"What we are seeking is to become more fully and wholly alive. As each of us looks through the scrapbook of past experience, we will each find certain moments that stand out and sparkle in our memory ... fond recollections of such magical moments. Most of these likely these came unexpectedly in the midst of ordinary activities."

"Can you remember the sense of beauty and wonder that filled you one sunset? Recall the healing serenity and deep relaxation of dozing in the sun by a stream or on the beach. Think about the effortless flow of energy and attention that enabled you to succeed at some difficult task. Feel the intimate sense of tenderness and the sense of belonging that welled up within you at some special moment when you were alone with nature, or while holding a child or loved one."

"Each of us has experienced special moments that have revealed to us the magic, mystery, and potential of our lives ... moments that have allowed us to know, to feel, and to live more deeply and completely. Most likely they came as if by grace or luck, and vanished, leaving us longing to recapture them. Though these moments may now remain as only memories, they serve as glimpses of the true potentials of our mind and body. Learning and practicing dynamic relaxation will help you approach the threshold of this domain of extraordinary experience more easily and frequently."