--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think we all have a core that's…" description: "\"I think we all have a core that's ecstatic, that knows and that looks up in wonder. We all know that there are marvelous moments of eternity that just ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08f/coleman-barks-24371_core_i-think-we-all-have-a-core-that-s-ecstat_5477.png" --- # I think we all have a core that's ecstatic, that knows and… ![“I think we all have a core that's ecstatic, that knows and that looks up in wonder. We all know that there are marvelous moments of eternity that just happen. We know them.” quote by Coleman Barks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08f/coleman-barks-24371_core_i-think-we-all-have-a-core-that-s-ecstat_5477.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08f/coleman-barks-24371_core_i-think-we-all-have-a-core-that-s-ecstat_5477.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08f/coleman-barks-24371_core_i-think-we-all-have-a-core-that-s-ecstat_5477.png) > “I think we all have a core that's ecstatic, that knows and that looks up in wonder. We all know that there are marvelous moments of eternity that just happen. We know them.” [Coleman Barks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/coleman-barks/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A deep, innate awe drives us to recognize fleeting, timeless experiences that feel transcendent. **In simple terms:** Innate awe reveals moments of eternity. Key Takeaway Recognize and cherish transcendent moments. Themes awe transcendence mindfulness spirituality Mood wonder reverence Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - artistic inspiration - nature immersion - meditative practice Key Concepts core emotion timelessness Practical Applications - creative writing - mindfulness coaching Questions to Reflect On - How can you become more aware of these moments? - What practices help you honor them? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Core](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/core/) [Core Ecstatic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/core-ecstatic-303083/) [Ecstatic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ecstatic/) [Ecstatic Knows](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ecstatic-knows-303085/) [Eternity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/eternity/) [Happens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/happens/) [Knows](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/knows/) [Look up](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/look-up/) [Looks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/looks/) [Marvelous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/marvelous/) [Marvelous Moments](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/marvelous-moments-303086/) [Moments](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/moments/) [Moments Eternity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/moments-eternity-303084/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) [Wonder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wonder/) ## Related quotes > [It's always helpful to have somebody help buoy you in difficult times and problem-solve with and to share the marvelous moments with as well.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jane-poynter/it-s-always-helpful-to-have-somebody-help-buoy-you-in-difficult-times/) [Jane Poynter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jane-poynter/) > [I adore you, my greatest love, as only through you I can find my moments eternity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sorin-cerin/i-adore-you-my-greatest-love-as-only-through-you-i-can-find-my/) [Sorin Cerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sorin-cerin/) > [“At my father's club, sitting before the fire, we had spoken of 'moments made eternity', meaning what are called timeless moments, moments precisely without…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sheldon-vanauken/at-my-father-s-club-sitting-before-the-fire-we-had-spoken-of-moments/) [Sheldon Vanauken](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sheldon-vanauken/) > [“What we love in our books are the depths of many marvelous moments seen all at once.There is no beginning, no middle, no end,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kurt-vonnegut/what-we-love-in-our-books-are-the-depths-of-many-marvelous-moments-2/) [Kurt Vonnegut](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kurt-vonnegut/) > [There is no beginning, no middle, no end, no suspense, no moral, no causes, no effects. 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