What happens when we die?

After several requests, Phil is back for this pre-Christmas special in John and Phil's 'Cafe Connect'. Having considered what happens when we die, John describes times when, bothered by thoughts, he learnt to just get bored with them. Like clouds, they come and go. If we live in the present, there's no need to think. The "Couldn't care less attitude" to thoughts, keeps them in their place.
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[@michaelsmith8150]

My family and I just drove past John as he was cycling up a steep hill in Bakewell. In my delight at seeing him I shouted "feet on the ground" through the open window. My wife asked me what on earth I was doing. John just smiled and gave me a thumbs up. Haha, thanks John.

[@donereasoning6134]

Feet on the ground, while cycling, might bring even more body parts to the ground.

[@filthyE]

This made my day

[@petrasant5495]

“Nice one my dears”!

[@dotcotton3308]

Liar

[@cheryllgates181]

Lucky you!

[@TheMegadude123]

When John Butler is cheaper and more effective than a therapist.

[@svonkie]

It's wisdom from doing "the work" for over half a century.

[@digitalsketchguy]

John's voice cures 95% of anxiety disorders.

[@sarah-pn]

Mine too. I fall asleep almost immediately and therefore I have never been able to listen to a full video!

[@eternity7477]

When I was 9 years old, I almost drowned in the sea. I was not aware that this was happening. All I was aware of was lovely incidents in my life flashing past, all the while feeling totally held and safe and fully aware with the same awareness present throughout my life. In the very, very far distance I heard someone screaming and screaming, but it touched me in no way. I came by on the beach after my uncle managed to pull me out. They told me it was me screaming. The reason for telling this is what John said at the start: what you truly are will not feel different at all. This is exactly how it was for me. The screams must have come from fear, but it was not the real me screaming. It was someone I have already left behind and there was only vague awareness of it. I never much thought about it again until I was in my 30s and started my spiritual search. That incident took away all fear of death.

[@Joonas_badminton]

Wow thanks for sharing :)

[@simpleuser0001]

Very interesting. So many reports of people describing similar phenomena. It is reassuring and hopefully the whole world will know this.

[@dotcotton3308]

Liar

[@mmmfun77]

Omg! THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT! I really needed to hear this. I can’t help but tear up. When I close my eyes and become so still it even stuns me , I feel like that state of being is true life. I get it now.

[@josha3891]

This was beautiful. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us.

[@Viator19]

I heard an aborigine saying "Our purpose here is to learn, to love and then we return home".

[@kakebaker2000]

I feel that

[@MrSofuskroghlarsen]

Beautiful thought.

[@paulastunden-smith7726]

Indeed it is.

[@gonzremodelingandwindows6571]

Well described 👏

[@petrasant5495]

John is a ray of sunshine in these dark winter days.

[@dotcotton3308]

Stop being so silly

[@petrasant5495]

@@dotcotton3308 Come on RayRay, lighten up, become a RayRay of light.

[@user-p6-3561]

@7 Black Swans I don't think he needs a psychiatrist ...

[@revivemi6234]

@@petrasant5495 what a raytard

[@mendonisepanpuji.3609]

can u explain what john said aftet death. did he just said we go back to earth. a clear death no need to come back. did i get it right.

[@loc81]

It’s Sunday morning- lying in bed half asleep with AirPods in, my phone next to the bed.. and my 5 year old son come in excited about 5 sleeps until Christmas. Next thing he tells “there’s Santa!!!” then it clicks- he’s seen John on my phone hahaha!

[@youtubeuser1334]

✨He was a quiet man, an artist, a craftsman☁️🕊

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

This brings to mind a memory of my youth. I recall standing in my grandmother's kitchen helping her make lunch. I happened to mention my great grandmother, who had died ( aged 96 ) just several days before and I had said that I hated death....that it seemed to me that death was a cheat. My grandmother quickly replied that I shouldn't look upon death that way. And that as one becomes very old one's body betrays them. She said that death was a " sweet release " from the cares and pain of this temporary place. In this way we could return to what we really are. That was a long time ago, yet I remember it clearly. A " sweet release ", that's what she called it.

