Quote by Haruki Murakami

Being with her I feel a pain, like a frozen knife stuck in my chest. An awful pain, but the funny thing is I'm thankful for it. It's like that frozen pain and my very existence are one.The pain is an anchor, mooring me

Being with her I feel a pain, like a frozen knife stuck in m

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This quote expresses a paradoxical feeling of painful gratitude. The speaker describes feeling a piercing pain in their chest when they are with a certain person, but despite its unpleasantness, they are thankful for it. The pain becomes a symbolic anchor, keeping them rooted to the present moment and reminding them of their existence. This suggests that the pain serves as a reminder of emotions, connection, and being fully present, even though it may be uncomfortable.

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