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TEA AND ZEN - THREADS

Threads is a contemplative audio offering from Meditation Sans Frontières, a sanctuary devoted to presence, remembrance, and the quiet radiance of being. These transmissions arise from lived experience — from grief that has softened into wisdom, from love that refuses to diminish, and from the sacred interior technologies of stillness and relational presence. Nigel Lott....nigel@teaandzen.org

religion & spirituality mental health

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4:10

BLESSING

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/09/05

May all love surround you, May the light of peace shine brightly upon you, guiding your steps and nurturing your heart. May you find tranquility in each moment and grace in every challenge. Nigel Lott Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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1:13

THE GUEST HOUSE - A Powerful Metaphor for The Ups and...

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/09/04

This being human is a guest house.Each morning a new arrival, a joy, a depression, a meanness.Some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.Welcome and entertain them all.Even if they're a crowd of sorrows who violently sweep your house,empty of its furniture,still treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you out for some new delight.The dark thought, the shame, the malice.Meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a

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0:59

THE SPIRIT OF THE SAINTS

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/09/02

THE SPIRIT OF THE SAINTSThere is a Water that flows down from HeavenTo cleanse the world of sin by grace Divine.At last, its whole stock spent, its virtue gone.Dark with pollution not its own, it speedsBack to the Fountain of all purities;Whence, freshly bathed, earthward it sweeps again,Trailing a robe of glory bright and pure.This Water is the Spirit of the Saints,Which ever sheds, until itself is beggared,God’s balm on the sick soul; and then returnsTo Him who made the purest light of Heaven

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12:23

THE PEARL COLORED MIST

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/09/01

The pearl-colored mist symbolizing a gentle, all-encompassing love, that envelops everything, softening and uniting the world in a tranquil and harmonious way. Evoking a sense of purity and serenity, suggesting that love is a universal force that surrounds us and connects us all, and has the power to heal all wounds…..your true nature. Nigel Lott teaandzen.org Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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0:40

PRAYING

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/31

It doesn’t have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don’t tryto make them elaborate, this isn’ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak. Mary Oliver Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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1:34

STARLINGS IN WINTER

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/31

Chunky and noisy,but with stars in their black feathers,they spring from the telephone wireand instantlythey are acrobatsin the freezing wind.And now, in the theater of air,they swing over buildings,dipping and rising;they float like one stippled starthat opens,becomes for a moment fragmented,then closes again;and you watchand you trybut you simply can't imaginehow they do itwith no articulated instruction, no pause,only the silent confirmationthat they are this notable thing,this wheel of many

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0:51

A MOMENT OF HAPPINESS

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/30

A moment of happiness,you and I sitting on the verandah,apparently two, but one in soul, you and I.We feel the flowing water of life here,you and I, with the garden’s beautyand the birds singing.The stars will be watching us,and we will show themwhat it is to be a thin crescent moon.You and I unselfed, will be together,indifferent to idle speculation, you and I.The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugaras we laugh together, you and I.In one form upon this earth,and in another form in a timeless

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1:48

A CONTEMPLATION AND BLESSING

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/29

We are the very source of love we seek, we have the power to create and experience love, peace, and equanimity from within.By recognizing this truth we can shift our focus from the external to the internal, finding a sense of completeness and contentment that transcends all evidence to the contrary. Remember that we need not be seekers of happiness, but come to accept that we are, in this moment, the very embodiment of Love and our work is to surrender our suffering and travail to that truth, to

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4:39

IN REMEMBRANCE

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/25

Sit, take a moment and remember love, remember your divine nature, accept it, surrender to it, and share it with all……..for-ever and a day. Nigel Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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0:31

POEM-Just sit there.