[@klh93]

That sounds beautiful ♥️🥰

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

@@klh93 Hard for me to imagine that this was 50 years ago! I was a boy of only 9 yet my parents had explained to me what had happened to the extent that they felt appropriate for my age. I understood. Yes, my grandmother was a wonderful human soul, who, like John, didn't say a lot. When she did it was worth listening to. She herself lived to be 103. I was VERY close to her and although she's been gone now for almost 25 years I still think of her daily. She was a blessing from God.

[@klh93]

@@ellisonhamilton3322 I've been listening to a lot of life after death things recently due to my grandmother passing a month ago, and I'm struggling to cope with the idea of us just being here and then seizing to exist in any way, shape or form. It almost seems pointless if that is the case. I do miss her terribly. Then I'm thinking I'll have to go through losing everyone else 😭. That is a ripe old age, she sounds like she was wonderful. I hope there is something after for you two to meet again. ❤️ I hope you are well. ❤️.

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

@@klh93 My condolences on the loss of your grandmother. Yes, I've lost most my family now.....one by one and as a single man it's difficult at times struggling with the absence of those you love. Loneliness can sometimes set in. In time though you come to be grateful that you knew them at all. You never stop missing them, but by holding them close in thought and prayer they really aren't gone. If I may......physical death is not the end, of this I'm sure. We continue on in some form. What form or manner is the great mystery. So, we will both of us " see " our grandmothers again. Don't rush to this reunion, just trust that it will happen. Trust is the foundation of faith. Again, my sincerest condolences on your loss.

[@klh93]

@@ellisonhamilton3322 thank you, that was a lovely comment. I've just came back from her grave.

[@Sisyphean1775]

I've learned more from John in just a handful of videos than I did during my entire time spent in church in my childhood and teenage years.

[@samuelamsih2980]

For whats its worth John, you have changed my world more than ever ♥

[@catherinea2726]

Wonderful to see you both again Much love from Ireland ❣❣

[@tiacarrie2561]

Phil, love the longer hair! Very cool. 😎

[@fraanciscaa]

He looks really cool😊

[@Rick_Cleland]

Thanks!

[@TheDavo10001]

Lockdown hair

[@juliangiulio3147]

Love his laughter near the beginning... Happiness is knowing the Goodness-wonderment of Life

[@skyebluv4487]

I found my teacher...What a wonderful 50 yr old birthday GIFT!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!!💜🤗

[@sarahsanders9587]

Silence used to scare me. I felt the need to give voice to every void. John's wisdom has given me a gentle nudge towards the appreciation of the beauty and necessity of silence. That's the hardest thing, to listen, to hear God's voice. Thank you.

[@herbalteasucks2873]

I just found you John. I lost both of my grandparents , one of them before I was even born, but I feel closer to you than anyone in my family. You generate so much love and kindness, its adorable. Thank you for your advice.

[@holymegadave]

Jhon feels like my own grandfather... that i never meet becouse he died long before i was born. That's why I smile and feel the massive joy inside my chest everytime I hear his wise advise. It's something in his voice so calm.. his laugh so real... it's like he is communicating with you to another level. I love the change I made so far.. .. I started long ago.. with a lot of thinking... introspection. That lead me to anger and frustration.... but it was needed to understand all that I'm experiencing in the present. I found what I attract.. that's why I know I'm going the right way I can feel it. I hope I can reach your age and wisdom to share with others in need. We need to share spiritual advice... to spread the knowledge... free for all to take. Blessings from Argentina!

[@danmortimer2112]

I am not a spiritual man. I am not a religious man. I do not fear death, yet I take much comfort from John’s words. Thank you.

[@user-p6-3561]

My logic is that spirituality is the pseudoscientific explanation of physiological-psychological-subcouncious things that exist, but have not been explained yet by science. Bless you

[@4u2consider50]

Non-attachment to worldly labels is Living in the present… living in the ‘Is-ness’ of the infinite invisible… pure love. ✨Blessings✨

[@alerojas2952]

​@@user-p6-3561Evidence to support your claim?

