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Comes and goes Quote by Annie Dillard

“I have since only rarely seen the tree with the lights in it. The vision comes and goes, mostly goes, but I live for it, for the moment when the mountains open and a new light roars in spate through the crack, and the mountains slam.” quote by Annie Dillard
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“I have since only rarely seen the tree with the lights in it. The vision comes and goes, mostly goes, but I live for it, for the moment when the mountains open and a new light roars in spate through the crack, and the mountains slam.”

Annie Dillard

About This Quote

The fleeting vision of light in the mountains symbolizes moments of awe that inspire living fully in the present.

In simple terms: Awe moments inspire presence.

Key Takeaway

Seek and cherish such experiences.

Themes

nature spirituality transcendence

Mood

wonderful reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • creative work
  • meditation

Key Concepts

epiphany impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you capture fleeting inspiration?
  • What practices keep you attuned to awe?
A Different Perspective

Such visions may be rare and elusive.

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