We all have memories of times when we felt particularly alive, when the world seemed fresh and promising, like a flower garden on a bright spring morning. There is a sudden sensation of acute vitality supported by the knowledge that all elements are in perfect harmony. The air pulses with love. Our bodies feel healthy and energetic, our minds clear and confident. There is lucent quality of perception. Every feature of the environment pleases the senses: colors are vivid sounds melodious, and odors fragrant. All aspects of life blend perfectly. There is vibrant quality to everything. No borders between inner and outer space. Everything is fluid, nothing fixed. We feel spacious and open. We act with perfect ease and appropriateness. (page 3 of Kum Nye Relaxation by Tarthang Tulku) The essence of this experience is balance. Kum Nye is the art of developing this natural balance. Through relaxation we discover a new way of being. Through…