--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The universe is, instant by instant…" description: "\"The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. There is in truth no past, only a memory of the past. Blink your eyes, and the world you see next ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/terry-pratchett-19_blink_the-universe-is-instant-by-instant-recre_2035293.jpg" --- # The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. There… ![“The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. There is in truth no past, only a memory of the past. Blink your eyes, and the world you see next did not exist when you closed them. Therefore, the only appropriate state of the mind is surprise. The only appropriate state of the heart is joy…” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/terry-pratchett-19_blink_the-universe-is-instant-by-instant-recre_2035293.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/terry-pratchett-19_blink_the-universe-is-instant-by-instant-recre_2035293.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/terry-pratchett-19_blink_the-universe-is-instant-by-instant-recre_2035293.jpg) > “The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. There is in truth no past, only a memory of the past. Blink your eyes, and the world you see next did not exist when you closed them. Therefore, the only appropriate state of the mind is surprise. The only appropriate state of the heart is joy. The sky you see now, you have never seen before. The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.” [Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-pratchett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Reality constantly renews; the past exists only as memory, so each moment should be met with surprise and joy. **In simple terms:** Every moment is new and should be cherished. Key Takeaway Embrace the present fully. Themes impermanence mindfulness joy Mood contemplative optimistic Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - creative work - daily routines - performance art Key Concepts philosophy of time memory presence Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance appreciation of the now with learning from the past? - What practices help you stay present? 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