love and presence

A QUIET FLAME

May God be a quiet flame in your heart,

TEA AND ZEN

21 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

May God be a quiet flame in your heart,
and a clear light in your understanding.
May you be warmed from within,
and see with the eyes of the soul.
May love live you, and all truth move through you,
always, and in all things.

Nigel Lott teaandzen.org

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