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Published Feb 17, 2020

25. Near Death Experiences and Divine Interventions with Christian Buttrick

Christian Buttrick shares his riveting near-death experiences that catalyzed profound personal growth and transformation, underscoring the importance of community, particularly the Jiu Jitsu community in Chicago, and the powerful emotional rewards of belonging and giving back.
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  • Jiu Jitsu Community

    Christian Buttrick shares how the Jiu Jitsu community in Chicago has become a cornerstone of his life, offering both personal growth and a sense of belonging. He describes the initial challenges of being a newcomer and the significance of earning his blue belt, which marked his acceptance into the community. This achievement not only validated his efforts but also allowed him to contribute by teaching others, fostering a deeper connection with the group 1. Christian reflects on his move to Chicago, highlighting how joining the Valkyr Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school provided him with a supportive and competitive environment, akin to a family 2.

    It felt like I was really part of, like, that group. I can't really explain it, you know, because you still feel like you have friends there in your community, but when you get, you know, promoted there and your work gets almost, like, validated by, like, the head honcho in the room, it means something to you.

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    This sense of community has been pivotal in his journey, providing both challenges and camaraderie.

       

    Power of Giving

    Christian emphasizes the profound impact of giving and reciprocity in building meaningful connections and personal fulfillment. He shares how his upbringing instilled the value of helping others, which he finds deeply rewarding and emotionally uplifting 3. Christian believes that small acts of kindness, even towards strangers, can lead to significant emotional rewards, creating a cycle of positivity and fulfillment.

    It's the best feeling in the world. So, yeah, I mean, to give and to serve and just kind of be there for other people is. I don't know. I definitely think it's one of the most. One of the most important things that I've been putting here on this earth to experience and to do is to help others and to serve as much as I can.

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    He also discusses the concept of empowering others by allowing them to give back, fostering a sense of purpose and mutual support 4.

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