[@shiannetaylor4059]

I have grown to fall in love with this man's knowledge and aura. You are one sweet intelligent man. You open my eyes to the world around me when I need it most. Thank you John 😊 💓

[@Finn11233]

So very wonderful, smiling along with John !

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Hi Phil. I like to ask instead, "What happens when we live?"

[@jedmaegraith417]

good question

[@wmalgal]

When we live we are no longer in our heads. We are in this moment.

[@mmmfun77]

@@wmalgal amen to that

[@chromakey84]

So weird to see you here

[@ayaaly2866]

Wow

[@toddsqui]

This was great. Thank you John. And welcome back, Phil!

[@emiliaduszynska263]

I missed the original intro... This sound at the beginning of the video is always giving me comfort and hope. Cause i know that after that sound, a kind, smiled face appears and gives me all sorts of best wisdom about life:) That kind of wisdom that i don’t learn at school. Greetings to you John and Phil, thank you for making my day!

[@chrisaustin4115]

It's great to see and hear Phil back! Such a great dynamic between the two of you.

[@marikorhonen8382]

Darkest day of the Year and John surely the Ray of Light ❤🧡💛

[@dilly2000]

John. Please get a contract with audible and read as many books as possible. What an amazing voice.

[@iamgroot6965]

Definitely should start with "the hobbit"

[@leif5614]

Bless you kind and loving soul! John, you are beautiful awakened being! 🙏🏻❤️

[@tmw9187]

What a lovely man John is. So wise and so happy to share his wisdom.

[@dirtyunclehubert]

i need to applaud over the "getting bored with ones thoughts" strategy. recently i had a unpretty experience with another human being and it just sat with me. i couldnt let go of this unhealthy dynamic and so....i just let er rip in my mind. in my fantasy i threw every inkling of hatred and bile i had towards this person onto them, as in a proper verbal fight and i repeated this fantasy over and over until i noticed how futile, pointless and actually boring it had become. until i had no more need to entertain myself with vile negativity. then i moved on from it.

[@lynnolive3414]

Wow John give me goose bumps with this interview this morning . I just love this man . I could sit and listen to him all day and night .

[@missa7393]

John Butler is the best. Such joy

[@rainingwords5775]

Love you John Thank you so much 💖🙏🌞 God and the Angels Bless you and Phil and all your loved ones.

[@Blake_1]

Thank you for putting everything into perspective John

[@dorothysay8327]

Café Connect !!! Is this the most CHARMING thing EVER ???!! I love it !! 😍😍♥️♥️

[@Hodeman96]

18:08 "Prayer is affirming the spiritual reality of what appears to our eyes of flesh as a fleshly world". Thank you John

[@ingridmairhuber5066]

Thank you John! Nice to see you and hear again your questions Phil. 🙏

[@Morganistalking]

loved the outside locations, though i can totally get why you've moved inside. stay safe.

[@lordcaff]

Stay safe????!!! Aaaaaarrrrggggg!!!

[@Morganistalking]

@@lordcaff well yeah, pretty dangerous place at the best of times isn't it?

[@kateb6866]

“The less of me, the more of God”...yes John ❤️that is absolutely beautiful and true...that is exactly why we all came to this planet. To discover and realise this simple truth.

[@electrictroy2010]

A beautiful Gospel song based on that saying: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLZYpiwjKahiM0

[@CC-ir8hh]

Absolutly love John's wise wise words!

[@anusmcgee4150]

Can we stop for a second and point out how absolutely rad Phil's hair is?

[@dotcotton3308]

No

[@ToomieC]

Yes.. yes we can!

[@mmmfun77]

YES! I THOUGHT SO TOO

[@tobychew100]

@@dotcotton3308 I think you are a bit silly ain't u

[@dotcotton3308]

@@tobychew100 Your name is Toby.....

[@ScottyRules33]

Quite exciting to watch a lecture with the great Sir John Butler. This is far more soothing and comforting than any type of therapeutic session. Cheers, Mr. Butler.

