Tea And Zen - PODCAST

Love transcends the boundaries of time and form, weaving its enchanting threads through the ages. These immortal words penned by the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore resonate deeply with the essence of enduring love, capturing the eternal dance of souls through countless lifetimes. "I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times…" With these opening lines, Tagore delves into the p...

The true essence of freedom from suffering lies not in the absence of pain but in our ability to rise above it, to transcend it, and to embrace life with an open heart and a liberated soul - a path of non-attachment and letting go of outcomes in surrendering to what is present in any given moment, a hard task to say the least at times, no doubt…… but there it is. Nigel Lott teaandzen.org Get full...

Remember the infinite possibilities that are born of knowing that all love surrounds you lives within you and that all life including yours is so very precious, there is not a moment to lose. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound a...

“A Day of SilenceCan be a pilgrimage in itself. A Day of SilenceCan help you listenTo the Soul playIt’s a marvelous lute and drum. Is not most talkingA crazed defense of a crumbling fort? I thought we came hereTo surrender in Silence,To yield to Light and Happiness,To Dance within,In celebration of Love's Victory” Hafiz. May All Love Become You…Nigel Lott Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads a...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

I received the news this morning, Bob, that you had departed from this mortal coil, laying your body down to rest. One of the earliest memories that flooded my mind upon hearing the news was that famous shared meal with Rob, relishing a colossal grilled cheese rarebit at your flat in Twickenham, circa 1979, forever etched in my memory. A substantial slice of crusty white bread topped with a genero...

What I have been looking for all my life is already deep within me, always has been and always will be. I AM what I have been looking for. Nigel Lott teaandzen.org Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshol...

May we live with a full moon in each eye, radiating openness and overflowing with love and compassion. May we see through the lens of love, expressing it in all our thoughts, words, and deeds. Let us speak with the sweet language of the moon, emphasizing kindness, sincerity, and understanding, connecting with the longing for connection within each of us. May we always embrace love as our guiding p...

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,There is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass,The world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase each otherDoesn't make any sense. In the end as in the beginning there are no differences. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisp...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

In a world often dominated by fear and division, there exists an utterly profound yet often overlooked form of courage – the courage to stand in love, to stand in truth. This courage goes beyond mere romantic affection; it is a deeply rooted commitment to empathy, compassion, and understanding, even in the face of adversity and hostility. Standing in love requires us to embrace vulnerability, to o...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

"Here, soar not with wings, but with your moving hands, feet, and sweating brows - standing by your beloved's side, reaching out to comfort this world with your cup of solace drawn from your vast reservoir of truth." “This statement is a clarion call to embrace a compassionate and benevolent attitude towards every life form encountered in life, in thought word and deed. In emphasizing the importan...

At 6pm next Monday, March 25th, 2024, Pacific Standard Time, I will be leading a meditation and visualization session for world peace via Zoom channel 416-802-6012. Please join if you're able. I'll be opening the channel at 5:45 pm to admit participants and will close entry at 6:05 pm to maintain focus during the meditation. There's no passcode required; simply enter and take a seat. You're welcom...

YOU…are sacred. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                        ...

"Remember the infinite possibilities that are born of knowing that all love surrounds you, lives within you and that all life is so very, very precious, there is not a moment to lose. To love now all that you can, surrender to its power to the heart of it, and know that in the beginning, as in the end it is all that is or ever was or ever will be. For you are the letter written by God, you are the...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

Being that our atoms in our body were created at the start of our universe during the Big Bang. So if you look at it this way, then you’re about 13.7 billion years old. But your body also has heavier elements like copper and zinc. These atoms were created in the dying stage of an exploding star called a supernova. These elements were flung into space as dust and gas (stardust). Eventually, they co...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

Gentle spirits of the earth and sky, we gather here with open hearts and minds, seeking the balm of healing for all who suffer, and the light of hope for those in darkness. We feel the gentle touch of divine grace, a reminder that within every soul resides the power to heal and within every heart the capacity to love. Let us call upon the ancient wisdom of the earth and the boundless compassion of...

Effective communication is essential in personal, professional, and social contexts. Here are some best practices to enhance communication: * Active Listening: Pay full attention to the speaker, maintain eye contact, and refrain from interrupting. Show that you're listening by nodding or providing verbal cues. * Clarity and Conciseness: Communicate your message clearly and concisely. Avoid jargon...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and sound are letters from the threshold, offerings from the edge of stillness. Nigel   TEA AND ZEN - MAIN LIBRARY                                                                                        ...

‘WANTS AND NEEDS’ You may have noticed that life doesn't always grant us our wishes, no matter the hearts desire. It's possible to say that instead, we receive what we truly need, intricately woven into the fabric of our destiny. In essence, we always receive what is necessary to fulfill our crown of purpose. When you ask the universe for something, do so with an acknowledgment and a caveat, recog...

“All happenings needed to be; accept that, mydear. Ask for any forgiveness one more timeif you must,ask for forgiveness one more time if you must,then move on to your glory and sublime reign.”― Hafez Get full access to Tea and Zen - Threads at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe In the quiet between heartbeats a whisper calls you home, you are not broken you are becoming. These threads of silence and...