What is ASMR? 

It's truly a testament to John's character that he's acknowledging the ASMR community and his unintetnional part in it.

🙏🏼 Thank you with all my heart for this beautiful conversation and kind acknowledgment of ASMR. I have always felt that this wonderful sparkly sensation is meditative, a path to stillness and have followed John for a long time. I always felt he would understand it in the same way. Thank you all 💜 And what lovely lighting and a calm setting this is!

Came for the ASMR two years ago, stayed for the wisdom.

Yes , John has a tremendously relaxing voice but his message is just as warm and comforting.

He was a quiet man, an artist...

I discovered John a few years ago from the Unintentional ASMR channel. I’m very grateful to have found him and his teachings

It began in the library when I was little. The librarian would read books to us in a whisper and the crisp page turning very slowly with intent. Then the background murmurs of others and Stamping and books being stacked etc. Thankyou John 🤗 I look forward to hearing you speak and your words of infinite wisdom.

Everyone who evokes unintentional ASMR is an absolute saint. Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, and now John Butler.

I came to this channel for the unintentional ASMR but it's come to mean so much more. For me, the joy is sharing a moment of peace with John, and to hear him discuss in a calm, unhurried fashion the truths he has come to understand. The ASMR experience puts you in a very receptive and open state, and it's a relationship of trust you build up with creators. I think perhaps ASMR is meditation on a basic, instinctive, primitive level - considering ideas without judgement or haste from a place deep within.

John's ASMR is a mix of his toughts on life, his voice and the beard that soothens it. Thats why is special, is double useful ! It helps you live and sleep.

That lovely lady said it perfectly; ‘you have to be quite genuine’- this is why unintentional asmr works and John Butler is the epitome of this ❤️

To echo WhispersRed's sentiments, this is such a wonderful recognition of ASMR, from a true master of meditation and storytelling. Thank you for this!

Not only is John voice really relaxing (I always struggle to sleep, just like right now it’s currently 4:55am) but his whole demeanour makes me feel like I’m a big ball of dough that’s been put out to rest and I can grow into my shape at the end of the day.

It's a combination of ASMR and great wisdom being told. I came in hearing his voice one day for ASMR but stayed from the words that he was saying and how John says them.

I listen to John on my 12 hour shifts on headphones. His calming ASMR keeps me calm throughout my day.

Safe, connected , cared for and loved. THAT is how I feel during meditation!! THAT is how I feel watching your videos. You hit it on the nail!!

There is more to your channel than ASMR, John. It is that, but your content is extremely influential, enlightening and inspiring. Thank you.

The calm of stillness comes through johns voice. So it is the perfect asmr vehicle.

Thank you for having us, John. You’ve made such a positive impact on my life, certainly.

John truly helps my mind rest like no other. So grateful for the peace he brings.

It’s 2022, let’s see how many ASMR legends are listening to this masterpiece...

ASMR is definitely my form of meditation, it is a daily search for inner peace. A momentary escape from the pace of the world. Calming and grounding.

Thank you all, I have been experiencing ASMR since my childhood, just a natural, peaceful and wonderful tingling sensation that puts me at peace - and happiness. The only thing I don't like is when some ASMR videos finish, and then go to a loud commercial, which completely ruins the momentum of the sensation you have been building.

I served overseas in Iraq in 2007, and anytime I wasn’t able to fall asleep, I would have recordings of my favorite NPR broadcastings, that had individuals with voices similar to Mr. Butlers. In a combat zone, anything above 3-4 hours of sleep is a godsend, so being able to have moments where I was free to utilize the method I had no idea was even a thing, until around 2011 and beyond, was the one thing that allowed me to catch a deep sleep when I wasn’t in a dangerous area. My high blood pressure following service made it extremely uneasy every night to fall asleep, and when I was able to turn on asmr videos or watch Bob Ross, or specific great chefs of the world videos, the ASMR I felt allowed me to fall asleep in minutes, instead of remaining awake for 3-5 hours every night for 14 years. Sometimes my body just wasn’t ready to relax and I wasn’t able to feel it as strong, but sometimes when I found other unintentional asmr videos, I would just immediately fall asleep in mere seconds of watching. These types of videos always get me excited to go to bed instead of dread falling asleep, as it once was feeling impossible to fall asleep. God Bless you Mr. Butler, and others.

I hardly ever feel the tingling sensation anymore. ASMR has become too artificial lately. John's videos just help me feel peaceful. His voice soothes my mind and his words are a balm to the soul.