[@emily100]

You speak to my heart. Thank you for being you, John. If only I could be in your calming presence just once in my life....

[@su....]

try and use your imagination

[@Herkimerdiamond]

John and Phil are such a team 🙏 they are the most stylish men in the planet 😉 John is the most humble soul I have ever met. Really mean it. Humble!

[@jerseyshorejack]

Find a place with a crackling fire for those moments of silence

[@mmmfun77]

This was an incredibly powerful video for me. I will be definitely be going back to it as I have saved it in my playlist. Just wow! Thank you both!♥️♥️♥️

[@MelWalford]

Hi Phil, is it possible to increase the sound as John is a very quiet speaker?

[@kimberlypayetta3476]

I love you John Butler. 🙏❤

[@lifelearner10]

John is wisdom in person! Lots of love from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷

[@MC-cg8cv]

This Man Has An Awesome Outlook on Life Peaceful, Simple and Straight Honesty God Bless That Man May All His Dreams Come True 🙏

[@prayforjewisheople]

I just want to speak with John. I had an encounter with God / Jehova, back in 2004. I was seeking truth / meaning of life, and I found Christ as the answer. I was fully plugged out of this world, and fully plugged in, in Christ Himself. I have felt a forgiveness of all of my sins, an acceptance in God love, I felt a tranquillity and peace of mind body and soul (total freedom).

[@asmrenjoyer3098]

Great. Simply wonderful!

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Glad you like it. Phil

[@jacobherring6445]

So glad Phil is back!

[@bobsweddingvids]

Hello Phil. I’m sure you’re aware but the past couple of videos, John’s mic has a buzz on it. It could be a number of things causing it, but I think it might be worth looking into it. A lot of people - like myself - not only enjoy John’s message but also the softness and ease of his voice. I’m still getting the message, but that buzzing makes the voice hard to enjoy. I work in video production so if you let me know what you’re using for John, I could suggest some remedies. It might just be that the cord is damaged. Thanks!

[@mariamachado3371]

Thank you for saying about the buzz, I would rather have the subtitles because I,m 74 and it is easy for me to read, my ears are not so good as they were when I was young😊🙏

[@mmmfun77]

You might want to go to Phil’s Facebook page and message him. This is important for him to know

[@svonkie]

It's ambient room noise caused by electric lighting and/or HVAC.

[@bobsweddingvids]

@@svonkie unfortunately that’s not it. If it were an ambient sound, you would hear it when Phil talks. Listen closely and it clearly disappears when they cut to his lav mic, then it quickly comes back when they cut to John’s mic.

[@insertusernamehere8575]

@@mariamachado3371 aww 74 live on my man

[@richardepstein6104]

Just lovely

[@celestehammell]

Thank you for holding the hand of acceptance and revelation while sharing with us these are our choice as well. We share love in these moments infinite as they are.🌷🌸🥀🌻

[@elsiesmith1771]

Love this so much! Thank you John!

[@hightower6546]

Thank you, John.

[@froggyboymemes777]

he made me a little bit less scared of death

[@su....]

i understand. if i may, what cured me of that, outside of my christian faith, was watching hours upon hours of near death experience stories. it's just all too obvious and clear... we don't end, we just slip over into another realm, which seems vastly more real than this one.

[@Cockmeatsandwich84]

You know . Im not even afraid of death . In fact I look forward to it . But I just feel bad for my family .

[@johnrichardson1796]

John shining bright as usual , so relaxing ,thank you x

[@samuelmcgovern]

Welcome back, Phil!

[@chareburkert6013]

What a beautiful way of thinking John! :)

[@ajaysh73]

You are simply awesome.

[@kateb6866]

‘Liked’ before it even started ❤️❤️❤️

[@moyaliatokmak759]

oh gentlest of hearts ... thankyou for pointing so beautifully to truth ♥️♥️♥️♥️ we love you 🙏🏽

[@moyaliatokmak759]

Byron Bay is so beautiful 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@JD-hy2pg]

Thank you for sharing! 😇

[@bunafyah]

What a beautiful soul

[@t-money2497]

Just want to wish you happy holidays and merry christmas! You are an inspiration sir.

