We all have memories of time when we felt particularly alive, when the world seemed fresh and promising, like a flower garden on a bright spring morning. Whatever the circumstances leading to such a moment, there is suddenly a sensation of acute vitality supported by the knowledge that all elements are in absolute harmony. The air pulses with life. Our bodies feel healthy and energetic, our minds clear and confident. There is a lucent quality to our perception. Every feature of the environment pleases our senses: colors are especially vivid, sounds are melodious, and odors fragrant. All aspects of the experience blend perfectly and there is a vibrant quality to everything; the usual borders between inner and outer space become fluid. Nothing is fixed, and we feel spacious and open. We act with perfect ease and appropriateness.
The essence of this experience is balance, and its offshoot is a deep feeling of nurturance and refreshment which extends far beyond the feeling we normally call “happiness”. Kum Nye is the art of developing this balance.
From this book: http://www.amazon.com/Tibetan-Relaxation-Illustrated-Movement-Tradition/dp/1844834042/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364226339&sr=8-3&keywords=kum+nye
(I have an older version, but I assume the rough text is the same).
My experience is that what he is saying is true, and if you consider carefully, these are some very powerful claims being made. At root, he is offering the possibility of getting what we all want most of all. We only seek things because we can’t think of a better idea; or, to the point, feel a way out of using distraction-through-consumption to escape intolerable inner emotional realities.