84. My lying, sitting and standing

Before I stand
I sit.
Before I sit
I lie.
Why?
Why?

I love my lying
Because
It gives me complete satisfaction.

I admire my sitting
Because
It gives me immeasurable confidence.

I appreciate my standing
Because
It gives me the greatest competence.
Sri Chinmoy, The Wings of Light, part 2, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974