A most important principle in meditation is "don’t look for results”. The 'now' doesn’t change. It is eternally and ever the same. All we do is let go and surrender. Into thy hands. Producer: Phil Shankland, InSight New Media Productions Ltd https://insightnewmedia.co.uk Location: Chakra Lounge, Bakewell, UK. Copyright: Spiritual Unfoldment Trust 2025 Title design: Wendy Mayes Design https://www.wendymayes.co.uk John's Butler's first audiobook 'Mystic Approaches' is now available on Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Mystic-Approaches-Audiobook/B0DQ64PF5P John's latest book 'Mystic Love' is now available here - https://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/store/Mystic-Love-%E2%80%93-letters-to-Christine-p674982505 You can watch 80+ ad-free videos with John in the "Feet on the Ground' supporters section. Join here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0TFuqj6eND-mJRf8i2Tnw/join. Those wanting more detailed accounts of John's life experience - the formative influences, which have taught and made him what he is, will find it in his 8 published books, available through the website: https://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/store/. Did you know you can now listen to John on Spotify and other audio platforms? Here is his most popular recording 'Common sense guide to meditation' (1m views) - https://ffm.to/commonsenseguidetomeditation. John's 'Common Sense Guide to Meditation' series is now available on the Insight Timer app - https://insighttimer.com/JohnButler. FREE 86pp PDF 'Introducing Spiritual Unfoldment' With tempting extracts describing his life-long spiritual journey - in the hope they will encourage readers to go further, buy his books and read the whole story for themselves, we invite you to join John Butler's email community and receive a free 86-page PDF 'Introducing Spiritual Unfoldment'. Go to http://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk and scroll to the bottom of any page. Those who wish to support the Work of the Spiritual Unfoldment Trust can donate here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BBAWMHB4JQMKY Topics: Group Dynamics and Chakra Meetings: John notes the fluctuating number of attendees at their Chakra meetings, reflecting on the constant presence of old and new participants. Principles of Presence and Meditation: Emphasis on grounding techniques like feeling the feet on the ground and the bottom on the chair to facilitate a state of presence and stillness, which is constant and unchanging despite life's fluctuations. Challenges of Conveying Spiritual Concepts: John recounts difficulties in helping others understand and experience presence, including a specific incident with a visitor who struggled but eventually grasped the concept. Reflections on Writing and Legacy: John discusses their journey in writing books about spiritual and personal experiences, expressing doubts about their work's impact and readership, but ultimately finding solace in the intrinsic value of the creative process. Philosophical Insights on Life and Creation: Deep reflections on the nature of life, meditation, and the spiritual teachings that guide the speaker’s understanding of human existence, including the notion that true self-realisation is a significant contribution to the world. Keywords: Presence Meditation Spirituality Reflection Legacy Chapter headings: (00:07) Introduction to Chakra Meeting Dynamics: Discussing the group's size and introductory principles. (01:59) The Simplicity of Presence: Exploring the fundamental stillness and constancy in life. (06:10) The Journey of Writing and Reflections on Legacy: Insights into the speaker’s literary journey and the struggle for recognition. (19:59) Philosophical Musings on Life and Creation: Delving into deep spiritual teachings and the importance of presence in life. (31:40) Concluding Thoughts on Spiritual Realization and Legacy: Final reflections on the impact of personal spiritual realization and the overarching themes of life's work. Find out more about the the Spiritual Unfoldment Trust: https://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/charitable-trust/ Disclaimer: https://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/disclaimer/