To be or not to be

Published 2022-07-01
"There is always a choice - to be present or not. 'To be or not to be.' The Presence is ever present - everything else comes to pass. I've learned to trust this Presence."

This video was recorded by Dave Thompson at the King Edward Street Chapel, Macclesfield.
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Producer: Phil Shankland, InSight New Media Productions
Recorded: King Edward Street Chapel, Macclesfield, May 2022
Music: Hari, Amo-te by Uma - soundcloud.com/umahari
Copyright: Spiritual Unfoldment Trust 2022

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All Comments (21)
  • If the internet existed for the sole reason of spreading this message it would have served its purpose. Thank you John 🙏❤️
  • @katapilarr
    John, you’re one of the best things about being alive in these times. Thank you forever 💚
  • @Gpiggmom88
    I wish I could bottle John up and take his wisdom everywhere. He’s right, when he mentioned all of our endeavors, all of our worries, activities and aspirations eventually end up as water under the bridge. And what are we left with? All we have, all we were ever meant to be, is to be present, in this moment. Feeling the presence of God and being at peace.
  • "My mind is completely empty, but I've learned to trust this." 💗That's the main legacy of John Butler 😊🙏 for me.
  • John just casually flipping us the bird around the 23 minute mark 😂 God bless you, John. Love listening to you. I've learned a lot about meditation and it's helped me through some tough times and it's all thanks to you
  • @ritchies1312
    Thank you so much for this perfect reminder to be present again Mr Nothing 🙏 😊 you are so very appreciated 😁 🙏
  • Thank you JB, makes me realise why Present Tense is my favourite Pearl Jam song!! You’re quite the soother JB. Been divorced a few years now. I used to feel quite alone. Now, not so much. Thank you
  • John is a very wise and lovely soul and that I had the honour of meeting and filming at the King Edward Street Chapel 🙏 bless you 🙏 Dave
  • @mana2k1
    I love John, discovered him a few years ago. Whenever I've had a stressful day I often turn to JB to relax and chill. He's a great man, who's probably only just got recognition towards the end of his life
  • @dantrixter
    The most amazing thing is, this man doesn’t know how amazing he is !
  • Beautifully filmed Phil. Everything you both do is so much appreciated...this morning, being present, I noticed that I have owls all over the material of my sewing box. I've never seen them before and have owned it for almost 20 years!!!! 😉🥰😊xxx
  • @mcct16
    “Feet on the ground, My Boy, feet on the ground…” has helped me SO much in my journey. Love you, John.
  • @scebseeb6462
    Always great to see John. Been watching and listening to him for years.
  • Thank you for all your videos John. My wife died suddenly at the end of May and you have been a great benefit and comfort to me.
  • @beefandbarley
    Hello and thank you Mr. Butler and friends. Very nice to see and listen to you.