[@markevanpowell2157]

Good to see Phil again

[@iancrowther1665]

Thanks guys. That was one of the most enjoyable videos I have seen of yours for a while.

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ian. Phil

[@yorksracoon3560]

I often listen to John's videos when I sit down to my morning coffee(or sometimes coffee substitute drink).I don't think John will reincarnate, he seems already to be at one with the divine realms.

[@fatguyinalittlecoat9796]

Yep, he seems a highly advanced soul,. Sometimes they choose to come back as teachers, to help elevate the rest of us

[@ramiram84]

He has lived a good long life

[@emily100]

Yes. Couldn't agree more.

[@roslechte]

Oh you are spot on my friend. He's been here many, many times. If he does choos to come back l so hope l do around the same time so l can tune in again. Ooooh we better get Phil in the mix as well to make it happen hehehe!

[@roslechte]

*choose

[@tesserakt54]

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.

[@willbfreed]

Thank you great man!

[@bogisudioyoga]

Love the beautiful being of light!!!!

[@markusmeyer6391]

I love you John! I love you, I love you, I love you!!!!!!

[@TRENDINGVIDEOSTRV]

Great content as always john

[@tomekgorniak]

God bless you until next time.

[@egeck082]

I’m currently having an anxiety relapse due to my intense fear of death, and despite the fact I am not at all religious, this 30 minutes have really helped. Thanks John, and don’t go just yet!

[@su....]

what cured me of that, outside of my christian faith, was watching hours upon hours of near death experience stories. it's just all too obvious and clear... we don't end, we just slip over into another realm, that's seems vastly more real than this one.

[@Mika-El-]

@@su.... I am a christian too, but I don't understand why almost all christian churches and sects shun reincarnation and propagate either eternal hell or total destruction of the souls of everyone except nicean creed believers.

[@nicksmith4101]

So precious 😢😭❤

[@LadyAnna.888]

John,you make me think! Actually I think when I die it will be a novel experience. Sounds like there's a lot to look forward to! Thank you for helping me to understand more than I did. I'm a work in progress!

[@rainingwords5775]

Dearest John, wishing you and all a blessed winter solstice, which also happens to be the great conjunction of the planets this time. I Thank You for always holding your Enlightened Light and inner peace and stillness and Love for mother earth and all sentient beings including us here. I am meditating with you over oceans over seas. At this crucial period, I hope I can hold my inner peace and Light as strong as yours, thank you for your loving guidance and wisdom always. I m forever grateful to you and Phil. God Bless both of you and yours, Please stay well and healthy, Keep warm and take good care always. Sending you both a big warm hug and lotsof blessings, peace and love. 🌞❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@theresamoran3522]

Much love, John! From America

[@bernicescanlon6137]

Omg Phil and John you are two gentlemen just love your videos 📹 god bless you 🙏and good health

[@Jordan-hz1wr]

When we die, I think we will finally be present. For God's very name is I AM.

[@Herkimerdiamond]

I would like to have John as my father 😌

[@dotcotton3308]

Ha...gayyyyyy

[@tobychew100]

@@dotcotton3308 oh look hear you are again being a prick.

[@tobychew100]

me too

[@vanbaz4440]

oh god bless you John. I could see the light at the end of tunnel. meditation meditation meditation...

[@royalcityjazz]

Phil!! Man, you've been behind the camera too long, you are the coolest cat! I know we should aspire to see beyond mere appearances, but between the hair and the soul patch this may be the first time in my life I've ever had a man-crush! The covid era continues to generate surprises.

[@dotcotton3308]

Anyone who still says "coolest cat" needs to grow up a bit really

[@royalcityjazz]

@@dotcotton3308 And anyone inclined to bring a razor to a church service may want to contemplate their own state of being.

[@ToomieC]

Ray Ray 2020 doesn’t even try to conceal his envy of Phil 😂

[@tobychew100]

@@dotcotton3308 why are you commenting on everyone's comments and being a prick. you keep popping in these stupid little comments randomly. you are the one who needs to grow up. you are a lonley person I think.