I discovered this wonderful human being by accident, here on RU-vid. I have and want to thank him for what he is; he also has the most relaxing voice ever. Thank you from Italy Mr Butler

John has absolutely the same gentle and loving presence in real life as he does online. We were eating soup later that day, and he suddenly held my hand and said, 'it's all love! That's all there really is!' And he knows it. And he truly believes it. He had such joy in his eyes that I welled up. I knew everything is okay. Outside all this darkness there is light.

I don't get the 'tingles' and asmr effects anymore, no matter who I listen to doing asmr. They stopped years ago. But I've stayed for John's wisdom.

John was actually my first ASMR experience. So glad he was. If you keep putting out ASMR-styled videos, you'll attract a wide audience. More people will accidentally discover John, just like I did 🙂

I've been listening to ASMR since 2013. What make's John's ASMR is great because it is unintentional. I also think that, aside from his soft-spoken demeanor, the focus he has on what he speaks of is a huge part of what draws us into relaxation and calm.

I love ASMR, I'll go out of my way to find tingles in real life every day, the clerk asking questions, turning book pages, placing items away in stock at the store, wrapping a package in brown paper and tieing it up with string, yes listing to an open fire at night while going to sleep (so nice), or just talking to people (I will even intentionally whisper to others and even ask them them to speak soft spoken or whisper at times). I have experienced since early grade school (at least what I can remember). I have tried to talk to others about it and haven't gotten very far in discussing it with most people and many people still have never heard of the ASMR movement (RU-vid, etc..)

I can tell you that John's voice is hypnotic...and I can see why an ASMR consumer would be interested in listening to him. However, his MESSAGE, if you truly listen, takes you far beyond tingles. His message of peace makes so much sense to me in a world that often feels mad. Feet on the ground, John :)

John is just amazing to listen too and sooooo calming, I came to follow John a few yrs ago through unintentional asmr but his knowledge and life experience is amazing thank you John

It has been the best 3 months with John's stories and the asmr sensation. I work nights shifts and have difficulty sleeping when im off. But these videos helped so much. And the series helped me while at work as well

A nice qualitative character to this setting is that its a conversation around a table, amongst friends, common seekers, at a home. Having not had this at all for 24 months, and not much for a couple years prior to that, it is long missed, and makes this video satisfying.

What a kind and gentle soul. I admit, for his age, I admire his ability to retain everything he’s learned and comprehend and keep up with his talks and not lose track. I’m just 30 and I struggle! Ha! John, please know you have genuinely taught me a few things about inner peace and meditation, and even a little bit about life itself

ASMR brings me peace. Peace brings me sleep. Sleep brings me energy and energy brings me joy. Thank you :)

John being quiet and contemplating the world is a true experience for somebody blessed to experience ASMR. Personally I listen when I am lying down, and so a video where John changes his "bottom on the seat" to a "resting stillness" guide would be so appreciated. I always wake up with a sense of peace after falling asleep to John's voice.

People spend so much time feeding little bits of information/noise into themselves visually, through audio, or mentally. It's almost an awakening to realize that a person can limit the noise and information they process and find quiet and time to think.

I usually listen to ASMR when I'm working. It helps me focus, and stops my brain from thinking about distracting thoughts. I really love this channel because John actually talks about interesting things! I agree with Rebecca, it's a great way to learn about something peripherally. Thanks for all the content you put out!

I love that they acknowledged the viewers of John. I'm Wiccan but John really opened me up to all sorts of knowledge and advice! You really are wonderful John ❤

profoundly relaxing video. The videos where John is in an enclosed space are much better than when he's in a big room talking to a group. Want to see more videos just like this.

John, your wisdom, calm, humor and philosophic thinking is very important for me. Greetings from Sweden!

I've been a fan of John Butler for many years, since his first video... I'm very proud to say that... I've been a fan and member of ASMR since 1974 and I can tell you that John Butler will go down in history as one of the best... I would add that the British accent also helps... reality can be very troubling quiet often and there will always be legions of humans seeking out (the) voice of reason and compassion and usually that emanates from someone calming, like John Butler... fills me with tremendous joy to see so many others have also discovered John Butler... cheers and blessings... and thanks to Phillip and the others involved in bringing us this much needed content... please continue for as long as possible.