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/24

Justsit there right nowDon’t do a thing. Just rest.For yourseparation from Godis the hardest work in this world.Let me bring you trays of food and somethingthat you like todrink.You can use my soft wordsas a cushionfor yourhead.teaandzen.org Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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0:31

THE MORNING POEM - Keeping Watch

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/22

KEEPING WATCHIn the morningWhen I began to wake,It happened again—That feelingThat you, Beloved,Had stood over me all nightKeeping watch,That feelingThat as soon as I began to stirYou put Your lips on my foreheadAnd lit a Holy LampInside my heartHafiz. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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2:16

SOUL SPARK

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/17

Imagine just for this moment if you truly knew the depth of your potential, your worth, and the incredible power within you. Many of us live confined by doubt, limited by fear, and shaped by the expectations of others. We become versions of ourselves that fit within these constraints, forgetting the vastness of who we really are.If you knew who you truly are—a being capable of immense love, creativity, and resilience—your life would look different. You wouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, nor

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5:36

SOUL SPARK-Narrow is the Gate.

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/16

The path to uncovering the eternal truth of a love beyond measure, that lays at the heart of us is not straightforward, for we are told narrow is the gate. It requires the courage to confront our fears, the compassion to heal our wounds, and the perseverance to navigate life’s complexities. Yet, each step toward inner peace and boundless love brings us closer to realizing our true nature and fulfilling our highest possible potential, dissolved in the light.The path to what is truly meaningful

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3:12

SOUL SPARK

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/16

While love is undeniably the creative force of the universe, it is woven together with other elements: transformation, consciousness, interconnection, balance and mystery. Together, they form the vast, intricate tapestry of existence, where love is both the thread and the design.All things are interconnected in that seamless web of existence. This oneness points to a universal harmony, where every particle, wave, and being is an expression of a single, unified reality. Nigel Lott teaandzen.orgMay

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4:02

THE MORNING POEM

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/13

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5:07

THE EVENING CONTEMPLATION

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/08/13

The whole of planet Earth is a sacred site. All people are the chosen people, and the purpose of our lives is a spiritual one.May we care for each other, and for the Earth, for everything relates to everything else.Feeling this oneness, may we radiate the light of love and kindness that all may live in unity and peace."~ Radha Sahar. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at teaandzen.substack.com/subscribe

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5:35

ASPECTS OF FORGIVENESS

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/07/30

Forgiveness is often misunderstood as an obligation to excuse or condone the actions of others, but it is so much more profound and transformative than that. At its core, forgiveness is about opening your heart again—not necessarily to the actions of others, but to the individuals themselves. This distinction is crucial for true healing and personal peace.When we talk about forgiveness, it's important to understand that we are not required to forgive the act of wrongdoing. The nature of the offense,

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0:59

FORGIVENESS IS THE CASH

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/07/30

"Forgiveness is the cash you need. All other kinds of silver really buy just strange things. Everything has its music. Everything has the genes of God inside. But learn from those courageous addicted lovers of glands and gold -Look, they cannot jump high or chuckle long when they are whirling. And the moon and the stars became sad when their tender light is used for night wars. Forgiveness is part of the treasure you need to craft your falcon wingsAnd return to your true realm, our true realm of

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6:09

MAY YOU BE AT PEACE

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/07/24

In remembering 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, very precious ....there is not a moment to lose.So love now all that you can, surrender to its power, to the heart of it, know that in the beginning, as in the end it is... "all that is or ever was or ever will be." Nigel Lott teaandzen.orgSit, meditate, surrender to LOVE….breathe. Get full access to Tea and Zen - Meditation Sans Frontieres at

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2:19

The Nature of Truth: A Journey Toward Love

TEA AND ZEN - THREADS ·

2024/07/18

In a world where questions abound about the nature of existence and the essence of truth, many seek clarity on what is real and what is not. People often ponder the truth of this or that, hoping to uncover the deeper meaning behind life’s complexities. At the heart of this exploration lies a profound understanding: Love is the ultimate truth, only Love.If you believe that your God or higher power embodies love and seeks to manifest kindness and compassion, then let that belief guide your journey

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