@karadenning7524]

love you so much💗

[@sonnyprince6853]

13:52 I’ve never heard such fowl language from dear John 😂

[@lukebutler7687]

I've been listening to John since 2018. He is like a 3'rd grandfather to me.

[@sofiymati]

Thanks for the video, it helped me to sleep :-)

[@dantruitt788]

I’d love to hear a convo between him and Alan Watts

[@Spleeens5]

Mirror, mirror on the wall, get out the door because i just found the wisest of them all

[@TheLifeHackLab-k7o]

He would be the cuttest Santa Claus!!!!😃

[@NickyClassicBackArchives]

someone Needs to tell john ABOUT ASMR!!!

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Watch this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWmbl4lrmtB4facsi=a9yFi5qCiQmIPo-9. Phil

[@Winchester4lastorders]

I love you & you are my direction to the gate which is narrow & leads to God

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

No idols here! Phil

[@PetraSant-fb5nf]

Please tap (twice) my thumbnail photo (left) to enlarge it. In 2014 I happened to be passing through the village where my late mother had once lived. I decided to stop and walk down by the riverside and say a prayer for her love and life. Right at the very end of my prayer, the sun came shining through the trees and seemed to be pulsating. I felt prompted to take a photograph of it, which I did. Later looking at the photograph, I noticed in the top left corner,red and blue rays, a pure white form(soul?) and a round orb. I zoomed in on the orb and immediately recognised the face of a young lady smiling back at me. The smiling face is that of my mother I recognised her smile. The face in the orb is at a slight angle. (Hope you are able to see it?).

[@CardinalFang2]

What was the brief in the build up to recording this video? He seems to have so much prepared without sounding in any way scripted.

[@wades9327]

I feel like I'm watching Santa on Boxing Day after he's taken off the suit and chance done some peyote with the Christmas elves to relieve those tired legs.

[@syrup0302]

Hi John! -From California

[@elmirakber8215]

Your voice is look like Hershell's from TWD

[@sanaatefinia]

#savesoil #savesoilmovement #consciousplanet

[@vincelola]

I think he's the real Santa.

[@Shady_Guyy]

Im too high to follow this mans philosophy.

[@stephaniewalchle4033]

Wow 🤯

[@georgeheatherley3548]

I wish the world was governed by John 😊

[@mariabryan2960]

🙏🕊

[@shaimaalbalushi1739]

I loooovvveeeeee him

[@Zenkski]

Proud to have the same last name as him 😅😊

[@darthripper_6573]

I had the phone dimmed as low as possible, and I thought he didn't have arms for a second. lol😅

[@VanceHerzog-u5j]

If you listen past the noise before everything,You will realize that the Bible is true. The very first words of the Bible are,and I quote, (IN THE BEGINNING GOD) AMEN !!!

[@JavierBonillaC]

My son was driving carefully ans stopping at a red light when a drunk driver hit him from behind and totaled his car. If that is not an accident for my son, what is it?

[@ThisManLovesDemocracy]

Clearly, not an accident, but a tragedy

[@scottysattva]

Hello, John!

[@amosmcneal]

he seems like a wise movie character

[@firefitz65]

I wish I could have silence. I have been stricken with tinnitus.

[@nikoriot7637]

Please don't go dying on me grandpa

[@TheOceanBearer]

@@nikoriot7637 So mean.

[@rtraveller6705]

Frozen bits of spirit ✨🥹

[@firestarter1106]

❤

[@g7403]

Wonder, if It's possible translate to my mather language. I'm from Russia and your words are deep.

[@davidtaylor5034]

John speaks Russian, so it's possible!

[@PeterGurney-p2r]

I want that beard and mustache

[@dxjjw]

Amazing

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Thanks. Phil

[@unintentionalasmrjohnbutler]

Thanks. Phil

[@alexandrecaisse8520]

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