I don't even remember how I found ASMR. I think was coming up as a suggestion and some of the video pics were so odd, I wondered what the heck all this was about. I realized quickly that I grew up noticing these sensations. I found John because of the unintentional ASMR videos, only the first video I watched, needing a nap, I couldn't fall asleep because he was just too interesting! Then I began just watching his videos for the content themselves. I do nod off on occasion, but most of the time I come for his wisdom, his twinkle, and how, as Rebecca said, safe and relaxed I feel

I've experienced ASMR as far back as I can remember, but only with human voices, none of the tapping or anything else. I'd expect that if a person's neurology was being examined during experiencing ASMR cortisol levels would drop massively. I need ASMR to find peace, to decompress, to alleviate the anxieties and strains of the day or that moment. It definitely brings a deep peace and a feeling of wellbeing. It doesn't always make me fall asleep, sometimes it offers the equivalent of a deep breath that lifts off that weight. I think unintentional ASMR is widely appreciated because it's unscripted. There is ASMR I enjoy with a strong theme or purpose, but the person speaking has not planned what they'll say, they just enjoy speaking about it. I think having genuine joy or pleasure in the subject helps to enjoy the experience holistically. I appreciate John's subject matter as much as the ASMR because it's spiritually peaceful and filled with love. Often I'm unable to retain the information though because my brain is busy decompressing. It's the equivalent of having your forehead stroked by your mother when you're sick as a child in terms of how it feels. John's voice is the ASMR in this case, so whatever can maximise capturing the texture of John's voice it's perfect. Some background white noise like sounds are fine, but things that echo and are sudden are difficult. I know sometimes in the church people are packing away chairs or a heavy door slams and that brings us out of the moment once we're in that floaty fuzzy zone.

I love the softness of johns voice ,it relaxes me,he could read the alphabet and it would be amazing,,he’s a blessing in this mad frantic world.

Rebecca said "safe, cared for, trust and connection" ... I share the same words to describe my ASMR experience when listening to John. I love you John you have made a huge impact on my mental health and spirituality, and I am so ever grateful. May God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit always be with you and your loved ones. 🙏

To me personally this was one of the most influential videos I have seen in a long time. Just an absolute bombardment of reflectable and philosophical thoughts concerning the phenomenon under the umbrella of ASMR. I really think this video could be one of the source materials for the future of ASMR research, that is sure to become a thing. I mean at least in the fields of psychology and medicine, maybe even history, biology, heck maybe even theology, who knows! I just wonder how these guys were able to stay awake when John hit them with one of his signature "mouth-smacking bombs" (just my little codeword for the way John Butler talks :) I also really like the producing aspect of these videos, because it is so well taken care of that future opportunities are taken into account. So thanks for that to Phil.

I can't think of any ASMR channels that provoke contemplation and self reflection the way Butler does. I arrived for the relaxation and the additional content is a plus.

Asmr is one of the best things in life. I feel like my brain tingles all the way down my spine, and the peace is so strong. I can't explain it. John's voice and the way he smacks is what does it for me. Asmr is strange..it's like my nerves have warm tingles like electricity that feel soft and almost kinda itchy. Lol.

I came across an interview featuring Sir John sharing his beautiful teachings. I also have been watching ASMR religiously for several years. GentleWhispering and Luneinnate being my staple channels ❤️...I found a beautiful calming ASMR experience from John's voice so I ended up searching for a channel where I can watch more of his content because how brilliantly beautiful is that 2 of my most favorite things in the world is combined by what he shares. The wisdom and the meditation type element of ASMR. I'm very blessed to have discovered this. Thank you John.

This is fantastic. You guys have a great thing going here and the work behind the scenes to make it better is greatly appreciated. I enjoy listening to these videos to help me “sit by the fireplace” after a long day of work in the US. Very interesting video.

This is such a sweet discussion to try and understand something that only a small portion of the population can fully experience. I love John’s talks bc I very much want quality, spiritual content while I’m in this very relaxed & dreamy (a great descriptor for the feeling) state. I like trigger videos and they are relaxing, but I much prefer to hear spiritual teachings. Thank you for all the content & teachings.

Wonderful video. I found John, many years ago when the Conscious TV video came out. I was both relaxed by John’s voice but also very interested in the content of the interview. Since Then I watch a video of John’s almost every day. I listen to him all times of the day. John’s wisdom and life experiences is the main reason I watch his videos. The relaxing aspect is a bonus. John has literally inspired me to change the way I approach and view people and the world around me.

Falling asleep isn't the sole goal of ASMR. I think a case could be made that it should actually be able to keep someone awake, but relaxed, meaning ASMR is for the tingles, not inducing sleep. I actually find the segments that switch to Phil's questions to contribute to the quality of the videos. I do hope those segments don't disappear from the videos as a result of the feedback here

Johns voice is like listening to soft rain on a tin roof, I particularly like the video where John talks about his childhood and is sitting in the church and have listened to just that video multiple times. There are other videos that you’ve made which don’t give me a sense of peace because there are too many people and it’s not like listening to a story, the content and acoustics is a large part of it.

