Plagues of the flesh

"If we just die why are we even here?" asks a 5 year old. Maybe, we are here to learn, first, WHY we die and then how not to die.
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[@bobby9476]

Feet on the ground.

[@MelMelMel]

Bottom on the chair

[@onionbot2]

Listen and look

[@simpleuser0001]

"Infinite completion"

[@gdavid4509]

During silent pauses there is magic 🙏🏻

[@glasscamera]

My favorite kink of his lol

[@thinginground5179]

@@glasscamera :T

[@spokenenglishwithtatieng4k730]

Totally so. I love those pregnant pauses.

[@owenbush2991]

@@thinginground5179 I think he might be meant "quirk" not "kink"

[@Herkimerdiamond]

Yes...totally....I love that silent pauses...they are fulfilled.

[@LitRandomness]

I hope this man never dies

[@grahamlister5659]

Thank you so much John for these videos😄

[@tomekgorniak]

God bless you until another day.

[@josephkirby12]

Love you john from Maryland, its 6am where im at but your videos are a blessing.

[@colinfels3272]

That's beautiful John. My key takeaway was the part you mentioned about raising our consciousness thereby rising above the plagues of the flesh. As a young man in my thirties, learning to navigate my emotions and desires, this is one of the most important things for me to remember.

[@spokenenglishwithtatieng4k730]

We all have been at your shoes in our 30th, as for me I've started meditate in my 31 in a more determined manner. Many years later, I'd never regretted that I'd spend most of my free time to be silent, or to be contemplative or meditated. This was and is a treasure a real communing with the Divine, God, Source, Consciousness that actually helped me to keep going here in my flash. As John always reminds us - it's the most important WORK of all. Blessings

[@hiarahkimusic3282]

Are you ever going to return to the church for filming? I like the outdoor videos but the church has a calming atmosphere .... I look forward either way because your presence makes me feel calm .... 🙏🏽🖤💯

[@ToomieC]

We love you John and Phil! ❤️ ❤️

[@HeavyMetalHero115]

Why would anyone dislike? John is so down to earth and humble.

[@dirtyunclehubert]

because him sort of laughing about the questions and answering in this non-serious "oh you silly child" manner might irritate people. i know i recently was a bit flaring up about that. then i reminded myself: john answers from his most honest and sincerest point of knowledge and wisdom. and he even says, he knows not everything and if that what he keeps repeating and repeating over and over is simply his deepest own belief - why shouldnt we accept it and be thankful to hear it? over and over again? unfortunately people have this wrong very immature hope or image in their minds, that he is an allknowing absolutely kind and flawless entity that will guide everyone to the solution of their own troubles without any work needed. he is not and never said he is. and when people realize that he is just as much a human and that they fooled themselves in hope of john fixing it for all of them...then they are disappointed and frustrated because he can trouble your mind with his sometimes deeply philosophical answers even more. which is also eventually a good thing to experience, to be disappointed over an illusion that you yourself made up on your own.

[@chance_hollow]

Honestly I feel like the dislike button is the easiest to accidentally bump

[@HeavyMetalHero115]

Shockwave Bot You are trying to make a big deal out of a dislike. Calm down. No one ever hear spoke out against freedom of speech. You are trying way too hard.

[@dirtyunclehubert]

@@HeavyMetalHero115 hes not wrong tho. youtube IS getting rid of "free speech" more and more. you CANT say what you WANT really. it magically disappears. and also, he is not wrong in hinting at the disciple thing. DONT DARE SAY SOMETHING AGAINST OUR MASTER! there are people who are dogmatic even about a very deeply UNdogmatic john.

[@HeavyMetalHero115]

Hubert Shitmeyer I stand by my previous comment. KZbin might be getting rid of free speech, but no one here in this comment section is protesting it. Still trying to hard to make a big deal out of nothing.

[@GrabbingGoblinDC]

John, if death is just the next step, do you believe there is a step after death?