[@dotcotton3308]

@@tobychew100 Hahahaha first of all your name is "TOBY". Secondly im not lonely, i have a girlfriend and a son a dog and a cat i own a successful business and i earn an absolute fortune. You on the other hand have a first name of TOBY and a second name of CHEW 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Sit down chew boy

[@ammoodz2313]

These two together are adorable...just two gents chuckling away about springtime

[@trudesquires1089]

Gorgeous, gorgeous video...❤

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Thank you so much. Phil

[@lauraglover7793]

It really is Mum ☺❤ Xxx

[@buchanfoulsham6314]

Weyyyyy, hello Phil! Good to see you again man.

[@BrownManLifts]

why am I in the verge of crying out of joy throughout the video? Anyways, John Butler, you are something else beyond human comprehension.

[@greenytoaster]

he's santa

[@Cockmeatsandwich84]

@@greenytoaster lol 😂

[@davidfinch2478]

"what I am will not change at all except I will be a pure(unbounded) spiritual being" sounds fairly major change to me

[@randybackgammon890]

Yes agreed. I quite like John bug a lot of what he says dosnt join up when examined philosophically.e.g. 'We're all (ultimately)just pure spiritual beings'....We'll if that's the case we'd all be exactly the same in which case how could there said to be a 'WE' collective with no individuality to separate us. I'm not playing with semantics here. I'm trying to be precise

[@mikebucur8461]

God bless John Butler, Phil and everybody else!

[@Shyfren]

he is so beautiful it makes me weep.

[@teddybear9029]

Shy voto! I know were you’re coming from my dear, I’m a 53 year old guy 6 ft4 tall believe it or not but he makes me well up to.

[@kateb6866]

Shy Voto he is a beautiful Soul indeed ❤️and there is so much gentleness, kindness and Love about him...it is like talking with the man truly connected to the Source

[@edswordable]

I went to source 20 years ago on a strange walk about. I image death is like this, one feels like they’re light. Trite but true.

[@sisterseabrotherhibiscus7169]

An ecological vandal. Oh my goodness, how we love you and Phil-Thank you for that group laugh 💛 it was lovely.

[@posvibration21]

I like the Ben and Jerry’s poster haha. Bless this man!

[@ArtificialMisery]

I'm not a religious person, so i don't have the comfort of an eternal afterlife in mind, however i find comfort in the idea that we go back to where we were before birth, which i can't remember, so odds are i wont remember anything after death either.

[@austincole3381]

Doesn’t that freak you out? Just nothingness? Genuine question not trying to troll. Like the idea of just nothing scares me, I’d like to think there is a God and he’s got this place for me to rest. Idk just a thought

[@ArtificialMisery]

@@austincole3381 nah its given me the most peace, think about it, how was life before you were born? it wasn't scary, it wasn't anything. This helps me understand the nothingness, since its very hard to comprehend not being sentient any more. I just think 'it'll be just like before my start'.

[@josha3891]

@@ArtificialMisery How do you know you weren't sentient before this current experience? Just because you don't remember it - doesn't mean it, you, wasn't a truism.

[@austincole3381]

@@ArtificialMisery to your point I understand that seems like a breath of fresh air in a way, but in my humble opinion it would make life itself so drab(to me) like all these pleasures and all this raw untapped potential just to fade away to nothing? It makes me feel uneasy, again I respect your opinion and appreciate you sharing some insight.

[@ArtificialMisery]

@@austincole3381 I can see why that'd make you feel uneasy, but I see it differently, gives me true freedom. Means no matter how well or badly i do in life, it'll eventually be for nought anyway. So now i don't stress about anything any more, nihilism works well for some, not so much for others.

[@Rick_Cleland]

Hooray!!

[@su....]

"i don't think about it." yes, i'm finding myself in that place more and more. maybe it's my age, 66, and having been there, done that in so many ways. i don't know. but it's so wonderful. so liberating. with such a simple trust in god. as god's dear little ones. "total absorption in the glory of god", indeed. indeed. thank you so much, john.