I always look in people's eyes. That picture of you all on beginning, love shone through your eyes. I've had that tingling sensation in meditation. And times when a thought is a spiritual truth, it happens then also. Thank you

Would love to say a huge thank you to John, I began listening for purely sleep but I began to take in the messages he was putting across and ever since finding Johns videos my mental health has improved drastically, if someone could pass my gratitude on to him I would be hugely grateful

For me, John is hands down the best Unintentional ASMR on RU-vid, and that naturally engages me with the content. To maximise ASMR and by extension, John’s message, you need a quiet room, great 🎤 , and good editing, Phil 😁👍

As someone who suffers with depression John's videos help me no end from an asmr perspective and just in general,so thank you to both John and Phil. I also assume Dave and Rebecca are drinking espresso's because if I was sat next to John I'd be so relaxed I'd be asleep within 30 seconds 😂

When I was homeless and had to commute 30 miles round trip by skateboard I put on John’s original video with Ian Mcnay one day just to zone out and forget about the miles but once I started listening a few minutes later I was hooked on his story and message. Then any day I had a hard time making the miles or getting over injuries John’s message got me in the right mindset to conquer the day. Thank you John for your work much love brother.

I never knew what ASMR was until a few weeks ago. I have experienced the effects. and it is totally relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for sharing Johns great wisdom, and the peacefulness that comes with listening to him.

Yesterday, at Blue Cliff Monastery in NY, I had the most prolonged experience of ASMR "tingles" of my life. For most of the half hour long outdoor group walking meditation I felt tingling sensations all throughout my scalp and the back of my head. As I lost focus it would wane. As I quieted my thoughts it would return. This was by far my longest lasting "real life" (i e. not video induced) ASMR experience. I've recently read The Awakened Brain by Lisa Miller (highly recommend) and I wonder if any of the science she explores (regions of the brain activated during spiritual experiences, alpha waves, etc.) are in any way related.

Personally, I watch ASMR videos just before meditating, it puts me in the right mood and helps quite a lot. Thank you John keep on like that!

I love John! I'm so glad he's found this community. I count him as one of the best modern spiritualist along with Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass. Much love.

ASMR sooths me. I like some quiet sounds. It's comforting I think because there were a lot of harsh sounds growing up

I'm with John 100% where ASMR is concerned. I've never had the tingles so many people report. I go to ASMR channels for the peace......to help clear my mind of all the BS of the world. And the world is certainly full of BS.

I wish I was sitting there with them drinking tea or coffee. Looks so comforting. God bless you all.

I get it now. How John and the others are describing the way that ASMR makes them feel is how music makes me feel. Calm, cared for, and soothed.

I think its fairly obvious that we all love it the way it is. I am a fan of ASMR, yes, but it's already included. I wouldn't want it to be the focus.

I love the reference to the Alexander Technique. Easily one of my favorite unintentional ASMR videos ever. The Old Lady and her bats are wonderful as well.

Honestly, I *would* say ASMR is all about coming to peace! Feeling safe and secure. It's like a warm, friendly embrace where you can just forget about your troubles. In that sense, John's message matches up with it very well. "It's about letting go".

It's only natural that we respond somatically to John's voice, I think he has it right that the meditation over the years has led him to live in a state of peace and that permeates his being. He's able to transmit that through his voice simply because it's a natural extension of his state of being and we resonate with that through listening and attuning to him. With meditation, the initial stages, regardless of tradition, involve calming and stilling the mind/body through focusing on a single obect. Oftentimes it's not mentioned how key bodily relaxation is to acheiving this mental calm and collectedness. John's voice helps induce this and it does become a meditative experience of sorts - a type of samadhi. It's lovely to see how popular his message has become and I'd agree, it hints at our natural desire for such experiences and feelings. These are all things we have experienced from time to time throughout our lives, as mentioned in the video, and it's a golden thread worth following. Our modern society doesn't grant us much exposure to these things consistently which makes our continual returning to it and nurturing of it all the more worthwhile.

John i love the peace I feel when I watch you on RU-vid I can't even imagine what it's like to be in your soothing presence Much love from Ireland ❣ My Silent friend holding my hand xx

I voted in the poll the other day.. I am entirely appreciative yet entirely unsurprised that you made this video. May God continue to bless us all.

