Authentic Alignment

Take a deep breathStep onto this diving boardThis rectangular springboard into the muddy watersWhere the lotus growLift your armsLift your toesLift them up to the lordTake a deep breathThe blood red lotus blossomsAt the spine’s baseBreath balloons all sides of your heartYou are secureTake a deep breathBrilliant orange petals openIn the pelvic bowlHere sits the sacred sensual selfWhat do you desire?Take a deep breathA burst of lightA sunshiny lotusPowerfully heatsWhat drives youTake a deep breathInto your heartGreen calm compassion. Consider:Every being was once your motherCultivate devotion to all beings.Take a deep breathAn electric blue blossomUnfurls at your throatRelease the tension from your teethShare to receiveTake a deep breathGrow tallerConnect earth and sky, sun and moonClose your eyesIndigo petals shimmer between browsIntuit your truthTake a breathDeeper stillThe ultimate violet lotus appearsDie with each exhaleAnd be born againReinspiredWith each inhaleThere’s just you, me, this, nowOn this matOn this earth