A labour of love - Part 2

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In Part 2 of his conversation with Oliver Haythorne, John tells how his 3 acres expanded to include the whole world. "The work of prayer is the greatest work. It is a lifetime evolution leading us home." Host: Oliver Haythorne. John was interviewed for Oliver's MSc degree at the University of Oxford. Producer: Phil Shankland, InSight New Media Productions Ltd https://insightnewmedia.co.uk Location: Bakewell, UK. Copyright: Spiritual Unfoldment Trust 2025 Title design: Wendy Mayes Design https://www.wendymayes.co.uk You can watch the 1975 BBC documentary 'Three Acres at Bicker Fen' which features a 38 year old John, his wife Shirley and 'Pig' the pig on their three acre smallholding at Bicker Fen, Lincolnshire here in the Feet on the Ground members section - https://youtu.be/bAlk2QJ8068. 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: Early Organic Farming and Spiritual Roots – Starting organic vegetable farming in London, connection to meditation and spirituality. Life Changes and Enduring Connection to Land – Personal upheavals leading away from farming but maintaining love for the land. Raising Soil and Spiritual Consciousness – Lessons learned about soil health, spiritual growth, and interconnectedness. Challenges of Modern Life and Lost Connection to Nature – Reflections on consumerism, destruction, and the need to reconnect with fundamental processes. Providence, Prayer, and Humility – Finding meaning through surrender to divine will and sharing a deeply personal journey of faith and rediscovery. Keywords: Organic Farming Spirituality Consciousness Providence Humility Chapters: (00:05) Early Days of Organic Farming and Spiritual Practice (01:42) Life’s Turning Points and Lasting Love for the Land (04:45) Raising Soil and Spiritual Consciousness Together (14:18) Death, Life, and the Hidden Costs of Modern Living (26:45) Prayer, Providence, and Returning to the Divine