14:50 precisely the reason I objected on here in the past. Those background interruptions destroy the ambient connection and I'm so glad to hear you discussing them. Sound quality is super important in any content and especially in ASMR. Lovely conversation. 34:02 Yes. Thank you Phil.

This was an excellent video and format.... a 'round' table intimate formatted discussion, truly listening to each other and respecting each others views. Will watch this vide again soon. Thank you

The babe in the back is totally blowing away any asmr feelings I'm getting from John. She's got my heart racing.

I have been watching asmr for 9 years plus and found John through Asmr . The experience of asmr I have felt since I was a small child were the unintentional comes in like getting your hair brushed as a child the pages of books turning and growing up with the joy of painting. I'm a Atheist myself but I love the spiritual talks they calm me down when I'm anxious.

For me, it’s definitely about feeling safe and connected to someone. Having someone carefully and calmly explain something creates a profound sense of feeling that that person will be patient and kind, but also that you will totally understand something with no anxieties about being left behind because you don’t know something.

I very much enjoy your philosophical insights, Mr. Butler. Very inspiring, and extremely thought provoking. God bless.

I have adhd and as someone with a really active mind, asmr really helps sooth me and settle my brain :)

Learning via ASMR is the antithesis of youtube loud and fast delivery. Yes, lectures and lessons via ASMR is certainly a technique that I use. It's not for everyone, but neither is concentration.

I think that far from feeling bad that lots of people watch the videos looking for something else, John should and must feel happy and fullfilled. Its an amazing oportunity, no matter what the reason is people watch him, to keep spreading his word and experience! I am a case, of someone who started watching John because of how pleasant was the fact to just listen to him talk! But i have assimilated a lot of what he communicates, and every time a little bit more. Hes an example, and please keep up the task!! Big hug from 🇺🇾 Uruguay

As much as I love John's content for the relaxation and calm it brings me through ASMR, I also love John's unique perspective of Christian theology, as well as its relationship with meditation.

I don't hold with a lot of his spritual claims, but I find him deeply relaxing, and he comes across as so kind and thoughtful. I enjoy watching and listening to him.

His voice is very therapeutic...it helps with my meditation. I use ASMR at any time I feel I need relaxation. I'm able to use it pretty freely. Bob Ross videos are my go to.

They wont let John speak. Why don't they all just listen to John?

John Butler has contributed to my understanding of God. He has included many people that are religious or not. I noticed that John wants to meet people where they are and that approach is very effective. God bless you Mr. John Butler.

Please let John talk!

You are an uncommonly lovely marvel, Mr.Butler. Thank you for your efforts and quiet attention. Best always, David

Ironically I find all the voices in this video incredibly relaxing

🙏🌸 thank you, and also love the outdoor videos. I find that when a person/people walk by when John is speaking outdoors, it doesn’t take from the video because John calmly lets the viewer know, and he acknowledges the passer/s by. John then goes back into the conversation. My experience is that if I view the passer by as a distraction ( no disrespect intended) I can then view my thoughts as a distraction and come back to presence. Hope this makes sense

I suspect that the original ASMR triggers were natural processes: like sitting by a fire in silence and hearing the wood crackle, the sound of a river flowing nearby or ocean waves crashing on beaches or cliffs or simply falling rain. Whispering and gentle speaking have a similar quality. I too came to this channel from the immensely popular unintentional ASMR video, but now I am getting so much more. Thank you! It is interesting to observe the dynamic of people not used to John’s paused speaking dynamic. There is a very human tendency to want to immediately fill the silence; they all recognized it even, and yet kept on doing it. :)

Honestly, Im not really a spiritul person, but I love tho watch/listen to his videos, his voice is really calming and yes, you can learn things here and there :)

I have felt asmr all my life and that is why John is a double treasure: WHAT he says and HOW he says it

Amazing - A beautiful conversation and experience for all ….🙏🏻

I find the pieces done outside when the sounds of nature manifest are most wonderful. The pieces in the church are lovely, with the neighborhood sounds coming in from outside. The construction sounds from inside the building are rather bothersome. Perhaps find a time when there aren't other activities going on in the building? The pieces done with groups of people and at home are also wonderful. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I love you, John Butler! Thank you for being willing to share the peace you've found with us ❤️ And, thank you, production folks, for delivering his message & making it possible for others to find The Stillness. Xoxoxo 🤗

The connection to ASMR is real, but I hope his words are not misconstrued to be a vehicle for the benefit of relaxation.