[@NerdsPwnN00bs]

I like when John speaks from the heart rather than the mind; the questions are helpful, but God’s inspirations are powerful. **Maybe a Patreon payment to have a question answered and regular broadcasting for regular guys like me**

[@kylemullet1]

Hello John and/or Phil. Over the weekend, my grandfather passed away. I miss him dearly, but I feel that it is better for him. You see, he was suffering from cancer and was in immesurable pain, and we were definitely luckier than many other families during these difficult times, as we were all able to say our goodbyes. Through watching your videos, I have learned to take control of my depression and I have found better ways to cope with loss, so I thank you very much and wish the best for you all!

[@baderalqamish5913]

May his soul rest in wonderful peace on the other side. My condolences to you Kyle

[@dummyguy123]

I’m so sorry for your loss, my friend.

[@BrownManLifts]

May his soul be peaceful

[@sebastienbrunois1728]

Thank you so much John for your videos. God bless you. I wish I could ask you some question but I don't know how...

[@Fire-Toolz]

You say practice and work quite often. Many meditation teachers say that this should feel like the opposite of work, but rather just letting go completely, being at rest. This paradox has always been difficult for me.

[@chrisnichols2241]

The work is in the remembering to do it - consciously coming back to the present again and again and again.

[@Kellz11]

Thank you❤️

[@svonkie]

I wonder if John has ever met Ajahn Brahm, Buddhist Abbot of the Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine, Western Australia. Otherwise known as Pete Betts from London, another master meditator and teacher with a sense of humor. I would love to be in on a conversation between the two of them.

[@MelMelMel]

Incredible to read Ajahn Brahms name in the comments. I've read Opening The Door To Your Heart and watch all of his dhama talks. He's an amazing man.

[@owenbush2991]

I agree with most of your points but I think that simply being present isn't enough to help something like PTSD it's more than just something you can not think about

[@rainingwords5775]

Love you Thank you John ♥️ Thank you Phil ❤️ 💞🌎💞🌞🌞🌞

[@hello8859]

John, please please please answer this question. I can’t find anyone to give me a decent answer and it’s a hard questions to ask. My question is ‘why’. It is believed the work of man should be spiritual work. Therefore spiritual work must be real at all times. But what about when man didn’t exists, did dinosaurs validate spiritual work? They lived and died without any form of meditation so it seems. I sometimes feel that we make spirituality a construct, because it appears so much of nature doesn’t use it or need it. No one has ever said why spiritual work is important. If spirit exists, why aren’t we just a part of it? Why do we have to come here? What is the point when it appears so many other living things don’t go through we we go through. I understand the practice but I can’t identify the laws that decide if we are here (Alive in this world or a spirit in the spiritual world), that part of it never seems to add up. Who or what decided for us to be here? Do the same spiritual development laws apply to all living things? Does every spirit have to go through this? And what was spirituality before man existed to prove we haven’t made it up?

[@VendPrekmurec]

There are other humans and beings similar to humans in space but also beings from other dimension which live and walk among us...and are more Earthly and older than we are... Human is not the center of the Universe, neither is our planet or our galaxy. Check the latest videos revealed by the US Navy and Pent ag0n, and the TTSA and their revelation to the public... Why are we here. We are here to train to become gods, sadly we are rather destroying this planet than evolving... The growth of the population will destroy our kind and the nature and living beings around us

[@ladyscorpz9023]

People were made in God's image, dinosaurs weren't ...it's people God loves and chose above all other life forms....its people Jesus died for. That's why you have spiritual work and a spiritual conscience and dinosaurs don't....

[@kylerichards169]

“Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭7:25‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Grace... who can fully understand it...

[@keeganmet257]

Such an incredible verse and so true about grace. Thank you!

[@dorothywarren1441]

Phil - if you put john at the right of that frame people could see the lovely river and not the distracting lorries! Just a thought.

