Break Quote by Anonymous
“I have seen the sun break through to illuminate a small field for a while, and gone my way and forgotten it. But that was the pearl of great price, the one field that had treasure in it. I realize now that I must give all that I have to possess it. Life is not hurrying on to a receeding future, nor hankering after an imagined past. It is the turning aside like Moses to the miracle of the lit bush, to a brightness that seemed as transitory as your youth once, but is the eternity that awaits you.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, contemporary author
A fleeting moment of insight is compared to a priceless treasure that requires full commitment to attain, emphasizing present awareness over past or future longing.
In simple terms: A brief insight is a priceless treasure needing full commitment.
Key Takeaway
Focus fully on the present valuable insight.
Themes
mindfulness
value
commitment
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- decision making
Key Concepts
spirituality
impermanence
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize and hold onto fleeting insights?
- What does “possessing” a treasure mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical application.
