In this breakfast chat at One Castle Street John shares some insights on the practice of meditation, including the Jesus prayer. "It's not what we get out of it ... it's what we lose." There's no compulsion in spiritual practice. God calls us, but the choice is ours. "Come unto me", says Jesus, "and I will give you rest." Gracious thanks once again to our retreat guests Declan, Scott, Rachel, Rose, Jacqui, Emma and Gabriella. 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. For your free copy of John's poem 'Clouds' join John Butler's email community here - http://spiritualunfoldment.co.uk. 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 7 published books, available through the website: www.spiritualunfoldment.co.uk/store. Retreat guests asked if the sample t-shirt was more widely available in different sizes and colours. There is also a new design 'don't fence me in' - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0TFuqj6eND-mJRf8i2Tnw/store If you prefer ad-free videos and bonus content you can join the Feet on the Ground supporters here - https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritualUnfoldment/join Those who wish to support the Work of Spiritual Unfoldment can donate here - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BBAWMHB4JQMKY Producer: Phil Shankland Music: Schubert Impromptus D.899 No.3 Copyright: John Butler/Phil Shankland 2021