[@tonylasley]

I agree! It’s kind of like the rule of thirds in video. The subject matter which is John should not be centered yet off to the left or right.

[@baderalqamish5913]

Sir I just want to let you know that you have an absolutely beautiful healing voice, and your views on life have been very paradigm shifting to me, especially when times are really tough. God bless you and thank you for your videos. If it’s possible, I would like to ask you a question relatable to the hardship I face in my life, and I would be honored if you could give me your viewpoint and how I should adjust my mindset about it. I feel like it would be generally a great topic as I’m sure many others could relate to it aswel since it deals with love-relationships . Thank you and god bless 🙏🏾

[@carrick2494]

This must be filmed a few months back for the tree leaves are a full green splender off summer.

[@tmalonso]

imagine how boring eternal existence might seem, how difficult it might be to appreciate, before experiencing the brevity of human life...not just our own, but also of those around us? similarly, as we get older and the brevity of the lives around us becomes more apparent, life can feel like it drags on, which helps alleviate any aversions to death. also, in order to observe someone's authentic behavior, it often helps to give them the impression they are not being observed ;)

[@trajanfidelis1532]

Thanks John

[@jag8901]

John get back to the church,,, I feel bad seeing you standing all the time

[@EsmagaSapos]

Smells winter John.

[@trudesquires1089]

To make whole, be whole......!!! That was most certainly the most wonderful expression for you to hear John. Watching this video, as with many others that I've enjoyed, I wonder if you realise, that you don't even need to speak to illustrate that. Even in that tranquil setting, the river is flowing quite rapidly, people move quickly through the field on their walks, and the cars and lorries whizz by at quite a speed........just like our thoughts,and yet there you are......solid, still,reassuring, calm, kind, warm, full of understanding, compassion,wisdom and love....Bless your heart for all those years of "work " !!!! I hope it is comforting for you to know that through your countless hours of labour to "be whole " so many of us have hugely benefited and are forever grateful to you ❤xx

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Thank you, Trudie. Your comments are always much appreciated

[@meditationwithjake]

Closest being to Buddha we have.

[@siegfriedv.hammerstahl7919]

Eckhart Tolle, too.

[@EsmagaSapos]

Tony Parsons.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Hi ☺️ I just signed up for the email list. I really wanted to read the poem Clouds. how long does it take to arrive? forgive me for my earthly impatience 😂

[@JamesJohnson-im3be]

I watched Emmerdale last night I was not impressed but I see where a lot of the rudeness came from in 1992 them and Coronation Street. THEY ARE SO RUDE AND IGNORANT!!! Ian Wetherill!!! I’m so sorry I was so desperate and confused by people!!! UP THE IRONS!!!

[@imnotsurewhy]

I'd like to take this moment to thank this wonderful gentleman while I still can, for sharing all of his wisdom and advice. Thank you good sir.

[@BruceGCharlton]

Thanks you for these continuing videos, they are a gift and much appreciated. But I notice it is more than three months since the last video to be recorded - none since July. Therefore, I hope thing are well for both John and Phil.

[@charliejs]

He had a recent interview that was recorded earlier this Fall/Autumn. I can send u the link if u want because it’s on a different channel

[@brittanyann3994]

@@charliejs yes please!

[@charliejs]

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[@peterbirdsall9289]

natural creation vs witch crafted abominations = DRAMA OF AGES

[@rogerkaleugher7504]

John, how does Hannah Hauwell strike you? She also was a survivor of harsh British winters, while raising 2 cows into her late years. Another dear, dear person.

[@detectivedonaldkimball]

Hi John, When meditating, why should we sit with a straight back? I think you mentioned that you were taught to do that somewhere, just curious about it. Thanks.

[@thinginground5179]

cause earth tells you off for it

[@rrocket8204]

Thank you John and Phil 🤗

[@gadd1111]

Hi John...where does anger come from in relationship arguments, it passes like clouds...and yet it always arises again, even in blue skies. I try to be my best but it makes me feel helpless and confused. I try to make whole but significant others see things differently. Apologies if this is a difficult question.

[@RemedyUnderTheSun]

The sad thing with a lot of really deep questions is that only God can answer them. You won't get many answers from humans because no one really knows them. So I guess a question I could ask is, why doesn't God speak face to face with us in conversation, to answer our questions clearly?

[@EdgeOfLight]

just wish you could answer questions in a darker setting. I often watch you before sleep and the lighting is distracting. Also the audio quality is poor in such setting. But thank you for your commitment.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Is someone new working the tech? All these new videos have hot audio, the gain is too high and John's voice is very difficult to listen to. Please be aware of this when recording him.

[@kimberlyherrmann6324]

Thankyou Beloved One 💚

[@samanthawentzell945]

John, I have a question for you. I have a hard time reconciling myself with the Bible. It teaches us that God made the world in 7 days. But science shows us that this is not the case. The Bible teaches us that God made the entire world and all the creatures in it. Science teaches us about dinosaurs and many other stages of our earth prior to man. How do you explain the gaps in the Bible?

[@hello8859]

John, why has spirit put us here? And before we were here who practiced becoming a part of spirit? I think that’s what I’m asking.

[@MelMelMel]

Dear John, if you were to pass, I'd certainly miss you very much. Now for my question. How would you like to be remembered? If at all? - Kind regards.

[@yorksracoon3560]

I would recommend mindfulness/meditation for P.T.S.D, I have suffered from that and am a lot better than I was. John does meditation every day.

[@Fire-Toolz]

Oh but John says “just be present” and that will take care of it 😂 I suffer from it as well, and meditation does help, but I needed instruction or else my meditation would make things worse due to not understanding how to respond to traumatic thoughts. “Proper” meditation definitely helps. So does cognitive therapy, as well as various techniques that rewire your brain, such as havening or affirmations.

[@sayusayme7729]

Thank you

[@GARD3NCITYM3DIA]

John your mic is slightly over modulated. Still love you and your videos. 🙏🏻

[@Technos_Offical]

Well good day Mr.Butler i may be sending this over a little late but i was just comin to check on ya and see how your doin i look forward to the next video

[@francois-felixheinrich20]

Hello John, If I may I'd like to ask you a question: What is the point of seeking for stillness when all the good things in life are driven by love, passion ? Shouldn't we seek and spread that instead ?

[@EarMonk]

There is no time like the present

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Do you make mystic music? Phil

[@EarMonk]

Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler Hi Phil! I attempt to capture the mystic in music, whatever that means. I feel like music communicates something beyond words. Thank you Phil and John for the videos 🙏 I watch them and meditate to them!

[@looseygoosey2164]

The only way you can live, is to never have lived at all. The only way you cannot die.. is to never have been born....

[@mother8696]

You stated that you gave classes teaching meditation.. could you give us lessons?

[@Aletta-ThisMoment]

Thank you John - it is true

[@markusmeyer6391]

Let's all be present and leave John alone and not disturb his presence.

[@JamesJohnson-im3be]

You know what my dad says if you worry you die and if you don’t worry you die so why worry?

[@Reinehr]

where's the best place to send questions for John?

[@hightower6546]

Thank you, John.

[@hayleyjane6763]

Thank you.

[@mannyneyra6940]

Awesome

[@ramiram84]

Wish they made a movie about his life

[@morrispridgen]

Practice, but dont think or don't believe

[@heliossanctus5624]

Thank you John. 🙏🏻

[@lavettar]

Thank you.

[@sunsetequestrian4435]

9x12 = 108

[@stefanosecco5564]

Thank you so much for these words. I will try the stickers thing.

[@brick6123]

Who disliked and why?

[@whitecrane9433]

🌻🌻 ❤️

[@OfARisenFall]

I often wonder more, why do we LIVE? I feel that, as one being, we are all 'shards' and here to learn, gather experiences and bring them back to our whole, spiritual self. But I feel that to comprehend this and appreciate it, we need to let go of feelings of individuality in this existence. We're all a shared self. Be kind and loving to one another. Experience life as greatly as you can, while you can.

[@BruceGCharlton]

Mystic Burning - John's forthcoming book. Please could you tell me when I will be able to buy it?

[@mcfloater1171]

John explains himself while others just end up sounding ridiculous. I love his teachings !

[@tomevans8212]

Thank you very much for answering our questions John, this is a great help.

[@timtrimble1670]

Thank you John.. I must remember feet on the ground. Seems I get carried away from time to time.

[@gregedmonds7152]

All is compassion when you realise compassion is all then you cease tobe seperate and the infinite is revealed

[@JonnyChaos]

Saw you in the Anthony Chene interviews. One of my favourite channels that.

[@maxeav8275]

Silence really is the loudest most peaceful noice

[@magdalenagauderon3754]

Thank you John for sharing your Wisdom.xxx

[@tonylasley]

Hi John and Phil! Can you tell us If being present and aware is the same as concentration? 🙏

[@dorothywarren1441]

Concentration is too focussed and can be limiting. I think he means being centred/collected but open.

[@tonylasley]

dorothy warren Thanks Dorothy! Yes that makes sense to me. I’ve noticed that when I meditate with eyes closed, I find myself concentrating to keep thoughts out, yet when I’m in nature and present, I’m not concentrating at all and I’m aware of the stillness. Anyways thanks for your feedback...

[@joyfied1196]

I love you omg 😭💓

[@reijo437]

Thank you both again!

[@gretanavarauskaite2904]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sicksadworld6221]

❤

[@wallsits9194]

Love you John

[@rogerkaleugher7504]

Hauxwell

[@BrownManLifts]

Man, I wanna live there. Seems very peaceful

[@chrisnichols2241]

Pro tip: You can make anywhere you are peaceful 😌

[@BrownManLifts]

@@chrisnichols2241 indeed, it’s just the whole country living lifestyle really speaks to me. I really don’t like the city or town life style. Im introvert so yeah

[@chrisnichols2241]

@@BrownManLifts Yeah I totally agree, country/nature is so much better.

[@liamfindlay4653]

Second person. First comment.

[@Skrelp42069]

bohn jutler

[@Fire-Toolz]

Imagine telling someone with PTSD to “just be present.” That is the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard. You have to meet people WHERE THEY ARE. For someone suffering from PTSD, the present is trauma, because trauma is lodged in their system, playing itself out in the present. This teaching is NOT appropriate for someone suffering from such a thing. Dismissing therapists like that is really messed up. I mean, John even said “how should I know” in response to the PTSD question so maybe he shouldn’t have spoken any further about it like he did. I’m starting to feel like these videos aren’t for me anymore. I may unsubscribe.

[@dorothywarren1441]

Following one of your other comments here- "proper meditation" is about trying to reach or know that which is really behind the "me" I think I am. I've been meditating long enough to appreciate how really hard that seemingly simple thing is to explain. John's found it, but yes, just telling somebody in effect to relax isn't always a help when trauma is waiting to enter that space. But that peace is there, a goal to aim for. But first I think there has to be acceptance and of course that's where you would need to find the right help for you to come to terms with PTSD. Good luck. Trauma is finite, peace/love is infinite.

[@marcomiceli2068]

Consider the presence which John speaks of as the endless reality which contains every conceivable matter, even a predominant (and sorrowful) condition as a trauma. I hope this helps.

[@Mark_A8_0]

I have found that certain spiritual views, including valid ones, are sometimes difficult to integrate with practices in mental health therapy, as if they are not compatible worlds. It's best to find a therapist who at least has a similar belief system to you who can talk to you in a way you understand. For example if you are Christian, find a Christian therapist.

[@TRENDINGVIDEOSTRV]

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